What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Finance Manager position at Swickard Bellingham RJA, LLC d/b/a Audi Volkswagen of Bellingham?
Description
Bellingham, WA | Premium luxury brand | Hospitality mindset required | Veterans encouraged to apply | Top earners make $150k per year!
The Finance Manager plays a critical role in the dealership's profitability. You'll be responsible for securing financing for customers, structuring deals, and presenting a variety of financial and insurance products to maximize customer satisfaction and dealership revenue.
Responsibilities:
- Guide customers through the full financing process, including credit assessment, loan pre-qualification, lender negotiation, and compliant deal documentation
- Present and sell F&I products (extended warranties, GAP insurance, service contracts, etc.) tailored to each customer's needs and budget, effectively handling objections to maximize penetration rates
- Structure financing deals that balance customer satisfaction with dealership profitability, utilizing available tools and techniques within legal and ethical boundaries
- Deliver an exceptional, consultative customer experience by building trust, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring clarity throughout every step of the transaction
- Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Truth in Lending Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act, and stay current on regulatory updates
- Maintain strong relationships with lenders and insurance providers, and train and mentor sales staff on F&I products and processes
- Assist with sales reporting, financial analysis, and additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- 3 years of experience in automotive finance with a highline brand
- Strong understanding of automotive financing principles and loan options.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to close deals and meet sales targets.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in computer skills and dealership management software (DMS).
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A valid driver's license with a clean record.
- Knowledge of F&I regulations and compliance is a plus.
Benefits of Working at Swickard:
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
Competitive benefits package:
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
About Us
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?
Salary : $75,000 - $175,000