Finance Director - Honda of Stevens Creek

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Sonic Automotive, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Finance Director to lead the dealership's Finance & Insurance operations, driving profitability and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with General Manager and sales teams to optimize deals, maintain integrity, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. The role requires 5+ years in automotive F&I, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of financing products, lender programs, and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of automotive F&I experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive financing, leasing, lender programs, F&I products.
• Proven leadership in hiring, training, coaching F&I and sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the dealership’s F&I department, including coaching, training, and performance development.
• Oversee financing, leasing, F&I products, lender relationships, and deal structuring to maximize profitability.
• Monitor F&I performance metrics, including PVR, product penetration, finance reserve, and overall department profitability.
• Ensure all F&I transactions, documentation, disclosures, and processes meet company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Sales Management to improve deal structure, gross profit, CSI/customer satisfaction, and overall dealership performance.
• Foster a customer-first culture while maintaining high standards of integrity, professionalism, compliance, and ethical selling practices.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Finance Director - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Sales

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

About

Honda of Stevens Creek is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Salary: $100,000 to $350,000 +

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

Job Description

Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the dealership’s Finance & Insurance (F&I) operations, ensuring strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer experience. This position works closely with the General Manager, Sales Management, and dealership teams to maximize profitability while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the dealership’s F&I department, including coaching, training, and performance development.
• Oversee financing, leasing, F&I products, lender relationships, and deal structuring to maximize profitability.
• Monitor F&I performance metrics, including PVR, product penetration, finance reserve, and overall department profitability.
• Ensure all F&I transactions, documentation, disclosures, and processes meet company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Sales Management to improve deal structure, gross profit, CSI/customer satisfaction, and overall dealership performance.
• Foster a customer-first culture while maintaining high standards of integrity, professionalism, compliance, and ethical selling practices.
• 5+ years of automotive F&I experience, preferably as an F&I Manager, Senior F&I Manager, or Finance Director
• Proven track record ofstrong F&I performance, including finance penetration, product sales, PVR, and gross-profit results.
• Strong knowledge ofautomotive financing, leasing, lender programs, F&I products, and dealership compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including experiencehiring, training, coaching, and motivatingF&I and sales teams.
• Excellentcommunication, negotiation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Stronganalytical and financial-management skills, with the ability to understand and act on dealership performance metrics.
• High level ofintegrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical sales practices, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

(The Finance Director Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Compensation:

• $100,000 to $350,000

(The Finance Director Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include base salaried compensation. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Sundayavailability

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options)
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth

Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 leader and one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., powering a nationwide network of top-brand dealerships. We’re transforming the car-buying experience with a fast-paced, people-first culture, innovative technology, and a relentless drive to win—for our guests and our teammates.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.