Chief Financial Officer

Role Summary: We're hiring a hands-on, franchise-capable CFO who understands dealership operations at a deep level — floorplan, OEM statements, working capital, internal controls, and lender/OEM reporting. This role is not a "monthly financials" job. We need a CFO who runs the business through: daily cash control and real-time reporting that drives decisions You'll partner directly with ownership and build the financial operating system that supports both highline performance and franchise scale. Why This Role Is Attractive Rare opportunity to be the CFO for a high-performing group entering franchise expansion Direct partnership with a hands-on owner Ability to architect the finance function from the ground up Involvement in acquisition integration, OEM reporting, and future rooftop growth What Success Looks Like Within the first 90 days, you will: Implement daily visibility into real cash and financial exposure Tighten controls around payables, flooring, funding, and approvals Establish predictable reporting and close cadence Support the financial side of the Kia franchise acquisition and integration Build a finance structure that reduces dependency on ownership Key Responsibilities Cash, Liquidity, and Working Capital Own daily cash management and build a real cash reporting system Build and maintain 13-week cash forecasts and rolling projections Improve working capital: inventory aging, funding timelines, AP discipline, AR control Identify and eliminate cash leak points across departments Franchise + OEM Financial Support (Kia Acquisition and Beyond) Support acquisition transition and ongoing OEM financial requirements Ensure accurate and compliant reporting for OEM programs, metrics, and audits Build KPI reporting across franchise rooftops and departments Support finance operations across multiple entities and stores as the group expands Floorplan + Banking + Lenders Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and floorplan providers Optimize floorplan utilization, curtailments, interest expense, and capital structure Prepare lender packages, OEM packages, and executive-level financial reporting Controls, Accountability, and Risk Management Strengthen internal controls, approvals, segregation of duties, and compliance Implement systems to prevent errors, overspending, and financial blind spots Drive disciplined expense management across all departments Reporting + Operating Rhythm Build dashboards and KPI scorecards for ownership (simple, fast, accurate) Create department-level P&Ls and profitability by division Improve reporting accuracy and reduce close time Provide decision support for growth initiatives, capital allocation, and real estate projects Leadership + Team Development Lead and develop the finance team (Controller/Comptroller + staff) Hire or upgrade roles as needed to build a franchise-ready finance department Drive accountability, urgency, and high standards within the accounting function Required Qualifications 7–10+ years of senior finance leadership experience in automotive Deep experience with: OEM financial statements / reporting Cash management and working capital discipline Multi-entity accounting Banking and lender relationships Internal controls and financial process improvement Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Experience with Dealertrack High integrity, high energy, and comfortable in a fast-paced, owner-driven environment Ideal Candidate Profile Experienced in franchise compliance and OEM reporting Comfortable being hands-on while building systems and people Strong lender communication and confident in floorplan conversations Builds structure without slowing sales and operations Compensation $250K + Depending on Experience KPI Bonus: meaningful upside tied to execution and measurable outcomes Bonus structure will be discussed based on experience and performance expectations