Dealership Accounting Controller

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Dealership: L0629 Southeast Finance Center

Location:

Sterling BMW/Subaru/Exotics, Virginia

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Compensation range: $70, annually

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, with nearly 450 dealerships across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Our Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, we offer the tools and support you need to build a rewarding accounting career in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives the business forward.

With a mission of “Growth Powered by People,” we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets.

Our Success Is Fueled By Four Core Values

• Earning Customers for Life
• Improving Constantly
• Taking Personal Ownership
• Having Fun

Our entrepreneurial, high‑performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel.

What You’ll Do

• Acts as a financial thought partner to dealership leadership (General Manager, Sales & Operations, Manufacturer Representatives).
• Ensures dealership operates within financial guardrails and communicates risks/opportunities to operational leaders.
• Oversees dealership specialists, cashier personnel, and accountants; liaises with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership.
• Supports new or evolving business initiatives by ensuring financial processes are in place.
• Maximizes benefits from manufacturer incentive programs and ensures Shared Services team is up to date on program rules.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and is responsible for accurate store financials (including regular reviews of income statements, GL activity, schedules, and balance sheets).
• Conducts quarterly physical inventory of vehicles, parts, and supplies.
• Demonstrates strong accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis skills; offers solutions based on interpretation of financial results.
• Partners with dealership leadership to drive financial results and achieve manufacturer excellence objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• Financial Expertise:
  Strong understanding of accounting processes, reconciliation, and financial analysis to ensure accurate store financials and support business decisions.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Ability to collaborate with dealership leadership and manufacturer representatives to align financial goals with operational strategies.
• Leadership & Oversight:
  Experience managing dealership specialists, cashiers, and accountants, with a focus on team performance and compliance.
• Communication & Influence:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights and operational risks effectively.
• Customer Service Orientation:
  Commitment to delivering high‑quality service and fostering positive relationships across departments.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Proven ability to maintain internal controls, conduct inventory reviews, and ensure adherence to financial guardrails.
• Initiative & Accountability:
  Self‑driven professional who takes ownership of deliverables and proactively addresses challenges.
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking:
  Skilled in identifying variances, resolving issues, and recommending improvements based on data analysis.

We Offer Best‑in‑Class Industry Benefits

• The full salary range for this position is $70, annually. The anticipated starting pay for this role is based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
• 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

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• 18 years or older
• We are a drug‑free workplace

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.