[Remote] Automotive Office Manager/Controller
Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lithia & Driveway is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America. The Automotive Office Manager/Controller will oversee dealership financial records, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage a team while contributing to strategic budgeting and M&A activities.
Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight Maintain dealership financial records, ensure accurate month-end closings, and review general ledger schedules
- Compliance & Controls Monitor operational income statements, conduct fraud prevention reviews, and ensure adherence to internal controls and LAD financial policies
- Cash Flow & Banking Oversee accounts receivable collections, daily bank postings, and bank reconciliations
- Payroll & Payables Review or prepare payroll and accounts payable for accuracy and timeliness
- Inventory & Fixed Assets Conduct physical vehicle inventories, reconcile parts inventory, and support fixed asset reporting
- Title & Registration Resolve issues related to inbound and outbound vehicle documentation
- Leadership & Collaboration Partner with dealership leadership (especially the GM), manage a team of 2–10 staff, and support hiring, training, and performance management
- Manufacturer Relations Ensure compliance with manufacturer programs, warranty claims, and reporting requirements
- Strategic Contributions Participate in budgeting (up to $8MM), support stores with up to $200MM in revenue, and contribute to M&A activities Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or 3+ years of dealership accounting experience (required)
- Strong attention to detail, urgency, and communication
- Proficiency in accounting processes, reconciliation, and financial analysis
- Ability to interpret financial results and recommend actions
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- 18 years or older
- We are a drug-free workplace
- Experience in team leadership and the auto industry Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Wellness Programs Company Overview
- Lithia & Driveway is an automotive dealership network headquartered in Medford, Oregon. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Medford, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.lithiadriveway.com/. Apply To this Job Apply To This Job