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Assistant Manager, Motors Holding DMS & Accounting

  • Emplacement
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202611011

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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