Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from NCM Associates
Job overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at NCM Associates leads the financial strategy and operations, driving financial performance and modernization to support scalable growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The CFO develops financial strategy, leads digital finance transformation, oversees FP&A and business intelligence, improves processes and operational efficiency, ensures accounting compliance and risk management, and leads the finance team culture.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred. Experience in digital finance transformation, strategic FP&A, scenario planning, M&A, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Skills in automation, ESOPs, audits, and leadership with high emotional intelligence are valued.
Work environment and culture
The company values a finance culture centered on service, humility, coaching, and building trust across functions with empathy and integrity.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes modernizing financial systems, implementing automation, and fostering a 'Finance as a Service' philosophy, distinguishing it as a transformative leadership position.
Company overview
NCM Associates is a leading provider of automotive dealership management solutions, specializing in 20 Group peer collaboration, in-depth training, and consulting services. They generate revenue by offering performance improvement programs, financial management tools, and benchmarking data to help dealerships optimize operations and profitability. Founded in 1947, NCM Associates has a rich history of innovation in the automotive industry, establishing itself as a trusted partner for dealerships seeking to enhance their business performance and achieve sustainable growth.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase strategic financial leadership, emphasizing experience in FP&A, budgeting, compliance, and risk management as outlined in the CFO role at NCM Associates.
Highlight expertise in digital finance transformation, including ERP upgrades, automation, and BI tool implementation, to align with NCM's modernization goals.
Demonstrate your ability to improve operational efficiency using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and your success in cross-functional collaboration to drive business performance.
Apply through multiple channels such as NCM Associates' corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant executive finance job boards to maximize application visibility.
Connect with finance and executive leadership team members at NCM Associates on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in finance modernization or asking about their approach to integrating finance with business operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial strategy,' 'FP&A,' 'digital finance transformation,' 'automation,' 'risk management,' and 'ESOP compliance' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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