Accounting Operations Project Manager

Dealership:

Accounting Operations Project Manager

Location: Remote-based role (ideal candidates work in PST)

Compensation: $75,000-90,000
Employment Type: Full Time

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire.  

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!

The Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting our Dealership Accounting Operations as part of the F&A Process and Automation team. This position oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. With high visibility across the organization and significant stakeholder engagement, this role directly contributes to advancing strategic priorities and improving operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects from initiation to completion with clear plans, schedules, and milestones.

• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and keep projects on track.

• Research and recommend new technologies that align with business goals.

• Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure collaboration and alignment.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.

• Monitor project performance metrics and adjust strategies to achieve success.

• Facilitate decision-making and problem-solving to maintain momentum.

• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.

• Proficiency in project management tools/software.

• Experience with Dealership Accounting Operations (highly preferred).

• Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies (a plus).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field preferred.

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. 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.