Spark Car Wash

Unlimited car washes with water recycling

Director of Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSummit, NJ, USA$175k - $200k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, strategic finance, or financial planning and analysis is required.
Strong financial modeling and analysis skills are required.
Proficiency in AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, Parabola, and Placer.AI is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to turn data into actionable insights, are required.
Advanced proficiency in creating executive-level presentations and materials is required.
The role requires organization, attention to detail, and comfort operating in ambiguity.
The role requires the ability to partner closely with senior leaders and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
The position requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management reporting, including management discussion and analysis, key performance indicator reporting, and budget-to-actual variance analyses, using finalized financial results to provide actionable business insights and reporting to stakeholders to drive business decisions.
Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes.
Provide monthly trend analyses and comprehensive quarterly reforecasting to update performance against expectations.
Develop, maintain, and improve financial models related to store performance, budgets, capital expenditures, liquidity, and other key areas of the business.
Use artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytical tools to develop business reporting, dashboards, and reporting packages that support data-driven decision-making.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency, and serve as an internal subject matter expert and business partner in driving artificial intelligence adoption across the organization.
Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings with independence, clarity, and analytical rigor.
Engage with lenders on new deal opportunities by preparing comprehensive lender packages with site underwriting and assisting in the close process.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting related to ongoing compliance obligations.
Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, and other corporate functions to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations that support business decisions, drive revenue growth, and improve profitability.
Analyze business performance, identify trends and opportunities, and deliver reporting to help maximize revenue and operational efficiency.
Support development of tools to improve underwriting of real estate capital decisions.
Conduct ad hoc data analysis for strategic decision-making, including pricing analysis, customer analysis, benchmarking, and real estate sizing.
Identify and implement new processes and analytical tools to analyze performance and evaluate new opportunities.
Oversee a Strategic Finance Analyst.
Travel domestically overnight less than 25% of the time and commute between stores and headquarters less than 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in private equity-backed environments is preferred.
Prior experience working in multi-unit, development, or consumer retail-oriented companies is preferred.

Director of Finance

Spark Car Wash · Summit, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

Salary: USD 175,000–200,000

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Corporate

Description

Spark Car Wash Overview

Spark Car Wash is a high growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast. Spark is growing fast and plans to open a significant number of modern car wash locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA. Spark’s success is driven by a relentless focus on making the car wash an energizing experience for all, delivering a consistently excellent experience for customers and creating an enriching environment for employees. Guided by our values, Spark’s vision is to become the largest car wash operator in the region and the premier car wash brand in the market.

Position Summary

Spark Car Wash is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis while providing strategic insights that drive business decisions across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position will play a key leadership role in driving financial performance and supporting the company’s continued growth. The Director of Finance will oversee a Strategic Finance Analyst.

The Director of Finance will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, evaluate growth opportunities, and improve business performance. As Spark continues to scale, this role will be instrumental in building a modern, technology-driven finance function by leveraging AI, automation, and advanced analytical tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.

The role is based at Spark's corporate headquarters in Summit, NJ, with an on-site schedule Monday through Thursday and the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Essential Functions

Financial Planning and Analysis

Monthly Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management reporting, including MD&A, KPI reporting, and budget-to-actual variance analyses, using finalized financial results to provide actionable business insights and reporting to stakeholders to drive business decisions.
Planning and Budgeting: Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes.
Reforecasting: provide monthly trend analyses and fulsome quarterly reforecasting to update performance vs. expectations.

Analytical Tools

Financial Modeling: Develop, maintain, and improve financial models related to store performance, budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, and other key areas of the business.
AI, Reporting & Process Optimization: Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytical tools to develop meaningful business reporting, dashboards, and reporting packages that support data-driven decision-making. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and serve as an internal subject matter expert and business partner in driving AI adoption across the organization.

Board and Lender Engagement

Board Materials: Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings with a high degree of independence, clarity, and analytical rigor.
Lender Packages: Engage with lenders on new deal opportunities through putting together comprehensive lender packages with site underwriting as well as assisting in the close process.
Compliance Reporting: Put together monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as it relates to ongoing compliance obligations.

Business Collaboration and Insights

Strategic Business Partnership: Partner closely with Sales Operations, Marketing, and other corporate functions to provide financial insights and actionable recommendations that support key business decisions, drive revenue growth, and improve profitability.
Business Performance Analysis: Analyze business performance, identify trends and opportunities, and deliver meaningful reporting to help maximize revenue and operational efficiency.

Strategic Projects

Real Estate Underwriting: Support in the development of tools to better underwrite real estate capital decisions.
Ad-hoc Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support strategic decision-making such as pricing analysis, customer analysis, benchmarking, and real-estate sizing.
Process Improvements: identify and implement new processes and analytical tools to analyze performance and evaluate new opportunities

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degreerequired
A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, strategic finance, or FP&A

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
Proficiency in AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Parabola, Placer.AI)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information clearly
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in creating executive-level presentations and materials
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Ability to partner closely with senior leaders and exercise sound judgment and discretion
High ownership mindset and alignment with Spark’s values

Preferred Skills, Experience, Education

Experience in private equity-backed environments
Prior experience in working in multi-unit, development, or consumer retail-oriented companies

Physical Job Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time
This position commutes between stores and headquarters less than 25% of the time

Benefits

Competitive base pay salary plus annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k Plan (+4% company match)
Four weeks paid time off plus company paid holidays
Company laptop and branded gear and free car washes at all Spark locations

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About the Company

Spark Car Wash

Unlimited car washes with water recycling

Spark Car Wash provides unlimited, subscription-based car cleaning services using high-tech equipment and eco-friendly practices. Customers pay a monthly fee for unlimited washes, with the service powered by a water reclamation system that filters and reuses water to conserve resources. The company differentiates itself through its combination of unlimited washes, a sustainable water recycling process, and active community involvement, including partnerships with local schools and charities and providing complimentary interior cleaning tools such as anti-scratch microfiber towels, automatic mat cleaners, and powerful vacuums to enhance the customer experience. The goal is to offer convenient, affordable, and environmentally responsible car cleaning while supporting local communities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $30M
Headquarters: Summit, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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