20007 - F&I Manager

Lithia & Driveway; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the F&I process at our Bryan dealership. You will structure deals, obtain lender approvals, and present financing and leasing options to customers.

You will also sell service contracts, GAP, and protection products while building lender relationships to ensure timely funding and maximize profitability. A strong compliance mindset and CRM/DMS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive dealership Finance Manager or F&I Manager experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with automotive financing, deal structuring, lender approvals, and contract processing.
• Experience presenting and selling F&I products, including vehicle service contracts, GAP, maintenance plans, and protection products.
• Experience working with banks, credit unions, captive lenders, and other automotive lending partners.
• Knowledge of F&I compliance, lending regulations, funding requirements, and dealership documentation.
• Experience managing Contracts in Transit (CIT), funding, chargebacks, and contract accuracy.
• Proven ability to drive back-end gross profit, finance reserve, and F&I product penetration.
• Experience with dealership CRM and Dealer Management Systems (DMS).
• CDJR/Stellantis dealership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage the F&I process from deal handoff through contracting and delivery.
• Structure deals, secure lender approvals, and present financing and leasing options.
• Sell F&I products, including service contracts, GAP, maintenance, and protection products.
• Build strong lender relationships and resolve financing challenges.
• Drive back-end gross, finance reserve, product penetration, and overall profitability.
• Ensure accurate contracts, timely funding, and management of CIT and chargebacks.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, lender, manufacturer, and company requirements.
• Deliver a transparent, customer-focused experience while partnering with dealership leadership to improve results.

Skills

F&I experience

Deal structuring

Lender relationships

Contract processing

Compliance knowledge

CRM/DMS usage

Profitability drive

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM

DMS

Job description

Dealership:

L0173 Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Bryan College Station

Bryan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Join Bryan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram as an experienced Finance Manager and take your career to the next level with Lithia & Driveway. We're looking for a proven automotive F&I professional who can structure deals, drive profitability, maintain compliance, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Schedule : open availability to accommodate business needs

Pay: based on experience

Reports to: General Manager

What You’ll Do

As the Finance Manager , you'll play a critical role in protecting the customer experience while driving F&I performance and dealership profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the F&I process from deal handoff through contracting and delivery
• Structure deals, secure lender approvals, and present financing and leasing options
• Sell F&I products, including service contracts, GAP, maintenance, and protection products
• Build strong lender relationships and resolve financing challenges
• Drive back-end gross, finance reserve, product penetration, and overall profitability
• Ensure accurate contracts, timely funding, and management of Contracts in Transit (CIT) and chargebacks
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, lender, manufacturer, and company requirements
• Deliver a transparent, customer-focused experience while partnering with dealership leadership to improve results

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of automotive dealership Finance Manager or F&I Manager experience required
• 2+ years of experience with automotive financing, deal structuring, lender approvals, and contract processing
• Experience presenting and selling F&I products, including vehicle service contracts, GAP, maintenance plans, and protection products
• Experience working with banks, credit unions, captive lenders, and other automotive lending partners
• Knowledge of F&I compliance, lending regulations, funding requirements, and dealership documentation
• Experience managing Contracts in Transit (CIT), funding, chargebacks, and contract accuracy
• Proven ability to drive back-end gross profit, finance reserve, and F&I product penetration
• Experience with dealership CRM and Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• CDJR/Stellantis dealership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions