McDonald Automotive Chief Financial Officer - Pay $250,000 - $325,000.00

Who We Are

At McDonald Automotive, we strive to make every employee an employee for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at McDonald Automotive is absolutely critical to its success and we’re always looking for smart, engaging, creative and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.

Because our goal is to exceed a client’s total expectation when they arrive at our dealership, we realize we must first provide that to our associates through continual training, career development and opportunities for growth. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

About Your Role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position ensures the company’s financial stability by leading and providing strategic direction for all financial functions.

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

Oversees organizational financial guidance in accounting, banking, risk management, acquisitions, growth, cash flow, investments, returns, real estate, leadership, taxes, and tax planning.
Creates and maintains financial controls and procedures.
Establishes financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, resources, and revenue streams.
Develops long-term plans for company growth through the acquisition of real estate and additional dealerships.
Oversees trust, estate plans, estate planning, asset management, financing, and mortgages.
Manages and oversees company cash flow.
Monitors company financial performance and assess financial risk.
Ensures financial transactions support the overall business strategy and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
Stays up to date on industry news and trends.
Assists with other duties as assigned.
Follow scheduled hours as needed, defined by your manager.

Education

Master’s degree in accounting.

Minimum Qualifications

CPA credential, active or inactive.
At least 20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 15 years within the automotive dealership industry.
At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in corporate controller, platform director, regional controller, director of accounting, or comparable roles.
Demonstrated responsibility for finance or accounting operations across a large dealership portfolio, with experience supporting at least 25 dealership locations.
Experience leading and developing controllers, accounting managers, and geographically distributed teams.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and external audit management.
Hands-on experience with acquisition due diligence, transaction support, and post-acquisition integration.
Experience overseeing multi-entity tax matters, cash and treasury management, and real estate or capital project accounting.
Public accounting audit experience.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational executives and dealership general managers on financial performance and annual operating plans.
Experience implementing accounting process improvements, organizational changes, and consistent policies across multiple locations.
Strong executive communication skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate financial information into practical business decisions.

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