Berman Auto Group is seeking an experienced and driven Associate CFO to work directly alongside the Chief Financial Officer in supporting the financial strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth of the Berman organization.
The Associate CFO will serve as a key contributor in financial planning, reporting, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization.
Compensation: $125,000 – $175,000 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
- 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 InformationAll 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.
Skills Required
- Active CPA license
- Strong background in financial management and accounting leadership
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and operational analysis
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in-person at Chicago location (no remote candidates)
- Experience in automotive retail or dealership accounting operations
- Experience with AP/AR, billing, contracts, licensing & titling (dealership operations)
What We Do
Berman Auto Group owns seven dealerships in the Chicago area and in northwest Indiana: Star Nissan in Niles, IL, Berman Nissan of Chicago ( formerly Mid City Nissan), Berman Subaru of Chicago, Berman INFINITI Chicago, Berman INFINITI of Niles, Berman INFINITI of Merrillville in Merrillville, IN, and our newest addition Berman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Oak Lawn, IL.
