Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics

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L0105 Lithia Home Office

Lithia & 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

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

High 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.

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