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Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller
full-timeNew Port Richey$55k - $115k

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Location

New Port Richey

Salary

$55k - $115k

Type

full-time

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Dealership:

L0629 Southeast Finance Center

Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller/Business Manager 
Location: New Port Richey Hyundai
Employment Type: Full-time 

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway 

New Port Richey Hyundai 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.

As a high‑volume store, New Port Richey Hyundai requires an Accounting Office Manager/Controller who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment and is passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and creating a culture of accountability and growth. 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: 

  • High‑Volume Operational Excellence: This is a fast‑paced, high‑volume dealership requiring exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfort managing complex financial workflows at scale.

  • People Leadership & Development: We’re looking for a leader who not only manages a team, but develops one—someone who coaches, mentors, and elevates team members, fostering strong bench strength and a culture of continuous growth.

  • 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: 

  • The full salary range for this position is $55,000 - $115,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $80,000 - $110,000, 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. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Oversight,Month-End Closing,General Ledger Review,Compliance Monitoring,Fraud Prevention,Internal Controls,Cash Flow Management,Accounts Receivable Collections,Bank Reconciliations,Payroll Review,Accounts Payable,Vehicle Inventory,Fixed Asset Reporting,Title And Registration Resolution,Team Leadership,Manufacturer Relations

About Lithia & Driveway

Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off.

Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 124 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 27,000 people.

As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process.

Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire.

We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations.

Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • The role involves maintaining dealership financial records, ensuring accurate month-end closings, monitoring operational income statements, and overseeing cash flow and banking activities. This position also requires managing a team of 2-10 staff, partnering with dealership leadership, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lithia & Driveway pay for a Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller?

Lithia & Driveway offers a competitive compensation package for the Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller role. The salary range is USD 55k - 115k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller do at Lithia & Driveway?

As a Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller at Lithia & Driveway, you will: the role involves maintaining dealership financial records, ensuring accurate month-end closings, monitoring operational income statements, and overseeing cash flow and banking activities. This position also requires managing a team of 2-10 staff, partnering with dealership leadership, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer programs..

Why join Lithia & Driveway as a Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller?

Lithia & Driveway is a leading Retail Motor Vehicles company. The Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller role offers competitive compensation.

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The Dealership Accounting Office Manager/Controller position at Lithia & Driveway is based in New Port Richey, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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