Strategic CFO for Multi-Store Auto Group (DC Area)

HHM Talent; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical coverage

Company demo vehicle

Job summary

HHM Talent is assisting an automotive client search for a Chief Financial Officer in Rockville, MD. The CFO will join the executive leadership team of a high-volume dealership group and provide strategic financial oversight.

The role partners with the Dealer Principal, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, internal controls, and long-term planning while supporting operations and leadership transitions.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience in automotive dealerships.
• Experience as multi-store Controller, Corporate Controller, CFO, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements, controls, banking, insurance, and ops performance.
• Experience overseeing multiple dealership locations or entities preferred.
• Willingness to stay involved in day-to-day financial operations and lead long-tenured staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across multiple dealerships and related operations.
• Review monthly statements, identify trends, and communicate insights to leadership.
• Oversee accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate profitability, cash flow, expenses, and op opportunities.
• Lead and support controllers and centralized accounting teams.
• Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, manufacturers, and CPAs.
• Lead contract reviews for banking, benefits, vendors, and other agreements.
• Oversee financial matters related to employee medical plans.
• Evaluate internal controls and organizational structure; recommend improvements.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, risk management, and strategy.
• Serve as trusted advisor when Dealer Principal is away; develop accounting team.
• Maintain understanding of performance via Reynolds & Reynolds reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship management

Reynolds & Reynolds experience

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA designation

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

HHM Talent is assisting an automotive client search for a Chief Financial Officer in Rockville, MD. The CFO will join the executive leadership team of a high-volume dealership group and provide strategic financial oversight.

The role partners with the Dealer Principal, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, internal controls, and long-term planning while supporting operations and leadership transitions.