Own Operational Finance Excellence | Build Audit-Ready Infrastructure | Shape the Future of a High-Growth Auto Group

The Chief Financial Officer, Automotive Operations at Swickard will serve as a strategic financial leader, architecting a mature, scalable finance function that supports rapid expansion, operational excellence, and digital innovation across a multi-state dealership platform. This executive will elevate financial operations through disciplined controls, world-class systems, and transformative technologies that drive insight, efficiency, and profitable growth.

This role is both a strategic advisor and a hands-on leader—responsible for evolving the finance organization from foundational to best-in-class while serving as a trusted partner to the enterprise CFO, CEO, and Swickard Auto Group executive and operational leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and standardize all operational finance functions, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Lead ERP transformation, including vetting, selection and implementation of modern platforms with integration to automotive DMS systems.
Build robust, audit-ready financial infrastructure, closing process and control gaps, and instilling disciplined financial governance aligned to GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Mature reporting processes to deliver timely financial statements and actionable KPIs that empower leaders to measure and improve business performance.
Champion financial technology innovation, deploying AI, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation to drive efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.
Lead and manage annual audit cycles, external auditor relationships, and internal audit functions.
Support M&A strategy with financial due diligence, acquisition integration, and divestiture planning, ensuring seamless financial transitions.
Serve as a business partner to dealership operators, translating financial insights into operational levers that drive gross profit enhancement, cost reduction, and working capital optimization.
Drive standardization of core finance processes while enabling specialization where needed to improve scalability, efficiency, and accountability.
Build and lead a high-performing finance team, establishing clear roles, development paths, and succession plans while fostering a culture of performance, service, and innovation.
Ensure financial systems, policies, and controls are designed to scale effectively while maintaining strong compliance and operational integrity.
Promote a finance culture aligned with Swickard’s values of hospitality, performance, and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
5+ years in accounting leadership or an active CPA designation.
Active or current CPA or CFA designation.
Deep accounting and audit background with a clear understanding of best-in-class finance standards and strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
Proven experience leading large-scale finance and systems transformation (e.g., ERP implementations, finance modernization, process redesign).
Strong technology aptitude, including comfort with modern ERP platforms, analytics, and automation tools.
Experience operating in multi-location, high-transaction volume, decentralized business models.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing finance teams, including upgrading talent and creating bench strength.
Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior operational leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification with public accounting background (Big 4 or large national firm experience).
Hands-on, builder’s mindset with a strategic orientation—able to design and scale systems, processes, and teams in a high-growth environment.
Strong operational finance acumen with a track record of improving reporting, controls, and performance in complex organizations.
Experience implementing and leveraging AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and decision-making.
Automotive retail or adjacent industry experience, or experience in similarly complex, multi-location operational environments.
M&A financial leadership experience including due diligence, integration planning, and post-close performance management.
Strong understanding of dealership management systems (DMS) and automotive finance operations.
Highly collaborative, business-oriented leadership style focused on enabling profitable growth while maintaining financial rigor.
Integrity-driven leader committed to accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong, healthy organizational culture.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: The majority of the workday is spent sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.
Standing and Walking: There may be times when the general manager needs to stand, walk around the dealership, or attend meetings.
Reaching and Bending: The manager may need to reach for files, supplies, or equipment.
Lifting: Occasionally, there might be a need to lift or move documents, supplies, or equipment.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

Career Path –Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
Ongoing training and support
Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

Competitive benefits package:

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
Optional disability coverage
401k plan
Paid Holidays
PTO

About Us:

We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.

Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?

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