Director of Finance

Lead the accounting and finance team for a multi-state, multi-site operation, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and serving on the executive leadership team. Drive accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making across all locations and the Dealership Support Center (DSC).

Responsibilities

• Finance and Accounting Operations Leadership (30%)
  • Provide leadership and accountability for all day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, banking, and commissions processing.
  • Establish clear processes, controls, and accountability for consistent execution of finance and accounting tasks.
  • Develop and mentor the finance and accounting team through career goals, support, and succession planning.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-risk finance and accounting matters.
• Data Strategy and Insight (20%)
  • Contribute to the company’s financial data strategy, ensuring a single source of truth for financial information.
  • Prioritize and interpret data requests, delivering meaningful analysis, forecasts, and modeling to guide business decisions.
  • Champion automation and process improvement to reduce manual work and enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning (20%)
  • Own and lead the annual budgeting process for all franchises and the Dealership Support Center.
  • Direct ongoing forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis to support operational and executive decisions.
  • Deliver timely insights on trends, leading indicators, and financial performance to the leadership team.
• Compliance, Audit, and Controls (15%)
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
  • Oversee the external audit process, providing direction and support to the finance and accounting team.
  • Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations across all operating states.
  • Uphold and enforce internal controls and data integrity across all finance and accounting functions.
• Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (10%)
  • Ensure accuracy in financial data reporting, supporting ERP in the general ledger through systems and controls.
  • Partner with the Director of Technology and leadership team to support ERP processes for financial configuration and data integrity.
• Other Duties (5%)
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive management of finance and/or accounting teams.
• Proven experience overseeing finance and accounting operations, including close, general ledger, AP/AR, and cash management.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with external audit and multi-state sales and use tax.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and general ledgers.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to collaborate with a cross-functional executive team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to advise executive leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Problem-solving, ethical conduct, and time management skills.
• Must successfully pass a background check, drug test, and Motor Vehicle Check.
• CPA preferred, but not required.

This position is based in Minnetonka, MN and is not remote.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience using computer programs, software, and financial systems.

Benefits

• $0 deductible medical insurance with affordable premiums.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401k with employer match.

Pay

$168,000—$210,000 USD