Senior Auto F&I Finance Manager | Compliance & Growth

Mazda Thousand Oaks; Triunfo Corner (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Employee Discount

Job summary

Mazda Thousand Oaks seeks a high‑performing Finance Manager to lead all Finance & Insurance operations for our Mazda and Volkswagen stores. You will oversee deal structure, lender relationships, compliance, F&I performance, and customer experience while driving profitability and maintaining regulatory standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years automotive F&I experience and at least 2 years as a Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years automotive F&I experience.
• 2+ years as a Finance Manager.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of automotive lending and compliance.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all retail, lease, and commercial finance transactions.
• Structure deals for maximum profitability within guidelines.
• Manage lender and aftermarket provider relationships.
• Monitor and improve product penetration (VSC, GAP, Tire & Wheel, Maintenance, Appearance, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, lender, and manufacturer regulations.
• Maintain compliance with TILA, Red Flags, OFAC, FTC Safeguards, FCRA, and state laws.
• Conduct regular audits of deal jackets and finance documentation.
• Analyze monthly F&I performance and KPIs.
• Improve product penetration, reserve income, CSI, and funding times.
• Prepare reports and forecasts for leadership.
• Deliver a transparent, efficient, professional delivery process.
• Resolve finance-related customer concerns.
• Support high CSI and online reputation scores.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related field

Tools

CDK

Dealertrack

RouteOne

Job description

Mazda Thousand Oaks seeks a high‑performing Finance Manager to lead all Finance & Insurance operations for our Mazda and Volkswagen stores. You will oversee deal structure, lender relationships, compliance, F&I performance, and customer experience while driving profitability and maintaining regulatory standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years automotive F&I experience and at least 2 years as a Finance Manager.