• Business Operations Associate

    Ken Garff Automotive Group (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Business Operations Associate

    Position Summary

    Ken Garff Automotive Group is seeking a Business Operations Associate to join our Business Operations team at our Salt Lake City headquarters. This role is ideal for a finance professional or MBA graduate with 1–3 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, or transaction advisory who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex business problems.

     

    As a key partner to the Director of Business Development, this individual will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Operations teams across our 70 dealerships. The Business Operations Associate will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, investor presentations, real estate, and operational strategy initiatives — directly contributing to how we run and grow our business.

     

    This is a unique opportunity to gain C-suite exposure, high-impact project experience, and a blend of finance and strategy responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead dealership-level and corporate financial planning cycles, ensuring accurate forecasting and actionable variance analysis.

    + Operational Strategy: Analyze dealership operations and recommend strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.

    + Executive Presentations: Develop polished investor and rating agency presentations, along with executive-level decks for quarterly and annual reviews and conferences.

    + Financial Analysis: Build models to evaluate business performance, conduct ad hoc financial analysis, and support decision-making across the enterprise.

    + M&A Support: Contribute to valuation, financial modeling, and integration analysis for potential acquisitions.

    + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and Accounting teams on system improvements, workforce planning, and operational initiatives.

    + Special Projects: Lead or support high-impact projects assigned by the Director of Business Operations or executive leadership.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

    + 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, transaction advisory

    + Strong understanding of the three major financial statements and how they connect.

    + Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

    + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

    + Strong communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations.

    + Highly organized multitasker with a proven ability to manage projects to completion.

    + Entrepreneurial, self-starter

    + In-Person Role / 5 days a week in Salt Lake City; occasional travel to dealerships

     

    Company Values

    All employees must adhere to the Ken Garff Company Values:

    + Respect: Above Anything Else

    + Integrity: Do the Right Thing

    + Growth: One Step at a Time

    + Humility: Actions Speak Louder

    + Teamwork: Stronger Together