Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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* Who We Are:

** At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

** We’re a technology company
** building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.  
** We’re a data company
** helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.  
** And we’re an innovation company
** accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

** Our Values:*
* ** Driven Way builders.
** We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.  
** Relentless Curiosity.
** We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.  
** Smart Risk-Taking.
** We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.  
** Fearless Ownership.
** We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

A Controller for the Services Business Unit is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, performance analysis, and internal controls for a growing services organization. This role partners closely with operational leaders to drive financial discipline, ensure compliance, and support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership in a Controller or similar role.
* Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes for the Business Unit.
* Prepare accurate financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
* Ensure ASC 606‑aligned revenue recognition and maintain accurate P&L and balance sheet records.
* Track volume, revenue, and margins across all service lines.
* Drive the annual operating plan and periodic re-forecasting for the business unit.
* Partner with operations leaders to develop financial models for service delivery, staffing, and capacity planning.
* Provide deep financial insights into revenue trends, utilization, margins, backlog, and pipeline.
* Identify risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to leadership.
* Advise Business Unit leadership as the primary financial partner.
* Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards for performance measurement.
* Support pricing strategies and contract reviews.
* Work with HR and Operations to ensure optimal labor planning and cost management.
* Ensure adherence to GAAP, company accounting policies, and regulatory compliance.
* Partner with internal/external auditors to support audit activities
* Manage and mentor accounting/finance staff supporting the business unit.
* Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
* Build scalable processes and tools to support future growth.
* 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or similar leadership capacity.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and project accounting.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience working in ERP systems.
* Proven ability to manage financial close processes and deliver accurate financial reporting.
* Experience partnering with operational leaders to influence business outcomes.
* CPA or CMA certification.
* Experience in high-growth or multi-entity environments.
* Familiarity with financial modeling, FP&A partnership, and KPI development.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior leader
* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
* Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
* Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
* Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
* Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
* Robust Employee Assistance Program
* Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
* Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
* Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly…