Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Leadership Opportunity | Future Automotive Group | Roseville, California

Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Automotive Organization

Future Automotive Group is one of California's largest privately owned automotive dealership groups, representing 23 automotive franchises across 14 dealership locations throughout Northern and Central California. Family-owned and operated since 1963, our organization has built a reputation for financial discipline, operational excellence, strategic growth, and a commitment to developing exceptional people.

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to ownership, this executive will serve as a trusted strategic advisor responsible for guiding financial strategy, strengthening operational performance, supporting growth initiatives, and helping position Future Automotive Group for continued long-term success.

This is more than a finance leadership role, it's an opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, design scalable processes, develop future leaders, and make a lasting impact across a respected, family-owned organization.

Why Future Automotive Group?

At Future Automotive Group, our executive leaders are empowered to think strategically, collaborate openly, and make decisions that create long-term value.

As a member of our Executive Leadership Team, you'll partner directly with ownership while helping guide financial strategy, organizational growth, acquisitions, operational excellence, and long-term business performance. We value leaders who challenge the status quo, develop exceptional teams, embrace innovation, and leave organizations stronger than they found them.

The Opportunity

The Chief Financial Officer provides enterprise-wide financial leadership while serving as a strategic partner to ownership and executive leadership. This role balances financial stewardship with operational leadership, ensuring the organization is positioned for sustainable growth, sound financial management, and continued operational excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Partner directly with ownership to develop and execute the organization's long-term strategic vision. 
• Provide executive financial leadership on growth initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and enterprise planning. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor supporting executive decision-making and long-term organizational success. 
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and enterprise value. 

Financial Strategy & Stewardship

• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting. 
• Develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. 
• Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful business insights to executive leadership. 
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting. 

Operational Excellence

• Partner with General Managers and Business Office Managers to strengthen financial performance across all dealership operations. 
• Analyze key performance indicators, including gross profit, net profit, fixed absorption, inventory turns, cash flow, expense management, and productivity. 
• Drive operational consistency through process improvement, financial discipline, and best practices. 
• Design, enhance, and implement scalable financial processes and procedures that improve organizational performance. 

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide executive oversight of accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, and OEM reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations, OEM requirements, lender agreements, and internal policies. 
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, ethical leadership, and regulatory compliance. 
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, external auditors, and strategic partners. 

Treasury, Capital & Strategic Growth

• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, floorplan financing, liquidity, and working capital. 
• Evaluate financing opportunities and capital investments that support long-term organizational growth. 
• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions and strategic expansion opportunities. 
• Champion technology, financial systems, and business intelligence that improve reporting and executive decision-making. 

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance organization. 
• Foster a culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Develop future financial leaders through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning. 
• Inspire teams to embrace innovation while supporting the organization's long-term vision. 

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative executive who combines financial expertise with operational insight and a passion for building exceptional teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who communicates with transparency, builds trusted relationships, and enjoys partnering with ownership to solve complex business challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive executive financial leadership experience. 
• Experience leading finance within a complex, multi-location organization. 
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, and corporate compliance. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA). 
• Multi-franchise automotive dealership experience. 
• Experience with dealership acquisitions and integrations. 
• Strong knowledge of CDK, OEM reporting requirements, and floorplan financing. 

Executive Compensation & Total Rewards

Monthly Base Salary Ranges between $10,000 - $20,000. In addition to a competitive annual base salary, this position offers a comprehensive executive compensation package, including both monthly and annual executive incentive opportunities. Monthly incentive earnings have historically ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, based on company and individual performance. Final compensation will reflect the candidate's executive leadership experience, qualifications, and the strategic value they bring to Future Automotive Group.

Our Executive Total Rewards Package Includes

• Monthly and annual executive incentive opportunities 
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (as applicable) 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with Traditional and Roth contribution options 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Voluntary life insurance options 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options 
• Paid Time Off

Learn More About Future Automotive Group

To learn more about our organization, our history, our dealership network, and our culture, visit: .

Build What's Next

The next chapter of Future Automotive Group is already underway. We're investing in our people, strengthening our operations, embracing innovation, and positioning our organization for continued success for decades to come.

If you're an accomplished financial executive looking for the opportunity to partner with ownership, influence enterprise strategy, develop exceptional teams, and leave a lasting impact on one of California's most respected automotive organizations, we'd welcome the opportunity to begin a conversation.

Future Automotive Group

Leadership that lasts. Growth with purpose. A future built together.

**All post-offer applicants must successfully complete pre-employment testing to include background checks, insurability, and drug testing to qualify for employment**

 
The Future Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of, veteran status, or any status protected under federal, state, local law, regulation, or ordinance, such as race and gender.