Acura Finance Manager

Socket.dev; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Acura Highland Park in Highland Park, IL is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the sales team and help customers finalize vehicle purchases with confidence. You will secure financing, present F&I products, ensure compliant paperwork, and maintain lender relationships to deliver a seamless, ethical customer experience.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of dealership processes, and the ability to train staff on financing options.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of finance, lease, insurance, warranty and extended service products.
• Experience presenting finance and insurance products and handling paperwork accurately.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required state insurance licensing and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Arrange financing options for dealership profitability and customer needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, credit unions, and financing partners.
• Present F&I products clearly and professionally (GAP, service contracts, maintenance plans).
• Prepare and review documents for retail and lease transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Process deals through approved sources and maintain organized paperwork.

Skills

Finance knowledge

F&I experience

Compliance knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Finance Manager – Acura Highland Park

Acura Highland Park, part of Murgado Automotive Group, is hiring an experienced Finance Manager to support our sales team and help customers finalize vehicle purchases with confidence. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented automotive finance professional who understands lender relationships, F&I products, compliance requirements, and delivering an excellent customer experience.

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Highland Park, IL |

What You’ll Do

As a Finance Manager, you will work closely with Client Advisors and sales managers to secure financing, present finance and insurance products, complete accurate paperwork, and ensure every transaction is handled professionally and ethically.

• Arrange financing options that support dealership profitability and customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, credit unions, manufacturer financing partners, and other lenders.
• Present vehicle service contracts, GAP coverage, maintenance plans, and other F&I products clearly and professionally.
• Partner with Client Advisors and sales managers to keep paperwork organized and ready for the business office.
• Prepare and review all documents related to retail and lease transactions, including signatures, payoff information, insurance details, title, lien, and tax information.
• Process finance and lease deals accurately, fairly, and efficiently through approved financial sources.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, manufacturer, and dealership requirements.
• Explain manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies to customers.
• Support and train sales staff on financing, insurance, warranty, and extended service program benefits.
• Assist with alternative finance source programs and keep the sales team informed about current finance and lease programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of related automotive finance, F&I, sales, or dealership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance, lease, insurance, warranty, and extended service products.
• Ability to explain options clearly and provide a professional customer experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive paperwork.
• Understanding of dealership compliance requirements and vehicle transaction documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required state insurance licensing and continuing education, as applicable.

Why Join Acura Highland Park?

• Be part of Murgado Automotive Group, a respected and growing automotive organization.
• Join a supportive, team-oriented dealership culture.
• Access long-term growth opportunities within the company.
• [Add benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts, bonus opportunities, etc.]

Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status.

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