Special Finance Manager (Automotive Dealership Experience Required)

Jeff D'Ambrosio Auto Group

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in dealership finance or special finance role
  • Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds software is a plus
  • Knowledge of subprime programs and lending processes
  • Track record of achieving high approval rates
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits

Responsibilities

  • Oversee subprime and near-prime deal structuring from application to funding
  • Develop relationships with banks and finance companies to maximize approvals
  • Train sales team on credit processes and customer communication
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and dealership policies
  • Optimize deal structure and product penetration to drive profitability

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
  • Full benefits including health, dental, and 401K options
  • Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion
  • Collaborative and supportive high-energy team environment
Full Job Description
Jeff D'Ambrosio Auto Group is expanding, and we're looking for a driven, solutionsoriented Special Finance Manager to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fastpaced retail automotive environment and knows how to structure deals that help every customer find a path to ownership.
About the Role

You'll oversee all aspects of special finance operations, from cultivating lender relationships to coaching sales teams on best practices. Your expertise will help customers with diverse credit backgrounds secure financing while ensuring compliance, profitability, and an exceptional buying experience.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage special finance operations: Oversee subprime and nearprime deal structuring from application to funding.
  • Develop and maintain lender relationships: Work closely with a wide network of banks and finance companies to maximize approvals.
  • Coach and support the sales team: Train staff on credit processes, documentation, and customer communication.
  • Ensure compliance and accuracy: Maintain adherence to federal, state, and dealership policies.
  • Drive department profitability: Optimize deal structure, product penetration, and lender mix.
Required Qualifications
  • Automotive dealership experience: Minimum 2 years in a dealership finance or special finance role.
  • Automotive Dealerships Software: Reynolds and Reynolds Experience a plus +
  • Strong lender network knowledge: Familiarity with subprime programs, stip requirements, and funding processes.
  • Proven track record of approvals and gross: Demonstrated success in highvolume or highchallenge environments.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills: Ability to build trust with customers and lenders.
  • Organizational and compliance awareness: Detailoriented with strong documentation habits.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package: Base salary plus performancebased bonuses.
  • Full benefits: Health, dental and 401K options
  • Career growth opportunities: A dealership committed to promoting from within.
  • Supportive, highenergy team environment: Work with professionals who value collaboration and results.

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