Finance Manager

The Finance Manager role at Aaron Ford of Escondido oversees F&I operations, analyzes financial data, and targets monthly results for automotive sales and related programs. The position involves presenting financing options to buyers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting sales with aftermarket products and insurance programs. This is an onsite role located in Escondido, CA.

Role Overview

This position manages the financial and compliance aspects of vehicle financing and insurance programs, working to optimize profitability while maintaining high standards of integrity and customer service within the dealership environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to car buyers while conducting business with integrity and honesty.
• Handle financial management duties, including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, and analyzing progress to meet monthly F&I goals for automotive sales, service contracts, and other benchmarks.
• Access the car buyers' financing and payment options before presenting suitable auto finance plans.
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations when preparing paperwork, finalizing financial transactions, setting interest rates, and coordinating with lending institutions.
• Assist the Sales Manager during each vehicle purchase and leverage opportunities to offer aftermarket products, service contracts, and insurance programs.
• Support automotive sales by building relationships with customers, following established sales processes, and upholding the highest ethical standards.

Requirements

• Highly professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
• 1 to 4 years of experience as a Finance Manager.
• At least 1 year of experience as a sales consultant.
• Desking experience is highly desired but not required.
• Ability to provide references upon request.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and a good driving record per company standards.

Compensation

Salary range is USD 13,000 to 20,000 per month.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Continuous training, coaching, and mentoring
• Professional work environment with opportunities for career growth
• Highly competitive pay and compensation plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Job Description & Responsibilities

As an F and I Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to car buyers while upholding integrity and honesty. You will perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing, and establishing and achieving monthly F&I goals for automotive sales, service contracts, and other key benchmarks. You will access car buyers' financing and payment options before presenting appropriate auto finance plans. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations when preparing paperwork, finalizing financial transactions, setting interest rates, and coordinating with lending institutions. You will assist the Sales Manager during each vehicle purchase and leverage opportunities to offer aftermarket products, service contracts, and insurance programs. You will support automotive sales by building relationships with customers, following sales processes, and upholding the highest ethical standards.