Automotive Finance Manager

Keeler-Motor-Car-Co; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Days

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Team-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Keeler Motor Car Company in Southwest Connecticut is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our luxury dealership. You will oversee financing, insurance products, and the final stages of vehicle purchases, delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The right candidate brings 2+ years of automotive F&I experience, strong knowledge of financing and leasing, and a focus on customer satisfaction and profitability. Competitive compensation is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive F&I experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive financing and leasing.
• Excellent communication and closing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge.
• Luxury automotive experience preferred.
• CDK experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through financing and leasing options
• Present and sell F&I products including service contracts and GAP
• Structure deals and work with lenders to secure financing
• Complete and review all finance and deal documentation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Partner with Sales and Management to ensure a smooth vehicle delivery
• Meet or exceed F&I sales, CSI, and profitability goals

Skills

Automotive F&I experience

Financing & leasing knowledge

Communication & closing skills

Attention to detail & compliance

Luxury automotive experience

CDK experience

Tools

CDK

Job description

Whether you’re starting your automotive career or advancing it, when you join our team, you become a valued part of our family.

Join The Keeler Motor Car Company Team

Founded in 1967, Keeler launched as a small Mercedes-Benz dealership with only SIX employees. Our dealership serves asthe main resource for the highly popular and luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicles across the Capital Region. In the early 1970’s the dealership grew as we expanded with BMW and Honda. The six-man operation flourished. Fast-forward to today, we have added Mini, Alfa-Romeo, the Keeler Quality Pre-Owned Center, Collision Center, a Full-Service Body Shop, and a Detail Department. Even with all this growth, over 50 years later, we are still a family owned and operated business that has kept its core values right from the start.

Take a look at our open positions and find the perfect job for you!

Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset

At Keeler Motor Car Company, our philosophy is that the key to long term prosperity is our ability to develop long lasting relationships with not only our clients, but also with our staff. We employ over 300 people and have been in business for over 54 years.

We celebrate our employees by hosting events like ax-throwing at June Farms, our annual Holiday party, and catered lunches. We’re always looking for new ways to show our appreciation!

Keeler has won the Times Union Top Workplaces award several years in a row!

Partners with Our Community

Keeler Motor Car Company strives to be highly involved in our community. We take the role of being a good employer, a good neighbor, and an engaged and active member of the community to heart. Our team recognizes the value of a healthy, strong and safe community and works to maintain these goals through financial contributions as well as volunteering in charitable causes.

We donate to a number of larger charities such as; Albany Medical Center, 15-LOVE, and the Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Every year, we promote Toys-for-Tots, Albany County Giving Tree, Regional Food Bank, and many local school activities. In the past we’ve even donated vehicles to local schools, and have helped students train and prepare for competitions like the vehicle Diagnostic Competition at Hudson Valley Community College.

Location: Southwest Connecticut
Schedule: Full-Time | Dealership Hours, Including Saturdays
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Commission/Bonus Opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our luxury automotive dealership in Southwest Connecticut. The Finance Manager plays a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience while managing the dealership financing, insurance products, and final stages of the vehicle purchase process.

The ideal candidate is a confident, professional, and results-driven individual who understands the importance of both customer satisfaction and dealership profitability.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through financing and leasing options
• Present and sell F&I products including service contracts and GAP
• Structure deals and work with lenders to secure financing
• Complete and review all finance and deal documentation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Partner with Sales and Management to ensure a smooth vehicle delivery
• Meet or exceed F&I sales, CSI, and profitability goals

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive F&I experience
• Strong knowledge of automotive financing and leasing
• Excellent communication and closing skills
• Strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge
• Luxury automotive experience preferred
• CDK experience preferred

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Days
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment