Element Recruiters partners with automotive dealer principals, ownership groups, and executive leadership teams who need proven financial and operational leadership inside their dealerships.

We specialize in supporting:

Multi-Store Automotive Dealer Groups

Growing dealer groups require financial leaders who understand:

• Multi-rooftop reporting structures

• Manufacturer compliance requirements

• Consolidated financials

• Net profit optimization

• Operational accountability across locations

We recruit Controllers, CFOs, and executive-level leaders capable of scaling financial oversight across multiple stores.

Single-Store Dealerships Preparing to Scale

Dealers preparing for acquisition, succession, or operational maturity often need leadership upgrades before growth can happen.

We help identify:

• First-time Controllers

• Financial leaders transitioning from Office Manager roles

• CFO-level talent ready to professionalize reporting and forecasting

Dealer Principals & Ownership Groups

We work directly with ownership to:

• Clarify compensation structures (salary vs % of net profit)

• Define role scope

• Evaluate long-term leadership fit

• Structure performance-aligned offers

Confidentiality and discretion are central to every retained search.

Fixed Operations & Operational Leadership

In addition to financial leadership, we support placement of:

• Fixed Operations Directors

• Service Directors

• General Managers

• Multi-store operational executives

These roles require not only technical ability, but cultural alignment and long-term retention strategy.

Geographic Focus

While we conduct searches nationally, our core markets include:

• Texas

• Louisiana

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Southeast United States

We understand regional compensation benchmarks and dealer group structures in these markets.