Platform Controller - Holman North Carolina

Platform Controller – Raleigh, North Carolina

Holman is seeking a Platform Controller to lead the Dealership Accounting function for the assigned Platform and manage dealership controllers and related responsibilities in the Raleigh, North Carolina region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dealership Accounting function for your assigned Platform.
• Supervise the Dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers, including acting as a liaison for initiatives and communications.
• Develop high‑performing financial leaders by actively managing and empowering them.
• Partner closely with the Vice President – Sales Operations (VPSO) to support initiatives and execute projects or requests.
• Respond to financial questions and tasks from the Regional Aftersales Director (RAD) and other Central Service Team members.
• Review and follow up with dealerships on Internal Audits, ensuring action plans are implemented for findings.
• Build relationships with General Managers and Department Managers within the region.
• Analyze and review performance results with regional leadership and dealership management using a variety of reports.
• Analyze complex pay plans and collaborate with Central Service Teams on standardization.
• Ensure consistency in accounting across all platforms, resulting in reliable financial data.
• Provide support for and detailed review of dealership annual plans, reforecasts, and other budgeting items.
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis for VPSO, RAD, Regional Controller, Director – Accounting Operations, VP Finance and other senior leadership.
• Partner with Accounting Leadership team including Central Accounting, FP&A, Accounting Operations and other Platform Controllers.
• Coordinate and manage the checklist for acquisitions or dispositions, open points, dealership moves or other activities requiring collaboration across various departments.
• Travel to each local dealership at least once a month; if supporting out‑of‑state dealerships, travel at least once a quarter. Additional travel may be required based on business needs.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years at a leadership level in a dealership; experience with multiple brands or General Managers preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within accounting and general knowledge of dealership operations and central service departments.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Effectively coaches, provides performance feedback, and offers development opportunities within related areas or departments.
• Inspires teams’ success by creating the right working climate and culture.

Total Target Compensation

$185,000 – $221,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy & Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Competitive wages commensurate with experience and location, ranging from $142,670 to $221,140 annually for full‑time employees. The compensation includes base pay and bonus earnings.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations

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Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance available.