Finance Manager | SF Bay Area Regional Application

Swickard Auto Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Path

Training and Support

Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Optional disability coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group is looking for a full-time Finance Manager to oversee the Finance & Insurance process at multiple dealerships across the San Francisco Bay Area. The role is responsible for structuring deals, ensuring compliance, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and maximizing profitability. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of automotive finance experience and a strong record in product penetration. The position offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, and inclusive company culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Automotive Finance Manager or high-performing F&I professional.
• Proven track record of strong PVR and product penetration performance.
• Strong knowledge of automotive finance, lending, and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive F&I performance and maximize profitability per transaction.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and lender regulations.
• Deliver a premium customer experience through financing options.

Skills

Hospitality Quotient

Automotive Finance Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Compliance Knowledge

Tools

CRM Systems

Dealership Management Systems

Job description

Full-time

Finance Manager

San Francisco Bay Area, CA • Sales Department

Description

This is a regional posting supporting multiple dealerships across the San Francisco Bay Area as hiring needs arise.

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Finance & Insurance process, ensuring deals are structured efficiently, compliantly, and profitably.

This role works closely with the sales team and customers to deliver a seamless experience while maximizing revenue and maintaining strict compliance standards. Top performers consistently drive strong PVR and product penetration in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive F&I Performance: Structure deals, present financing and protection products, and maximize profitability per transaction while maintaining a strong customer experience.
• Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Maintain 100% compliance with federal, state, and lender regulations. Ensure all deal documentation is accurate, complete, and audit‑ready.
• Deliver a Premium Customer Experience: customers through financing options with clarity and professionalism. Build trust while delivering a smooth and transparent process.
• Manage Deal Flow and Funding: Coordinate with sales and lenders to ensure timely funding, clean paperwork, and efficient deal processing.
• Maximize Product Penetration: Present and sell F&I products effectively while maintaining integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Build and Maintain Lender Relationships: Work with a network of lenders to secure competitive financing options and maintain strong partnerships.
• Monitor Performance Metrics: Track key performance indicators including PVR, product penetration, and funding timelines. Adjust approach to improve results.
• Stay Current on Industry Standards: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulations, lender programs, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient): kindness, optimism, curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self‑awareness, and integrity
• 3+ years of experience as an Automotive Finance Manager or high‑performing F&I professional
• Proven track record of strong PVR and product penetration performance
• Strong knowledge of automotive finance, lending, and compliance regulations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working with CRM and dealership management systems

Benefits of Working at Swickard

• Career Path: This is more than a job. You’ll have opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles across a multi‑rooftop organization.
• Training and Support: Ongoing development to help you improve performance and advance your career.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to multiple dealerships and brands creates long‑term advancement potential.
• Inclusive Culture: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive pay plan
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)