Jim Murphy

Jim Murphy is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in the automotive industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Finance at AutoNation since January 2010, Jim Murphy manages finance and operations accounting for numerous retail auto dealerships, used car dealerships, collision centers, wholesale parts centers, and auto auctions across several states. Prior to this role, Jim Murphy was the Chief Financial Officer at Alliance Inspection Management and held the position of Senior Finance Director at Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, focusing on lease portfolio securitization and financial reporting. Additionally, Jim Murphy's early career includes significant experience as a Senior Finance Manager at Ford Motor Company, where responsibilities included budgeting and operations analysis. Jim Murphy holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Rochester.