CFO

OverviewThe Chief Financial Officer is the company’s in-house expert for financial accounting and internal controls. The role includes oversight of the dealership accounting team, managing relationships with lending institutions and other third parties, and insuring confidence in the company’s financial results.ResponsibilitiesOversees or directs all accounting functions, forecasting, audit, tax, collections, and purchasing.Works closely with the dealer on long-range planning, and cash management. Maintains relationships with financial institutions on matters of cash management and borrowings activities.Analyzes, coordinates, and directs all cost accounting processes and procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.Participates as an active member of the dealership Executive Team.Directs the Administration office in managing and implementing proper accounting controls, and appropriate record retention for all dealership business transactions.Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of dealership/'s monthly financial reports.Performs miscellaneous financial analyses as needed for the Company (i.e. cost reduction and construction projects).Maintains close working relationships with external accountants to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and responsible for preparing the annual tax package for outside accounting firm.Maintains the accounting for Westwind Properties and other related entities.Assists the dealership with cash flow management by monitoring contracts-in-transit, accounts receivable, and purchaser loan payoffs.Negotiates with insurers to provide insurance coverage and other benefits including health, vision, dental, property and casualty, workers compensation and 401K plan.Serves as trustee to the 401K plan, prepares annual workpapers for auditors, serves on the investment committee and performs periodic investment reviews with the plan provider.Additional DutiesADDITIONAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization/'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and supervise each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education And/or ExperienceTen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a strong accounting and management background in taxes and finance accounting.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertified Public Accountant preferred, valid driver/'s licensePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually pany DescriptionBecome a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged team members. Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of “Building lasting relationships” has become the cornerstone of everything we do.We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!BenefitsAn AWESOME place to work!Medical InsuranceDental Insurance401(K) Retirement PlanPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick TimeCompany-Paid Life InsuranceGenerous Discounts on Sales/Service/RentalVoluntary BenefitsPaid TrainingCell Phone Allowance #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25