Automotive Finance Manager

Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is seeking a Finance Manager to facilitate finance transactions, support sales staff, and enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have significant automotive experience, strong technical skills, and a commitment to compliance with dealership policies and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401k program with company match

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts on parts and service

Weekly pay periods

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of automotive sales experience.
• Previous work experience as a Finance Manager or related position.
• Valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Process finance and lease transactions, including lender approval.
• Ensure dealership compliance with all State and Federal laws.
• Communicate transaction progress with Sales Managers.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Coachable

Ability to follow a process

Tools

CRM software

Dealership finance software

Job description

Garavel CJDR, located in Norwalk, CT, has been your family Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram dealership since 2002. We are Connecticut's highest-volume Jeep dealership and Dealer Rater of the Year for 11 years in a row! At Garavel, we want to enhance the car ownership experience - whether repairing a car, providing parts, or selling one. We hire for attitude, and train for skills.

Grow your career at Garavel Auto Group!

Job Summary

**Automotive experience required (sales or F&I). The Finance Manager is responsible for completing the final title work, finance paperwork, vehicle registration, and answering all customer questions related to the overall cost of ownership of each vehicle purchase. The individual will work with sales staff to increase finance and insurance income, vehicle sale volume, and serve our dealership customers effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Process finance and lease transactions, including lender approval and timely funding.
• Ensure all administrative processes are handled promptly and in compliance with company policy.
• Address all returned contract issues.
• Complete all required title transfer transactions.
• Communicate transaction progress with the Sales Managers on a deal-to-deal basis.
• Ensure the dealership complies with all State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction on every transaction and address any issues immediately if needed.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience as a Finance Manager or related position at a dealership.
• Ability to follow a process.
• Strong technical skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of automotive sales experience.
• Experience with finance, insurance, and auto dealership software; CRM experience is a plus!
• Coachable and able to learn and develop.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Coverage
• Weekly pay periods, Friday payday
• 401k program with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts on parts and service
• Employee vehicle purchase program

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit continuously, including walking the dealership lot and showroom floor.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Garavel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V