Finance Manager

Position:  Finance Manager

WHAT IS GOING ON?
We are growing our finance department and want to add a Finance Manager to our team.  

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Money of course:  We have a great performance-based compensation package for our finance managers.  


• Career Path:  Our organization is built on providing a clear path for employees who desire to move up in the automotive industry. 


• Management & Sales Support:  Superior sales support from our great award-winning team of management and sales staff.


• Benefits:  Medical - Dental – Paid Vacation –401k retirement option with yearly company contributions.

WHAT ARE WE SEARCHING FOR?
True love, a new show to binge on Netflix, and a way to keep the YouTube audio going when you close the app? In the meantime, we are looking for someone that takes pride in their work to help the people in Acadiana make good decisions about purchasing automobiles.  Obviously, we are hoping you have knowledge of automotive finance including:

• Maintaining high income standards


• Insistent warranty and product penetration


• Well-versed in title laws & registration process


• Proficient at structuring deals for maximum profitability


• Team development


• Above-average CSI scores


• Proactive management of contracts in transit


• Working knowledge of CDK is a plus

The ideal person would be ambitious, confident, outgoing, creative, professional, desiring meaningful work, hardworking, and good at presenting ideas.  We judge all of our respective candidates through the lens of our core values. 

• Integrity:  The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity


• Excellence:  A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement


• Proactive Responsibility:  Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence


• One Team:  A professional team-player that deeply respects others


• Service:  A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other


• Attitude + Heart:  Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy towards others

WHAT DO YOU DO?
Hopefully you know this, but let’s write it down anyway:

• Determines desire/need for automobile financing by interviewing the customer; exploring payment options.

• Sells products and services by reviewing desire/need for automobile insurance, credit insurance, extended warranties, anti-theft devices, protection packages, etc.; explaining options, provisions, and premiums.

• Verifies automobile purchase information by reviewing sales contract data; conferring with sales department; making adjustments as needed.

• Determines customer creditworthiness by studying customer credit application; obtaining credit reports; analyzing information; comparing customer evaluation to organization standards; searching for lenders in information system; forwarding applications to lenders; conferring with loan underwriters and loan processors; obtaining stipulations when required; approves or rejects loan.

• Prepares transaction documents by completing loan agreements, Department of Motor Vehicle registration, and related documents.

• Confirms automobile sales contract information by disclosing data, provisions, finance charges, and interest rates to customer; ensuring understanding of content.

• Maintains dealership reputation by building and maintaining customer rapport; answering questions; providing information; resolving discrepancies and dissatisfactions; maintaining a satisfactory Customer Satisfaction Index; complying with federal, state, and local regulations; helping others comply.

• Maintains customer confidence and organization stability by keeping information confidential; helping others comply.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 

WHEN DO YOU DO IT?
We are open from 8:30 to 7:00 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Friday - Saturday and closed on Sundays. You are given a day off during the week.  We do believe in a life work balance so we are very flexible as you need.  Please apply if you have any questions.

WHO ARE WE?
We are Giles Automotive Group.  We pride ourselves in living out our mission to be a “vehicle" that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community.  Our mission is more than a cute phrase or something we hang on our wall.  The Giles Mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person.  We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.  Our mission impacts how we help our clients, as we like to say we don't "sell" cars, we help people buy cars.  And finally, our mission is reflected in our contribution to Acadiana.  Please visit gilesgivesback.com to see some of our primary causes.  Let's just say our culture is positive and progressive, especially for a car dealership.  

WHAT'S NEXT?
Come work for a great company and earn a great living. If you have a great attitude and love serving people, we want you to apply. We are offering a meaningful career choice that you can build and make an excellent living. Apply now to be considered and we look forward to meeting you!

Must be 21 or older and have a valid driver's license with a decent driving record.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.