Senior Director of Finance & Accounting - Romain Automotive Group

JOB DUTIES:

1. Finance & Accounting Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance, accounting, and software operations for all Romain dealerships, including executive financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and data integrity of all systems that integrate with or impact the dealership management system (DMS).
• Develop and execute the group’s financial strategy aligned with overall business goals and objectives.
• Provide key financial insights and strategic recommendations to the President of Romain Automotive Group and all General Managers.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization at the dealership level.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes for the group.
• Drive automation, efficiency, and standardized accounting processes and dealership reporting across the group.
• Consolidate financials across multiple dealership locations.
• Implement and enhance scalable systems to support group growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and dealership-specific accounting practices, properly accounting for vehicle inventory, parts, and service operations.
• Oversee Floor Plan financing and requirements, cash flow management, and lender relationships.
• Understand operations software used in all departments and maintain vendor relationships and data integrity.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, including oversight of the Group’s Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee tax planning and filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Meet with department managers to develop financial acumen in each dealership.
• Execute special projects as assigned by executive management.

1. Management & People Development

• Effectively build, manage, and develop talent to support a performance culture within the Accounting department.
• Regularly meet with direct reports (not less than once a month) and maintain accountability for all team members.
• Conduct timely performance appraisals for employees.  Ensure timely submission and monitoring of annual business plan goals for yourself and your direct reports.
• Ensure team members achieve behavioral objectives, including but not limited to:  demonstrated responsibility, organization and follow through, process improvement, interpersonal effectiveness, and World Class Customer Service.
• Ensure team members achieve minimum annual training requirements, as appropriate.

1. General

• Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Travel as business needs require, currently estimated at 25-30% travel time to visit dealership sites and other business needs.

1. Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
• Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
• Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
• Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.

Full-Time Employee Benefit Options Include:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, including Roth option
• Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts, including potential for company contributions based on annual health risk assessments
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Policies with options for Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accidents
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is minimally required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

1. Experience:

• 10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Prior experience in automotive dealership accounting, multi-store is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required, as well as working knowledge of business databases, systems, and reporting.

1. Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communications skills and executive presence
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven retail environment
• Deep understanding of financial statements and KPIs
• Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with DMS platforms, BI reporting tools, and master data management
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality of business-related information
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.