Automotive Finance Manager | Hourly + Commission - Tuttle-Click CJDRF

Gee Automotive Companies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tuttle-Click CJDRF in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Automotive Finance Manager to lead the finance office within a high‑volume CJDRF dealership. You will structure, present, and finalize financing options, while ensuring compliance and customer focus.

This leadership role offers growth, competitive compensation tied to performance, and benefits such as health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. You will collaborate with sales, management, and accounting to deliver a seamless customer

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in automotive sales, finance, or dealership management.
• Previous experience as a Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager or Automotive Sales Manager preferred.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding finance and product sales goals.
• Strong understanding of automotive financing, lender programs, and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Professional, customer-focused approach
• Experience with dealership DMS and desking tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Structure, present, and finalize vehicle financing and protection product options
• Ensure all deals are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulations
• Work with lenders to secure competitive financing approvals
• Explain finance, warranty, and protection products clearly and professionally
• Maintain complete and accurate deal documentation
• Support dealership compliance standards and audit requirements
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure a seamless customer experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Tuttle-Click Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat - Irvine, CA 92618, Salary Range: $16.90 - $61.00 Hourly, Job Category: Sales/Finance, Looking for a leadership-level role where your sales acumen, negotiation skills, and financial expertise directly impact your earning potential? This is an opportunity to work in a high-volume CJDRF dealership where performance, professionalism, and customer trust are central to success. Tuttle-Click CJDRF in Irvine is seeking an experienced Automotive Finance Manager to support our sales operation and deliver compliant, customer-focused finance solutions.

This role is ideal for finance professionals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and want long‑term growth with a respected California dealer group.

Why Work for Tuttle-Click CJDRF?

Tuttle-Click Automotive Group has served Southern California communities for decades with a reputation built on integrity, stability, and performance.

• A Leadership Role with Real Impact: As a Finance Manager, you play a key role in both customer experience and dealership results. We trust our leaders to operate professionally and compliantly.
• High-Volume, Trusted Brand: CJDRF’s strong product lineup and customer loyalty create consistent opportunity within the finance office.
• Stability and Longevity: Our long‑standing market presence provides steady traffic, reliable processes, and long‑term career potential.
• Team-Driven Culture: You’ll collaborate closely with sales, management, and accounting in an environment that values communication, accountability, and results.

Automotive Finance Manager Job Responsibilities

• Structure, present, and finalize vehicle financing and protection product options
• Ensure all deals are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with regulations
• Work with lenders to secure competitive financing approvals
• Explain finance, warranty, and protection products clearly and professionally
• Maintain complete and accurate deal documentation
• Support dealership compliance standards and audit requirements
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure a seamless customer experience

Automotive Finance Manager Compensation and Benefits

The Finance Manager position is paid on a pay scale that may include one or more of the following compensation elements:

• Hourly compensation, which varies based on experience, role level, and performance
• Commission compensation, which may be earned based on the value or amount of closed sales
• Commission compensation may be $0.00 if no sales are made, with no fixed upper limit other than sales performance

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $16.90 to $61.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be determined by job-related factors such as experience, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Commission compensation is not guaranteed.

In addition to compensation, we offer:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
• Employee discounts on parts, service, and vehicle purchases for you and your family

Qualifications: Automotive Finance Manager Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in automotive sales, finance, or dealership management.
• Previous experience as a Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager or Automotive Sales Manager preferred.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding finance and product sales goals.
• Strong understanding of automotive financing, lender programs, and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Professional, customer-focused approach
• Experience with dealership DMS and desking tools preferred

Corporate Hiring Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check and drug screening.