Assistant Manager Motors Holding DMS & Accounting

General Motors

Assistant Manager Motors Holding DMS & Accounting

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Warren MI USA

Hybrid

Senior level

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The Role

The Assistant Manager oversees DMS start-up activities accounting operations for Motors Holding dealerships and liaises with CPA firms for compliance and reporting.

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Description
Motors Holding is GM's dealer investment and development organization partnering with current and aspiring dealer operators to support long-term profitable growth. The team provides equity investment financial oversight and consultative support to ensure strong dealership performance robust internal controls and compliance with GM and regulatory standards. As part of this team you will collaborate closely with dealership leadership CPA firms and internal GM stakeholders to safeguard financial integrity and enable smooth buy/sell start-up and wind-down activities.
The Role
The Motors Holding DMS & Accounting Assistant Manager is responsible for leading dealership DMS start-up and data transitions monitoring Motors Holding dealership accounting activity and supporting key financial operations across the Motors Holding portfolio. This role serves as a critical liaison between Motors Holding dealerships and external CPA firms to ensure accurate reporting strong internal controls and timely execution of financial transactions.
What You'll Do

Oversee Database Management System (DMS) start-up activities and associated data transfers from Seller to Buyer for new Motors Holding investment transactions.
Monitor Motors Holding dealership accounting activity using view-only access to the general ledger asset and liability schedules and related financial reports.
Initiate Motors Holding investment committee-approved bank transfers through GM's Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) system in accordance with established controls and approvals.
Proactively interface with Motors Holding dealership corporate officers Boards of Directors and stockholders on financial analyses and trends (e.g. liquidity accounting compliance cyber-security considerations and other internal control matters).
Serve as a key contact with approved Motors Holding dealer company CPA firms on accounting questions GAAP reporting matters and related financial topics.
Provide administrative and accounting support for the corporate wind-down of dealerships that have been sold ensuring accurate closeout and compliance with Motors Holding and GM requirements.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting Finance or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting or financial roles ideally with direct exposure to automotive/dealership environments
Hands-on dealership accounting experience including month-end close reconciliations schedules and OEM financial statement formats (P&L balance sheet cash flow)
Strong knowledge of dealership chart of accounts asset/liability schedules and internal control practices within a retail automotive context
Experience with DMS conversions/data migrations including data mapping integrity checks and cutover controls between Seller and Buyer systems
Working knowledge of automotive DMS platforms (e.g. Tekion Reynolds & Reynolds CDK Dealertrack etc.)
Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for payments/treasury (bank transfers approval workflows coding and basic cash management)
Demonstrated internal controls and compliance mindset including segregation of duties approval matrices and comfort working with CPA firms and auditors on GAAP and control topics
Proven project management skills supporting or leading buy/sell start-up or wind-down activities (timelines dependencies stakeholder coordination)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify financial trends control gaps and practical remediation steps
Excellent presentation oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex accounting and control issues to dealership leadership and GM stakeholders
Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of financial drivers in a dealership or similar multi-unit environment
Ability to build trust and influence across dealerships CPA firms and internal GM teams including in sensitive or high-stakes situations
Ability to travel 10-25% for dealership visits buy/sell closings start-ups/activations wind-downs and other consultative meetings as needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

Prior controller assistant controller or accounting manager experience in a dealership or dealer group
Direct dealer contact experience and a track record of advising dealer leadership on financial performance and controls
Experience leading DMS implementation projects or major system upgrades in a dealership setting
Exposure to cyber-security and access control considerations related to financial systems and DMS environments

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting Finance or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting or financial roles
Hands-on dealership accounting experience
Strong knowledge of dealership chart of accounts
Experience with DMS conversions/data migrations
Working knowledge of automotive DMS platforms
Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Demonstrated internal controls and compliance mindset
Proven project management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated business acumen
Ability to build trust and influence across dealerships
Ability to travel 10-25%

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