Automotive Finance Manager
About The Position
Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced Finance & Insurance (F&I) Manager to join their high-volume dealership. This role involves presenting and closing finance, lease, and protection products using a consultative, menu-based approach. The ideal candidate will structure deals accurately and efficiently, manage lender relationships, ensure compliance with all regulations, and partner with the sales team for a seamless customer experience. The position requires maintaining meticulous deal documentation and achieving penetration and PVR targets. This is an opportunity to grow within the Swickard Auto Group, a rapidly expanding organization known for its positive employee and guest experiences.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Finance Manager experience at a franchised dealership
- Proven PVR performance and consistent product penetration across a full menu
- Strong knowledge of lender programs, finance and lease structures, and compliance requirements -- including California-specific regulations
- High integrity and zero tolerance for compliance shortcuts -- clean deals, clean files, every time
- Clear, professional communicator -- able to walk a first-time buyer and a repeat Chevy owner through the finance office with equal confidence and care
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Chevrolet or GM brand experience
- Familiarity with GM Financial programs and lender relationships
- Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience
Responsibilities
- Present and close finance, lease, and protection products using a consultative, menu-based approach that puts the guest's needs and clarity first
- Structure deals accurately and efficiently -- balancing strong PVR with lender compliance and a guest experience that reflects Swickard's hospitality standard
- Manage lender relationships across a diverse GM and non-GM lending portfolio -- ensuring deal flow, funding speed, and lender mix are optimized
- Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and dealership regulatory requirements -- Regulation Z, TILA, FCRA, and applicable California-specific requirements
- Partner with the sales team to ensure clean deal handoffs and a seamless transition from the floor to the finance office
- Maintain deal documentation to the highest standard -- every deal fundable, every file complete
- Achieve penetration and PVR targets across VSC, GAP, maintenance, and appearance products
- Support the development of Brand Specialists' product knowledge and F&I referral habits
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
