"If you have a chance to hire him, don't delay." — Robert A. Cuillo, Owner/CEO, Wichita Luxury Collection "A cracker jack Chief Financial Officer who handles other people's money with the utmost integrity." — Jim Holman, Strategic Automotive Consulting
Financials Alert
Financial issues don’t just create internal challenges—they start to impact your ability to operate, grow, and secure financing.
Indicators to Watch
- Financial statements that don’t tie or can’t be trusted
- Bank reconciliations that are behind or unresolved
- Receivables or CIT balances that continue to grow
- Reports that are consistently late or inaccurate
In many cases, problems surface when outside parties start asking questions.
I’ve been brought in by dealerships—including new car and buy-here-pay-here operations—when lenders were no longer comfortable relying on the financial statements provided.
When Issues Arise
- Financials did not meet loan covenant requirements
- Reporting inconsistencies delayed or prevented loan approvals
- Lenders required cleanup before continuing or extending financing
These issues are more common than most realize—and they don’t resolve on their own.
The sooner they are addressed, the easier they are to correct.