Finance Manager - Mazda West

Mcdonald Automotive; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k / 401k matching

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - no

PTO Accrual

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts,

Vehicles and Service

Job summary

McDonald Mazda West in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financing options for customers and maximize dealership profitability. The role emphasizes building lender relations, presenting financing terms, and closing deals with accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in automotive finance, solid understanding of lending processes, and experience with DMS systems. This full-time position offers a commission-based structure with strong earning potential and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Finance Manager or in automotive finance
• Strong understanding of automotive lending processes, financing products, and customer credit profiles
• Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) and finance software

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to discuss their financing needs and present financing options
• Develop and maintain relationships with lending institutions to secure competitive rates
• Structure deals to maximize dealership profitability while ensuring best terms for customers
• Assist customers with completing credit applications and other required documents
• Ensure all transactions comply with dealership policies and regulations
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure smooth vehicle sales processes and delivery

Skills

Automotive financing knowledge

DMS familiarity

Credit evaluation

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Job description

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Finance Manager - Mazda West

FullTime Lakewood, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4652

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

McDonald Mazda West

McDonald Mazda West brings award-winning Mazda service to Lakewood with a family-run culture that's focused on growth, support, and purpose. As a longtime member of Mazda's President's Club, we're proud to deliver an elevated experience-both for our customers and our team. Come join a dealership where energy and integrity meet.

This role is commission based. Average compensation for this position is $100,000 with top performers earning $200,000

Experience & Qualifications Needed:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Finance Manager or in an automotive finance-related role
• Strong understanding of automotive lending processes, financing products, and customer credit profiles
• Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) and finance software
• Ability to contribute to the overall sales goals of the dealership by identifying additional product opportunities, such as extended warranties, insurance, and GAP coverage
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial documents and ensuring accuracy in all transactions
• Strong persuasion skills to effectively close deals while maintaining customer

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Meet with customers to discuss their financing needs and present financing options.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with lending institutions to secure competitive rates for customers.
• Structure deals to maximize profitability for the dealership while ensuring the best financing terms for customers.
• Assist customers with completing credit applications and other required documents.
• Ensure all transactions comply with dealership policies and federal/state regulations.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure smooth vehicle sales processes and delivery.

What We Offer:

• Competitive 401k / 401k matching
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free, confidential counseling
• PTO Accrual
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts, Vehicles, and Service

What Makes Us Different?

As a family owned and operated company for over 65 years, McDonald Automotive is proud to serve Colorado with a legacy built on respect, integrity, growth, hard work, and trust. With three generations actively involved in the day-to-day operations, we prioritize relationships over transactions with our customers, our community, and our employees.

Our motto, Doing Right Comes Naturally, reflects our commitment to doing business the right way. That commitment has earned us recognition as one of the top 20 dealerships in the U.S., not just by meeting manufacturer standards but by holding ourselves to even higher ones. We aim to deliver the best car buying, servicing, and ownership experience in the industry.

At McDonald, we believe that exceptional experiences start with exceptional people. Many of our team members have spent decades with us, growing their careers and eventually retiring as part of the McDonald legacy. We're proud to attract driven, motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building lasting relationships. It's not just about the work we do-its about the family we build along the way.

Disclaimer:

This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or the recruiting process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or call 303-795-1100.