Chief Financial Officer

About Future Automotive Group

Future Automotive Group, established in 1963, is among California's largest privately held automotive dealership groups, operating 23 franchises across 14 locations in Northern and Central California. As a family-owned business, it emphasizes financial discipline, operational excellence, strategic expansion, and nurturing talent.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role involves partnering with ownership and executive leadership to oversee financial strategy, operational performance, growth initiatives, and long-term organizational success. This senior leadership position combines financial management with operational insight to drive sustainable growth and process improvements within the multi-location dealership enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ownership to formulate and implement the company's long-term strategic goals.
• Provide executive financial guidance on acquisitions, capital expenditures, and enterprise planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team promoting profitable and efficient operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and comprehensive financial reporting throughout the organization.
• Develop financial strategies supporting growth while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Partner with dealership general and business managers to enhance financial performance by analyzing key metrics such as profit margins, inventory turnover, cash flow, and expenses.
• Drive process improvements and standardize financial procedures to increase operational consistency and discipline.
• Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, OEM and lender agreements.
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and strategic partners.
• Manage treasury functions, banking relations, floorplan financing, liquidity, and capital investments.
• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance within the finance team.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team, focusing on leadership development and succession planning.
• Promote innovation in financial systems and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in a complex, multi-location environment.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: CPA certification and/or MBA degree.
• Experience in multi-franchise automotive dealership operations and acquisitions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with CDK software, OEM reporting, and floorplan financing preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive monthly base salary between $10,000 and $20,000, complemented by monthly and annual executive incentives historically ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, contingent upon individual and company performance. Benefits include:

• Company car or vehicle allowance as appropriate
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with Traditional and Roth options and employer matching
• Life insurance paid by employer, with additional voluntary options
• Short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Paid time off
• Regular company events

Additional Information

Future Automotive Group prioritizes equal employment opportunity based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Post-offer conditions include background checks, insurability confirmation, and drug testing. This is an executive leadership role demanding strategic mindset, integrity, and a commitment to long-term organizational growth within a family-oriented culture.