Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics
Job Description
Dealership:
L0105 Lithia Home OfficeLithia & Driveway | Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics
At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.
We’re looking for a Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics to play a critical leadership role in shaping and safeguarding our financial control environment while championing ethical business practices across the organization.
Location: Remote (PST preferred)
Compensation Range: $100,000-150,000- Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
What You’ll Do
Lead SOX Strategy & Execution
- Plan the annual SOX certification process, including risk assessment and scoping
- Oversee SOX testing (including IT dependencies) and ensure high-quality, defensible workpapers
- Evaluate control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and assess financial reporting impact
Strengthen Controls & Drive Improvement
- Track remediation, validate completion, and recommend process improvements
- Support SOX integration for newly acquired stores
- Advise business partners on control design, documentation, and financial reporting risks
Enhance Efficiency & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to improve controls through data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies
- Contribute to evolving methodologies and best practices
Lead Ethics & Investigations
- Monitor fraud and ethics trends using proactive risk indicators
- Manage intake, triage, and investigation of ethics concerns
- Deliver clear, executive-ready investigation summaries and track remediation
Develop & Lead Talent
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of SOX and controls professionals
What You Bring
- Proven experience leading and developing teams in SOX, internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (typically 6+ years)
- Strong foundation in SOX/ICFR and financial controls, with the ability to guide rather than execute day-to-day details
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive alignment across cross-functional partners
- Experience supporting ethics, fraud, or compliance investigations with sound judgment and discretion
- Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, executive-ready insights
- CPA required
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- 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
For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.