Finance Manager
Doug Smith Dealerships · American Fork, UT · 2 wk ago
Finance$100k/yrFull-time
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (10 days after one year)
- Health & Dental Benefits
- 401K
- Health Savings Account
- Degrees@Work with Strayer University
- Free Online Education, No-cost, No-Debt College Degree for you and your family.
- Includes tuition, books, and technology fees.
- Profit-Sharing (eligible after one year)
Responsibilities
- Present financing options and F&I products to customers in a transparent, compliant, and persuasive manner
- Secure vehicle financing through banks, credit unions, and in-house options
- Maximize dealership profit by successfully selling products designed to improve the customer's ownership experience
- Maintain strict compliance with local, state, and federal laws and dealership policies
- Audit deals for errors or omissions before submission to lenders
- Act as liaison between the dealership and lending institutions, maintaining strong relationships to secure optimal approvals
- Negotiate financing terms, rates, and approvals based on credit profiles and lender guidelines
- Provide exceptional customer experience, explaining financial details clearly and answering questions thoroughly
- Identify opportunities to improve F&I penetration rates and product sales performance
- Stay up-to-date with market trends, lender programs, and industry developments
- Train and support sales staff in F&I product awareness and compliance best practice
Qualifications
- Available to work flexible hours and weekends
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Willingness to become licensed with the State to sell the products we offer
- Proven track record in F&I product sales, compliance, and customer satisfaction
- Experience working with lenders, banks, and credit unions
- Familiarity with dealer management systems (DMS) like Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, or Dealertrack
- Understanding of auto finance regulations, loan structures, and F&I product offerings
- Excellent negotiation and sales skills, with the ability to close deals ethically and efficiently
- Strong grasp of credit applications, lending guidelines, and contract structuring
- Ability to analyze credit reports and match customers with the right financing options
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, especially under pressure
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
- Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of vehicle titling, registration, extended warranties, GAP insurance, and other backend products
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Goal-driven with a results-oriented mindset
- Customer-first approach with an ability to build trust quickly