ICA LEAD Finance & Operations Credential

Issued by International Carwash Association, Inc.

Earners of the Finance & Operations Credential are proficient in daily operations, operating systems, and procedures at the wash. Earners can use reporting and preventative maintenance to optimize site performance and wash quality. Earners also demonstrate business and financial acumen, and can implement strategies to achieve financial success at their sites.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Budgeting
Car Wash
Car Wash Chemistry
Continuous Improvement Process (CI, CIP)
Conveyor Systems
Financial Performance
Financial Planning
Financial Statement Analysis
Forecasting
Inventory Management
Maintenance
Operations
Quality Control (QC)
Safety
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Workflows

Earning Criteria

Complete four courses focused on finance: Introduction to Profit and Loss Statements, Understanding Fixed vs. Variable Costs, Using Reporting to Optimize Site Performance, and Your Role as a Site Manager in Financial Performance.
Complete nine courses focused on operations: Creating SOPs and Checklists to Increase Operational Efficiency, How a Conveyor Car Wash Works, Implementing a Car Wash Safety Program, Inventory Management, Managing, Implementing, and Conforming to SOPs, Optimizing Wash Quality, Optimizing Workflow and Efficiency, Preventative Maintenance, and Understanding Car Wash Chemistry.
Complete a final exam measuring competency and understanding in the defined areas.

Standards

Finance & Operations

The Finance & Operations domain is one of five domains in the Car Wash Manager Certification.