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Originally Posted by CL typeS
Long story short, I've a designated accountant, all my career 13+ I've been in industry doing finance and accounting for construction, logistics, retail restoration, banking industries.
I'm miserable at work but find the salary and perks hard to leave. But now, I'm at a point in my life where I can try and find an industry I am interested in, cars, and see how I can apply my professional skills there.
Anybody can offer any insight to the finance manager roles at dealerships? Would my skill set even translate over? Hows the compensation structure usually? Expected to work evenings and weekends?
Thanks in advance for taking the time.
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Dude, no!
Your problem statement is that you're miserable at your job because you don't give a damn about the context of the work. So much so that you're willing to put money and perks aside in priority. In order to move into the automotive industry which you actually do give a damn about. Right?
First off, the Finance Manager role at a dealership has zero relation to your professional skillset. It's a sales job, which is an entirely different expertise, and really it's not the role that taps into a passion for cars: you're selling extended warranties, not even the actual car. Everybody on this thread who is telling you you'd make bank, is missing your point. You weren't doing it for the money, or you wouldn't have said what you said.
No. You're a CPA with 13 years of experience. For fuck's sake, you should at least be looking at something more like this:
https://careers.multimatic.com/?career_id=3722
Multimatic
Financial Analyst
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Financial Analyst will assist the Controller in the assessment of company performance by studying and analysis of financial and operational data. They will be expected to act as a catalyst in the continuous improvement process by supplying analytical support to the operational areas.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
[...] CPA designation [...]
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You know what Multimatic makes? The Mk2 Ford GT. And other cool shit like the spool valve damper systems on the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Purosangue.
It's a move to Toronto, but the upside is then you can hang out with bcrdukes.
Now, if you're willing to move down to the states on a TN visa (instant US work authorization under NAFTA: you're a CPA):
https://careers.rivian.com/careers-h...995?lang=en-us
Rivian
Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance
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Role Summary
In the role of Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance you will be responsible for building detailed bottoms-up financial models, managing the long-range plan of the organization, conducting ad-hoc research and business case modeling—including business units, facilities planning, vertical integration, and more to help support Rivian’s strategic and financial objectives.
This will be an integral role within the Corporate Finance and Strategy teams. You will work closely across Rivian’s finance, strategy, sales, operations, product, and engineering teams to help forecast our business and drive strategic initiatives.
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Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field;
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Strategic fucking Finance, at Rivian. How badass would that be?
Seriously dude. Open your mind, think of the possibilities. 13 years later you're finally willing to come out of your comfort zone, go BIG!