VP of Finance (CPA Required)

VP of Finance (CPA Required)

Berman Auto Group is seeking an experienced and driven VP of Finance to work directly alongside the Chief Financial Officer in supporting the financial strategy operational performance and long-term growth of the Berman organization.

The VP of Finance will serve as a key contributor in financial planning reporting operational analysis and strategic decision-making across the organization.

Compensation: $125000 $175000 annually (based on experience credentials and industry background)

Location: 3456 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago IL
This is an in-person position. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CFO on financial strategy planning and organizational growth initiatives
• Assist in overseeing financial operations across the corporate automotive division
• Lead and support budgeting forecasting financial reporting and cash flow management
• Monitor liquidity working capital and overall financial performance to optimize organizational resources
• Analyze financial data and operational trends to support executive decision-making
• Help develop and improve financial controls reporting processes and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with dealership leadership to drive accountability and performance

Qualifications :

• Active CPA license required
• Strong background in financial management and accounting leadership
• Experience in automotive retail is preferred but not required
  • This may include experience working within a dealership group or servicing dealership clients within a public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of financial planning forecasting and operational analysis
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work closely with executive leadership
• High level of integrity discretion professionalism and attention to detail

This opportunity is ideal for:

• A Senior CPA or Accounting Manager within a public accounting firm seeking a transition into executive leadership
• A Dealership Controller with a CPA looking to take the next step into a strategic finance role
• A finance professional who wants to become more than an accountant and play a meaningful role in the future direction of a growing organization

Experience within dealership accounting operations is a plus including exposure to AP/AR billing contracts licensing & titling and dealership financial operations.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time