Business Office Manager at Eastridge Workforce Solutions

Business Office Manager

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Business Office Manager to support our client, an automotive dealership in Poway, CA. Job Title: Business Office Manager Location: Poway, CA Shift: Day Shift Hourly Pay Range and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is expected to be $35-$50/hr and will depend on experience, particularly dealership business office experience and systems knowledge. Employment Type: Temporary, with strong potential to convert Schedule: Fully onsite, MondayFriday. Start time is typically 8:00 AM, with flexibility required based on workload. Longer hours may be needed during month-end, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

Job Summary: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Office Manager for an automotive dealership in Poway, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business office, managing a small team, and supporting the Controller and Owner with month-end activities, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring prior automotive dealership business office experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, fully onsite dealership environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the dealership business office
• Manage and support business office staff, including functions such as contracts, accounts receivable, inventory, DMV, and office administration
• Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations
• Help maintain accurate records, reporting, and office processes across the business office
• Partner closely with the Controller and Owner to support office operations and accounting workflows
• Step in as needed to support office coverage and ensure business continuity
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling dealership financial and operational information
• Support a collaborative, accountable, and organized office environment

Requirements:

• Prior automotive dealership business office experience required
• Experience with Reynolds and Dealertrack required
• Experience supporting business office operations, dealership accounting functions, and office staff
• Ability to assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working fully onsite in Poway and maintaining flexibility around month-end workload demands