Manager - Retail Corporate Accounting

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Holman is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager-Retail Corporate Accounting. Why This Role Judgment-focused work. Centralized teams handle AP, AR, and cash, and OneStream automates consolidation across 110+ entities. Your time goes to close oversight, technical reserves, real estate and capital accounting, and process improvement, all supporting our Retail Division's standalone, KPMG-audited financial statements. Real ownership. You'll make GAAP accounting decisions within established guidelines and set priorities for your team's development and automation work. A team to lead, and a leader who invests in you. You'll lead four direct reports and report directly to the Director of Accounting, with weekly one-on-ones and monthly close debriefs so you always know what good looks like and where you stand. Modern tools. You'll work in OneStream and Databricks, with Microsoft Copilot available to help you work smarter. A path forward. Strong performers move into broader responsibilities across the finance organization, supported by an annual leadership retreat, leadership training, and other development programs. Why Holman Small-company feel, big-company resources. We've been a family business since 1924, and it still feels like one. You'll also have the systems and support of a 6,000+ person company, one of the largest integrated automotive services companies in North America. Major scale in retail. Our Retail Division runs 71 new vehicle franchises representing 31 brands and is one of the largest privately held dealership groups in the U.S. You'll support a multi-location business that sells, finances, and services vehicles. Built for the long run. We're family- and employee-owned, so we plan for the next hundred years, not the next quarter. For you, that means stability, a stake in our shared success, and the chance to make your mark on our future. A recognized employer. Holman is a certified Great Place to Work® and was named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers for 2026. Your First Year Support a high-level review of the chart of accounts conversion for recently acquired dealerships Help roll out a new fixed asset app that replaces manual follow-up and spreadsheets with automated reminders, built-in approvals, and month-end CIP reporting Become Corporate Accounting's go-to partner with IT's OneStream Administration team Find and deliver automation wins that cut manual work across close, reserves, and fixed assets What You'll Own Corporate Entity Accounting (~35%) Oversee month-end close for assigned corporate entities, running pre-close reviews that identify and resolve issues early so deliverables are high quality and on time Make GAAP accounting decisions within established guidelines; when the standard approach doesn't fit, propose a well-reasoned position and document it Oversee technical reserve calculations Lead clear, insightful financial commentary for your areas, explaining what's driving the numbers, how big the impact is, and what it means for the business Support a high-level review of the chart of accounts conversion for acquired dealerships, in partnership with our Dealership Accounting team Real Estate & Fixed Assets (~35%) Oversee accounting for our real estate entities, including support for budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analysis Oversee fixed asset accounting from start to finish: capitalization, additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and reconciliations Support the rollout of a new fixed asset app that automates capital project tracking, journal entry approvals, and month-end CIP and FF&E reporting Oversee the monthly construction in progress (CIP) reconciliation, and lead quarterly CIP reviews with leadership Work with Treasury, Legal, and Real Estate on property acquisitions and sales, including gain/loss calculations Leadership, Communication & Audit (~20%) Lead a team of four, including performance management, training, and knowledge sharing Champion our "one percent better" culture, helping your team turn each close's lessons into small, steady process improvements Present on fixed assets topics to our Dealership Controller group Oversee audit and tax deliverables for your areas, including KPMG PBC schedules Take on other projects and responsibilities as assigned Systems & Automation (~10%) Serve as Corporate Accounting's liaison to IT's OneStream Administration team, translating accounting needs into system solutions and keeping reporting running smoothly Identify and lead automation projects that reduce manual work and strengthen controls How success is measured: accurate, on-time close and reserve work with sound, documented judgment calls; clear financial commentary that explains what's driving the numbers; issues identified and communicated early; feedback applied from one close to the next; strong partnerships across teams; reliable OneStream reporting; and steady month-over-month improvement. What You Bring Required CPA and a bachelor's degree in Accounting 5+ years of progressive accounting experience , including public accounting background Proven people leadership experience with ability to develop and mentor