Jeff Sandora

About Jeff Sandora

I am a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at CarMax, the nation\'s largest retailer of used cars. I have over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance across various industries, and I hold a CPA certification (inactive) from Pennsylvania.My core competencies include leading and managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities, as well as designing and implementing accounting systems and processes. I am also skilled in overseeing and executing transformational projects that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, and support strategic goals and objectives.Previously, I was a Director of Transformation and a Senior Manager of System Transformation Project at CarMax, where I played a key role in replacing legacy systems with a new integrated platform. I led four project tracks, ensuring the quality and accuracy of accounting entries, SOX controls, financial reporting, and data migration. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget.I am passionate about driving innovation and improvement in the accounting and finance domain, and leveraging data and technology to optimize performance and decision making. I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of CarMax, and to empower and develop my team and colleagues.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   CarMax

   Mar 2023 — Present · Kennesaw, GA, US

   Serve as a trusted advisor to CAF senior leadership on financial matters, identifying risks and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.*Set the vision and lead execution across CAF’s Finance functions, including Credit Loss Modeling, FP & A, and Funding Analytics.*Lead the team responsible for CECL-compliant credit loss models, incorporating economic and qualitative factors to manage a $0.5B reserve and support credit strategy decisions.*Oversee budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, scenario planning, and insights generation to support enterprise-wide financial decision-making.*Guide the development of models and analyses that optimize funding strategies, balancing origination goals, cost of funds, and facility constraints.*Champion the implementation of automation tools to streamline data inputs, reporting, and forecasting, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.*Lead initiatives to identify cost efficiencies and improve overall financial performance.*Support the CAF President in preparing quarterly earnings call scripts and Q&A responses. Prepare and present financial insights to the Senior Team and Board of Directors.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Forecasting
• Analysis
• Budgets
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Income Statement
• Financial Forecasting
• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• P&L
• Month End Close
• Auditing
• Microsoft Excel
• Hyperion Essbase
• Sap Bpc
• Budget System Implementation
• Retail
• Long Range Planning
• Budgeting
• Accounting
• Positivity
• Inspiring Leadership
• Staff Development
• Leadership
• Management