Platform Director, Dealership Accounting Operations

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. with over 320 dealerships across the nation, and is among the fastest growing companies in the Fortune 200! We are Growth Powered by People who continuously improve and give back to our communities.

The Platform Director is the business partner for store operation leaders and oversees certain accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. Responsibilities will include performing detailed analytical projects, action plan tracking, and information gathering while influencing effectiveness at all levels of the organization, adapting to rapidly changing business needs, driving execution, process design, and collaborating across multiple functions.

The Platform Director reports directly to the Platform CFO and has direct management responsibilities for a team of business managers. Travel to areas of oversight and corporate meetings will be required to support business needs. This role will have oversight of 10-12 store accounting/business offices.

*Position will be physically based in the greater Detroit area. If not already in the area, relocation twill be needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate at a tactical, strategic and operational level, as the business partner to company leadership.
• Coordinate and partner with Operations leadership in operational performance reviews at the store and local levels including creating materials to highlight improvement areas and strategic focuses.
• Coordinate and partner with Operations leadership on pre- and post-acquisition activities to facilitate successful integration including onboarding of new teams, identification of process changes and training needs.
• Determine and track metrics that measure the successful implementation of various strategic projects and initiatives, report out on conclusions driven by data and analysis.
• Proactively identify issues that could impact the successful achievement of business objectives or initiative success; identify and elevate those issues to the Operations leadership team to resolve the problem and further mitigate the risk.
• Manage the financial month-end close process. This includes overseeing the team responsible for the general ledgers and ensuring financial results are recorded timely and accurately.
• Provide oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational structure or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibility
• Liaison with the Performance Management team, build and generate project specific reporting as needed
• Liaison with the Accounting Shared Services teams to ensure effective, timely processing of business-related transactions
• Analyzes P&L and identifies opportunities to increase revenue or decrease costs

Skills and Qualifications

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

• BS or BA in accounting, finance, or economics; CPA desirable, but not required.
• Management experience required.
• Automotive industry experience required
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to set priorities and perform a variety of complex and broad work assignments.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and possess exceptional project management and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and excellent communication skills.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 8+ years' experience supporting a business or division, 3+ in a FP&A preferred

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
• Shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

If you are a dealership accounting operations professional with a successful track record and looking for an opportunity to work with the best in the business, we would love to talk with you!

Submit your resume today!

Applicants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be conducted on the final candidate prior to beginning employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Troy, MI 48084: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person