Automotive F/I Manager

hond; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Honda of Ames, part of Lithia & Driveway, is seeking an Automotive F&I Manager to guide customers through financing, protection products, and purchase options.

You will build lender relationships, submit deals for approval, and accurately enter transactions into dealership systems while preparing contracts and disclosures to support smooth funding.

On-site roles emphasize teamwork with the sales staff and impeccable customer care to close deals and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in automotive finance, sales, banking, lending, or a related customer-facing role.
• Comfort working with numbers, contracts, and computer systems.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through financing, protection products, and available purchase options.
• Build relationships with lenders and submit deals for financing approval.
• Enter transaction and financing information into dealership systems.
• Prepare contracts, DMV documents, lender paperwork, and required disclosures.
• Track outstanding deal items and support contract funding.
• Partner with sales managers and sales teams to complete accurate customer transactions.
• Follow up with customers regarding purchased products and required next steps.
• Maintain required state and dealership licensing and training.

Skills

Automotive finance experience

Customer-facing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dealership systems

Job description

Dealership: L0190 Honda of Ames Honda of Ames Hiring: Automotive F/I Manager Pay: To Be Discussed during in-person interviews Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. You will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Reports to: Sales Manager and General Manager On site in: Ames, Iowa

Why Join Our Team?

At Honda of Ames, you'll join an established dealership with a reputation for customer service, teamwork, and long-term relationships. The store holds a 4.6-star DealerRater rating with more than 1,850 customer reviews, including recent feedback recognizing both the sales and service teams for being knowledgeable and easy to work with. Customers return to Honda of Ames for repeat vehicle purchases and service, reflecting the trust the team has built in the Ames community. Join a dealership where quality work, customer care, and building lasting relationships are part of the everyday experience.

What You'll Do

• Guide customers through financing, protection products, and available purchase options.
• Build relationships with lenders and submit deals for financing approval.
• Enter transaction and financing information into dealership systems.
• Prepare contracts, DMV documents, lender paperwork, and required disclosures.
• Track outstanding deal items and support contract funding.
• Partner with sales managers and sales teams to complete accurate customer transactions.
• Follow up with customers regarding purchased products and required next steps.
• Maintain required state and dealership licensing and training.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in automotive finance, sales, banking, lending, or a related customer-facing role.
• Comfort working with numbers, contracts, and computer systems.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Total Rewards

• 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 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. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers' needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!