Director of Finance

Ross Downing•Hammond, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ross Downing Auto Group is one of the Gulf South’s most respected multi-franchise dealer groups, with five locations across Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama. We’re looking for a dynamic leader to take full ownership of Finance operations across the entire group — reporting directly to our Director of Operations. This isn’t just a numbers role. We’re looking for someone who builds teams, develops talent, and sets the standard for how F&I should be done. Strong F&I Managers and Directors are welcome — and so are accomplished GSMs or GMs who have a solid F&I foundation and a genuine passion for growing people.

Requirements

Proven F&I Manager or Director with 5+ years in retail automotive — OR a seasoned GSM / GM with meaningful F&I experience and a demonstrated track record of developing people and teams.
A natural team builder who earns trust on the floor, coaches with patience and conviction, and leads by example rather than just by title.
Solid working knowledge of F&I compliance requirements in both Louisiana and Alabama.
Comfortable with regular travel across the Gulf South — visiting all five locations and maintaining consistent standards throughout the group.
Data-driven mindset — understands PVR, penetration rates, and lender relationships, and uses the numbers to coach the team and report clearly to operations leadership.

Nice To Haves

Dealertrack experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and hold accountable for the F&I team at all five Ross Downing locations across Louisiana and Mobile — building a consistent, high-performance culture group-wide.
Standardize F&I menus, processes, and product presentations across all stores to drive per-unit profitability and strong product penetration.
Manage lender and vendor relationships — negotiating programs, expanding the lending matrix, and ensuring competitive rate and reserve structures.
Ensure full compliance with CFPB, FTC, and all applicable Louisiana, Alabama, and federal regulations.
Conduct regular audits and deal reviews at every location.
Partner with sales management on deal structuring to improve turn times, approval rates, and overall deal quality — leveraging Dealertrack for reporting and workflow efficiency.
Report regularly to the Director of Operations with performance analysis and strategic recommendations to continuously elevate F&I results across the group.