Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the overall financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. As a family-owned organization with multiple truck parts and service locations throughout Iowa, we are committed to industry-leading service, quality parts, and operational excellence. The CFO will help drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term value while preserving the culture and values that have made our company successful.

This role requires a strategic leader who can balance high-level financial planning with hands-on operational support. The CFO will provide financial leadership across all business functions, ensuring sound financial management, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with ownership to develop and execute strategic plans that drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and expansion opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership on financial performance, risk management, and business strategy.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that align financial results with operational goals.

Financial Management

• Lead all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financing activities.
• Oversee annual budgeting across all locations.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support business decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with operations leaders to improve profitability, efficiency, and productivity across service and parts departments.
• Analyze location-level performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement financial controls, reporting tools, and operational metrics that support accountability and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance profitability and operational effectiveness.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Oversee tax planning, audits, insurance programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with department leaders to enhance financial understanding throughout the organization.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior management responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing multi-location operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership and ownership teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced financial credentials.
• Experience in the trucking, heavy-duty equipment, automotive aftermarket, distribution, service, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience in a family-owned or privately held business environment.
• Familiarity with inventory-intensive operations and service-based businesses.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Leadership
• Business Partnership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Team Development
• Problem Solving
• Integrity and Accountability
• Communication and Relationship Building

Why Join Our Team?

We are a family-owned company built on strong values, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to quality. Our team takes pride in supporting the trucking industry through dependable parts, expert service, and operational excellence. As CFO, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization while helping drive growth, profitability, and long-term success across all locations.