Chief Financial Officer - CFO (Chicago) Job at Seres Smith Consulting, Chicago, IL

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  • Seres Smith Consulting
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Industry: Automotive Wholesale

Company Size: ~275 Employees

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, responsible for driving financial performance, longterm planning, and operational efficiency across our national automotive wholesale business. This is a remote role with up to 50% travel, primarily to regional offices, distribution centers, and key business partner locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with overall company goals.
  • Serve as a critical member of the executive leadership team, helping to shape business decisions through financial insight.
  • Lead initiatives such as capital planning, M&A evaluation, and strategic investments to support growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Direct all budgeting, forecasting, and longterm financial planning efforts.
  • Deliver insightful monthly and quarterly financial reporting, with clear commentary and risk analysis.
  • Monitor key financial and operational metrics to drive performance improvements.

Accounting, Compliance & Risk, Cash & Treasury Management

  • Oversee accounting operations and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
  • Lead cash flow management, including working capital, inventory finance, and vendor terms.

Operational & CrossFunctional Leadership & Development

  • Collaborate with operations, sales, IT and other functional teams to align financial and business objectives.
  • Lead financial systems integration and digital transformation initiatives across the finance function.
  • Drive continuous improvement in internal controls and financial processes.
  • Build and mentor a highperforming finance and accounting team.
  • Champion a culture of transparency, performance, and accountability.

Travel & Work Environment:

This position is remote with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
Up to 50% travel is required to company locations, vendor sites, and leadership meetings across the country.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5+ years in a CFO or senior financial role.
  • Prior experience in the automotive wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing sector strongly preferred.
  • Deep experience with GAAP, financial systems, and compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and financial modeling tools.

Preferred Attributes:

  • Handson, analytical, and solutionsdriven.
  • Comfortable operating in a fastpaced, multisite business environment.
  • Ability to influence across functional teams and at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong business acumen with a resultsoriented mindset.

Compensation:

Competitive salary, executive bonus program, and comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Tags

Full time, Remote work,

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