Business Manager I

Dealership:

Business Manager/Dealership Controller
Location: Hudson, WI
Employment Type: Full-time

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

Hudson Ford is powered by Lithia! 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.

We’d love to have you join us on our journey.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong attention to detail, urgency, and communication.
• Proficiency in accounting processes, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret financial results and recommend actions.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or 3 years of dealership accounting experience (required).
• Experience in team leadership and the auto industry (preferred).

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:

• $80,000-115,000 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

If you are ready for a change, if you are ready to learn more, grow more and do more than you've ever done before, apply today.

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.