Automotive Finance Manager | Hourly Commission - Tuttle-Click CJDRF

About the Role

Looking for a leadership-level role where your sales acumen, negotiation skills, and financial expertise directly impact your earning potential? This is an opportunity to work in a high-volume CJDRF dealership where performance, professionalism, and customer trust are central to success. Tuttle-Click CJDRF in Irvine is seeking an experienced Automotive Finance Manager to support our sales operation and deliver compliant, customer-focused finance solutions. This role is ideal for finance professionals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and want long-term growth with a respected California dealer group.

Why Work for Tuttle-Click CJDRF?

Tuttle-Click Automotive Group has served Southern California communities for decades with a reputation built on integrity, stability, and performance.

• A Leadership Role with Real Impact: As a Finance Manager, you play a key role in both customer experience and dealership results. We trust our leaders to operate professionally and compliantly.
• High-Volume, Trusted Brand: CJDRF’s strong product lineup and customer loyalty create consistent opportunity within the finance office.
• Stability and Longevity: Our long-standing market presence provides steady traffic, reliable processes, and long-term career potential.
• Team-Driven Culture: You’ll collaborate closely with sales, management, and accounting in an environment that values communication, accountability, and results.

Responsibilities

• Structure, present, and finalize vehicle financing and protection product options
• Ensure all deals are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulations
• Work with lenders to secure competitive financing approvals
• Explain finance, warranty, and protection products clearly and professionally
• Maintain complete and accurate deal documentation
• Support dealership compliance standards and audit requirements
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure a seamless customer experience

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in automotive sales, finance, or dealership management
• Previous experience as a Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager or Automotive Sales Manager preferred
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding finance and product sales goals
• Strong understanding of automotive financing, lender programs, and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
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• Experience with dealership DMS and desking tools preferred

Corporate Hiring Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Compensation And Benefits

The Finance Manager position is paid on a pay scale that may include one or more of the following compensation elements: Hourly compensation, which varies based on experience, role level, and performance; Commission compensation, which may be earned based on the value or amount of closed sales. Commission compensation may be $0.00 if no sales are made, with no fixed upper limit other than sales performance.

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $16.90 to $61.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be determined by job-related factors such as experience, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Commission compensation is not guaranteed.

In addition to compensation, we offer:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
• Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your family