Chief Financial Officer (Cfo)

Salary:  $150,000 - $175,000/year

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to store locations in Oregon, a few times a year.
Key Responsibilities:
   1.    Executive Collaboration: Work directly with the CEO, VP, VPO, and COO. Actively participate in company strategy development and decision-making process.
   2.    Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide leadership for the finance and accounting teams. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives.
   3.    Financial Oversight and Audits: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. Oversee regular financial audits, review bookkeeping practices, and validate reporting accuracy across all dealerships.
   4.    Budget Management and Cost Control: Lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management processes. Implement cost-reduction strategies to maintain financial health.
   5.    Capital Expenditure Management: Manage investments in facility improvements, expansions, and technological advancements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and positive ROI.
   6.    Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee compliance with financial regulations and risk management. Adapt to changes in automotive industry regulations and legislation.
   7.    Manufacturer and Stakeholder Relations: Manage and negotiate relationships with car manufacturers and other key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with incentives and requirements.
   8.    Market Trends and Technological Advancements: Stay informed about the automotive industry's technological developments and market trends to inform financial strategies.
   9.    Customer Financing and Service Contracts: Supervise customer financing options and the financial management of warranties and service contracts.
   10.    Sustainability Initiatives: Lead investments in eco-friendly practices and sustainability, balancing financial goals with ethical considerations.
   11.    Mergers and Acquisitions (If Applicable): Oversee financial aspects of potential mergers and acquisitions.
   12.    Process Improvement: Implement best practices and enhance financial processes and internal controls.
Required Qualifications:
   1.    Education: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
   2.    Experience: Extensive experience in a financial leadership role, preferably within the automotive industry.
   3.    Skills: Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
   1.    Automotive Industry Experience: Experience across various roles within car dealerships; dealer school graduates / finance school graduates are a bonus.
   2.    Strategic Financial Acumen: Proficiency in developing financial strategies that align with automotive industry.
Additional Considerations:
       The role requires strategic leadership, effective delegation, and a strong emphasis on accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
       Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with top executives and for managing teams across multiple locations.
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Ideal key attributes:
   1.    Analytical and Detail-Oriented: An ability to delve into complex financial data, discern trends, and make data-driven decisions. Attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
   2.    Strategic Thinker: The CFO should have a forward-looking mindset, able to envision and plan for the company's long-term financial health and growth.
   3.    Strong Leadership and Management Skills: Effective in leading and motivating teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and managing a diverse group of professionals across multiple locations.
   4.    Excellent Communication Skills: Proficient in communicating complex financial information in an understandable way to stakeholders at all levels, including those without a financial background.
   5.    Adaptability and Flexibility: Capable of adapting to changing market conditions and business needs. Flexibility in approach and thinking is key, especially in a rapidly evolving industry like automotive.
   6.    Ethical and Transparent: Integrity is paramount, as the CFO must foster trust and confidence in the company's financial practices and reporting.
   7.    Decisive and Problem-Solving Orientation: Ability to make informed and timely decisions, especially under pressure. Skilled in identifying problems and devising effective solutions.
   8.    Interpersonal Savvy: Able to build and maintain strong relationships with other executives, team members, external partners, and stakeholders.
   9.    Innovative Mindset: Open to new ideas and approaches, especially in leveraging technology for financial processes and staying ahead of industry trends.
   10.    Resilient and Stress Tolerant: Capable of handling the high demands and pressures of the role, maintaining composure and clarity of thought in challenging situations.
   11.    Collaborative and Team-Oriented: While being capable of independent decision-making, values collaboration and input from various departments and team members.
   12.    Empathetic and Supportive: Understands and values the human element in the workplace, showing empathy and support for team members and colleagues.
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Ideal personality indicators:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI):
   1.    ENTJ (The Commander): Known for their leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and decisiveness. ENTJs are effective at long-term planning and execution, making them well-suited for roles that require vision and management skills.
   2.    INTJ (The Architect): INTJs are strategic, logical, and innovative. They are adept at analyzing complex situations and developing creative solutions, which is crucial in financial planning and decision-making.
   3.    ESTJ (The Executive): ESTJs are organized, practical, and realistic. They excel in managing operations and people, ensuring that systems and procedures are followed, which is vital for financial management and compliance.
   4.    ISTJ (The Logistician): ISTJs are thorough, detail-oriented, and reliable. They are excellent in roles that require integrity and practicality, ensuring accurate financial reporting and risk management.
Enneagram Types:
   1.    Type 1 (The Reformer): Ethical, reliable, and meticulous. They are driven by a sense of right and wrong, which aligns well with the integrity needed in financial roles.
   2.    Type 3 (The Achiever): Success-oriented, adaptive, and excel at setting and achieving goals. Their drive and ambition can be beneficial for leading financial growth and innovation.
   3.    Type 5 (The Investigator): Analytical, perceptive, and innovative. Type 5s are excellent in roles that require deep thinking, analysis, and strategic planning.
   4.    Type 8 (The Challenger): Confident, decisive, and assertive. They are natural leaders, comfortable with making difficult decisions and driving change.