What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Williams Auto Group?
Finance & Insurance Manager
About Us
Williams Auto Group is a family-owned group of automotive dealerships firmly committed to providing quality vehicles and exceptional service to our customers in a responsible andprofessional matter.
Essential Duties
· Protects gross profit by arranging financing so outside sources do not have an impact on selling margins.
· Establishes lender relations that tie the customer closer to the dealership.
· Generates additional income through the sales of credit insurance, vehicle service contracts, GAP coverage and maintenance plans.
· Maintains control of all paperwork until it is ready to be turned into the general office.
· Responsible for all paperwork involved with the sale of the vehicle, including obtaining customer signatures and securing payoff and insurance information.
· Converts cash deals to finance.
· Establishes and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources, including the manufacturer.
· Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval.
· Conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.
· Processes all federal, state and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
· Understands and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect the new- and used-vehicle and finance departments.
· Completes paperwork necessary for vehicle sales and leases in a timely and efficient manner.
· Checks all paperwork for correct title, lien information, taxes etc., before forwarding to accounting.
· Acquires and maintains current state insurance license, completing continuing credit insurance education as needed.
· Provides customers with complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
· Manages the alternative finance source program to ensure that several sources are available.
· Seeks insurance companies for insurance paper.
· Maintains insurance files.
· Sets up and maintains a program that will ensure 100 percent turnover to the F& I department.
· Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually.
· Trains the sales staff regarding the benefits of financing, insurance and extended service programs.
· Works with sales managers to secure a reasonable profit from every sale.
· Coordinates finance forecasting with sales department forecasting to achieve desired levels of penetration and income.
· Ensures collection of all finance and insurance fees.
· Takes all credit applications.
· Prepares reports on finance penetration.
· Attends managers meetings.
· Handles all rate quotations.
· Develops and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
· Supervises and trains designated backup to ensure continued efficiency and profitability in the F& I manager's absence.
· Maintains an adequate and current supply of all required contracts and paperwork needed for completion and finalization of car deals.
· Maintains a professional appearance.
· Maintains a clean and professional work environment.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
· Strong math skills.
· Organizational skills.
· Strong communication skills.
Educations and/ or Experience
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
· AFIP certification.
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $190,000