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Chief Financial Officer

German-Bliss Equipment Inc. • Full-time • Princeville, IL, US • $100k - $135k / year • 4m ago

Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

📌 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Required)

• CPA or MBA (Preferred)

• Prior CFO experience (Preferred)

• 2+ years of progressive financial leadership in a multi-location business

• U.S. work authorization (Required)

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📄 Full Job Description

Position Summary

The CFO will lead the company’s overall financial strategy and daily financial operations, including accounting, compliance, cash flow, banking, insurance, and multi-location reporting. This role also provides high-level HR oversight—payroll, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate is financially strategic, operationally hands-on, and experienced in leading within a dealership environment.

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🔑 Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for a multi-branch dealership

• Deliver accurate monthly/quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, KPIs)

• Advise CEO and senior leadership on financial strategy and organizational health

• Drive process improvements and cost-control initiatives

Accounting, Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee AP/AR, general ledger, tax reporting, and audit preparation

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and state/federal regulations

• Manage dealership accounting systems and monthly closings

Cash, Risk & Relationship Management

• Manage banking relationships, credit lines, and capital financing

• Maintain insurance relationships and annual risk assessments

• Oversee cash flow and liquidity strategy

• Prepare risk analyses and financial outlooks for leadership

HR & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and employee records

• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and policy adherence

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory reporting

• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and retention strategy development

• Evaluate benefits for competitiveness and cost efficiency

Team Leadership & Administrative Oversight

• Lead and mentor office/accounting staff across all three locations

• Improve workflows, internal controls, and office productivity

• Develop team members and strengthen organizational bench strength

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⭐ Preferred Experience

• Background in equipment dealerships, agriculture, or construction

• Experience with dealership management systems (DIS, CDK, etc.)

• Success managing financial and HR operations across multiple locations

• Strong work with external accountants, banks, and insurers

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