Dealership Finance Director - Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek

Sonic Automotive

$100K — $300K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Finance Director in luxury highline automotive dealership.
  • Demonstrated strong F&I performance and metrics expertise.
  • In-depth knowledge of automotive financing, compliance, and F&I products.
  • Proven leadership skills in hiring, training, and motivating teams.
  • Strong analytical and financial management abilities relevant to dealership performance.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • High level of integrity with a commitment to ethical practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the F&I department, focusing on coaching and performance development.
  • Oversee financing options, lender relationships, and deal structuring for profitability.
  • Monitor F&I performance metrics including product penetration and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with all F&I transaction standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Sales Management to enhance deal structures and overall dealership performance.
  • Promote a customer-first culture while upholding integrity and compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match options.
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, performance-driven work environment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $100,000 to $300,000

We are looking for Automotive Dealership Industry F&I Directors with highline luxury to join our Team!

Job Description

Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the dealership's Finance & Insurance (F&I) operations, ensuring strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer experience. This position works closely with the General Manager, Sales Management, and dealership teams to maximize profitability while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the dealership's F&I department, including coaching, training, and performance development.
  • Oversee financing, leasing, F&I products, lender relationships, and deal structuring to maximize profitability.
  • Monitor F&I performance metrics, including PVR, product penetration, finance reserve, and overall department profitability.
  • Ensure all F&I transactions, documentation, disclosures, and processes meet company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Sales Management to improve deal structure, gross profit, CSI/customer satisfaction, and overall dealership performance.
  • Foster a customer-first culture while maintaining high standards of integrity, professionalism, compliance, and ethical selling practices.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Dealership Finance Director, luxury highline experience.
  • Proven track record of strong F&I performance, including finance penetration, product sales, PVR, and gross-profit results.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive financing, leasing, lender programs, F&I products, and dealership compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience hiring, training, coaching, and motivating F&I and sales teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and financial-management skills, with the ability to understand and act on dealership performance metrics.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical sales practices, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Additional Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.


Additional Information

Compensation:
  • $100,000 to $300,000

(The Finance Director position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base salary. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value, or number of closed sales achieved at $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.)

Schedule:
  • Full Time
  • Monday through Sunday availability

What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth
  • A collaborative, performance-driven work environment

Learn more: https://jobs.sonicautomotive.com/benefits

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