About

• Description
• Position Summary
• Cheetah Clean is looking for a Director of Finance to be responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, performance, and fiscal health of the car wash business, including multi-site operations. This role leads financial planning, reporting, cash management, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership and operations to drive profitability, scalability, and sustainable growth.

• Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Leadership
• • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth goals and operational model.
• • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on financial performance, capital investments, and expansion opportunities.
• • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• • Oversee annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for all car wash locations.
• • Analyze financial results, including revenue trends, cost of goods sold, labor, utilities, chemicals, and maintenance expenses.
• • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership.

• Operations & Site-Level Finance
• • Monitor site-level profitability, throughput, membership performance, and average ticket metrics.
• • Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve cost controls and operational efficiency.
• • Support new site development, acquisitions, and capital projects through financial modeling and ROI analysis.

• Accounting & Internal Controls
• • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• • Establish and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures across all locations.

• Compliance, Risk & Audit
• • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• • Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• • Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Qualifications
• • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
• • 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in multi-site, service-based, or subscription-driven businesses.
• • Strong understanding of operational finance, capital-intensive environments, and unit economics.

• Skills & Competencies
• • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• • Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
• • Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
• • High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Work Environment & Expectations
• • Office-based
• • Close collaboration with executive leadership, operations, and field teams.
• • High level of responsibility and decision-making authority.