CFO

Job:  CFO

Industry: Automotive Service, multi location, company owned (not a franchise)

Size: 44 locations

Location: Bay Area, California

Reports to: CEO and direct interaction with the Board of Directors and investors through both board meetings and monthly financial and business updates.

The CFO will be a “doer” capable of driving initiatives forward in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment that is laser focused on customer service, operational execution, and growth.       

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead an accounting and finance team that can:
• Execute a closing checklist and target a ten-business-day month-end financial close
• Prepare accurate and GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financials
• Deliver the Company’s monthly reporting package shortly following the month-end close
• Prepare monthly lender reporting package and business summary 
• Ensure proper internal controls and cash management functions are in place and being followed by the accounting staff
• Perform reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting duties reliably

• Provide relevant financial analysis, recommendations, and support to other functional leaders in the business including the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and own the annual budget process and recurring forecasting methodology
• Implement key performance indicators to drive performance in the finance organization and partner with the executive team to develop a dashboard of key business metrics that help organizational leaders make decisions and improve the business
• Prepare analytical tools to inform strategic decisions around the Company’s acquisition and new store development growth initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage and complete projects that are important to the core business (with a specific focus on helping evaluate M&A opportunities and greenfield real estate opportunities)
• Represent company with investment bankers, lenders and potential investors as it continues to grow

Key Performance Indicators

• EBITDA growth and cash generation attainment versus plan and prior year
• Successful execution of annual strategic initiatives
• Substantial audit compliance with no significant findings
• Timely and accurate delivery of all required financials reports

Core Demonstrated Competencies

• Experience managing and building a finance & accounting department
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and an audit process
• Development of dashboards and analytical tools to improve operations and decision making
• History of developing and aiding major strategic initiatives as a member of an executive team

Additional Preferred Experience

• Prior history working with lenders and managing debt compliance
• Background in multi-unit business models, such as retail or consumer services
• Analytical expertise for executing a new site / greenfield growth strategy
• Hands on involvement in planning and execution of acquisition integration
• Previous roles in entrepreneurial or private equity-backed companies

Other Requirements

• 10+ years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a manager
• BA/BS Degree (CPA preferred)

Competitive Salary and benefits offered.