Description: Tim Dahle Mazda Southtowne is searching for a proven Automotive Finance Director ready to lead a high-performance team and take charge of a thriving F&I department. If you’re an experienced Finance Manager or Finance Director who knows how to maximize profitability, motivate your team, and master compliance — this is your chance to join one of Utah’s most successful automotive groups. We offer an exceptionally lucrative pay plan , a strong support structure, and the freedom to run your department like your own business. Step into a role where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes an impact, and your success drives ours.

Automotive Finance Director - Essential Duties Sign contracts to assigned banks and effectively sell products to customers Directs staffing and training in ways that will enhance the development and control of sales programs. Administers and monitors factory-sponsored programs. Analyzes sales history to formulate new policies designed to promote sales. Reviews market analyses and sales reports to determine customer needs and volume potential and develops sales campaigns to accommodate the goals of the finance department. Knowledgeable in state regulations regarding finance and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Train and supervises F&I staff of any changes in regulations and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Review the structure of deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines. Adheres to a standard of professional ethics and is respectful to staff and customers. Never intentionally misrepresents a deal. Assure all deals are books out accurately. Never misrepresents equipment. Performs credit interview, prepares credit application when needed. Review deals that are declined and work with Sales Department to “put dead deals together”. Maintains confidentiality of customer information. Generate new lenders and maintain good lender relations. Maintains a lender guide of programs currently used and obtains a working knowledge of them. Evaluates new lender programs. Maintains current inventory log and makes recommendations to management. Review department DOC daily and review with staff areas of improvement. Trains administrative personnel on assembling funding packages. Designs and places advertising for special finance. Analyzes credit reports, able to recognize a conventional deal and turns over accordingly. Interacts with appropriate departments. Serves as liaison between finance department and other departments. Analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements. Recommends or approves new expenditures and appropriations. Maintains a professional appearance. Schedule and attend sales meetings with Finance Department and Sales Department. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior finance experience in the auto industry is a MUST!