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　　Senior Director, Platform CFO

　　The Platform CFO is a Senior Director and is the business partner for dealership operations and oversees certain store 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, assessing and improving business processes and measuring effectiveness of processes and initiatives.

　　The Platform CFO reports directly to the Sr. Director, Office Operations and has direct management responsibilities for a team of Controllers & Directors.

　　*Position will cover 33 stores in our Texas region, and would ideally be based in Texas with an office at our Dallas Accounting Center (APC). Potential to work remote outside of the market.

　　Responsibilities

　　Operate at a tactical, strategic and operational level, as the business partner to Dealership Operations leadership.

　　Coordinate and partner with Dealership Operations leadership in operational performance reviews at the store and regional levels including creating materials to highlight improvement areas and strategic focuses.

　　Coordinate and partner with Dealership 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 Dealership Operations leadership team to resolve the problem and further mitigate the risk.

　　Manage the financial close process for dealerships. This includes overseeing the team responsible for the dealership 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 dealership 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 highly desired.

　　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.

　　10+ 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

　　We offer best in class industry benefits:

　　Competitive pay

　　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

　　High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.

　　At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

　　Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!