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What You'll Do: This is not a single-function job. The Senior Financial Analyst works across planning, analysis, transactions, and controls, and the mix shifts as the group grows and acquires. Responsibilities include: Annual budgeting and forecastingfor individual dealerships and for the consolidated enterprise, working directly with dealer principals and corporate leadership to build and defend the plan. Ongoing analysis of dealership financial statementsidentifying performance outliers across 63 rooftops, benchmarking stores against one another and against manufacturer composites, and partnering with store management on corrective action. Due diligence on dealership acquisitions, including financial and operational analysis, quality-of-earnings review, and post-close integration support as the group continues to expand. Internal audit procedurescovering accounting controls and operational processes, including: Dealership bank reconciliations, credit card statements, and payment processes Vehicle and parts physical inventory observations and reconciliations Compliance testing and training for OSHA, HR, and dealership-specific state and federal regulationsAnnual liability insurance renewals workcompiling exposure data and supporting the corporate risk management process. Tax compliance support, supporting quarterly tax payments and annual return filings in coordination with outside advisors. Dealership Management System (DMS) support, troubleshooting, training and new store setups. Special projectsassigned by ownership and executive leadership. These change continuously and are often the most interesting part of the job. TravelSerra operates dealerships in 8 states, and this role requires overnight travel and multi-day assignments at Michigan and out-of-state stores. Assignments generally pair on-site dealership work with follow-up analysis performed from the Headquarters office.

What We're Looking For: RequiredRetail automotive industry experience — ideally as an office manager or controller of a franchised dealership, or equivalent multi-entity retail finance experience Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with Word and standard office software Familiarity with one or more DMS platforms (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, DealerTrack, or similar) The self-direction to run assignments independently in the field, paired with a genuine willingness to collaborate with the corporate and dealership teams Pre-employment drug screening and background check PreferredBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field Public accounting experience and/or CPA designation Experience with multi-entity consolidations, acquisition integration, or accounting systems implementation Exposure to basic uses of Artificial Intelligence (Serra uses Claude.ai) Exposure to business intelligence and reporting tools Total compensation of $150,000–$200,000annually, based on education, certifications, and prior experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions Immediate eligibility for three weeks of paid vacation, plus time off for all major holidays Voluntary benefits including short- and long-term disability and life insurance Generous vehicle allowance Serra Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.