Financial Systems Administrator

Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home OfficeFinancial Systems AdminLocation: RemoteCompensation: The full salary range for this position is $40,000-$60,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay is $50,000-$55,000, determined by factors such as skills, experience, and organizational considerations. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.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, and 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 journeyThe Financial Systems Administrator plays a key role in updating, maintaining, and optimizing the core operating systems used across our stores and home office departments. This position ensures all financial system configurations are accurate, timely, and aligned with accounting policies—supporting the integrity of financial data and transaction recording.What You'll DoMaintain and update accounting system configurations within our DMS and other financial systems. This includes modifications to the chart of accounts, schedule structures, operational income statements (MIS/SPS), manufacturer financial statements, company structure, and user administration.Manage and resolve requests submitted through the ServiceNow queue within established SLA timelines.Support standardization projects across all financial systems.Assist with the development and maintenance of department instruction manuals and process guides.Perform daily integration/import validation checks as needed.Conduct annual maintenance and audits of financial systems.Ensure strong internal controls are followed throughout system processes.Maintain effective communication with Corporate Accounting, Consolidation, Tax, Dealership Accounting, and Home Office leadership.Build and sustain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors (e.g., CDK, Transcepta).Support parts and body shop operations setups and reporting as needed (e.g., labor types, sales types, payment types, service hours) to ensure operational and financial accuracy.Assist with sales operations setups, including updates to deal posting templates and unit counts, to support accurate financial and operational outcomes.What You'll BringStrong attention to detail and decisiveness in problem-solving.Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field—or equivalent relevant experience.We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh 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.