CFO — Auto Dealership Growth & Strategy Leader

Mcdonaldvolvo; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald Automotive seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy from its Littleton, Colorado base, overseeing accounting, risk management, capital allocation, and real estate across a multi-dealership portfolio to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness. The role requires a Master’s in accounting and a CPA, with 20+ years in finance, incl.

15+ years in automotive retail and 10+ years of senior leadership.

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.

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.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Team development

Communication

Acquisition due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Multi-entity accounting

Auditing coordination

Education

Master’s degree in accounting

CPA credential

Job description

McDonald Automotive seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy from its Littleton, Colorado base, overseeing accounting, risk management, capital allocation, and real estate across a multi-dealership portfolio to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness. The role requires a Master’s in accounting and a CPA, with 20+ years in finance, incl.

15+ years in automotive retail and 10+ years of senior leadership.