Description
This is a regional posting supporting multiple dealerships across the Seattle Area as hiring needs arise.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Finance & Insurance process, ensuring deals are structured efficiently, compliantly, and profitably.
This role works closely with the sales team and customers to deliver a seamless experience while maximizing revenue and maintaining strict compliance standards. Top performers consistently drive strong PVR and product penetration in a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities- Drive F&I Performance: Structure deals, present financing and protection products, and maximize profitability per transaction while maintaining a strong customer experience.
- Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Maintain 100% compliance with federal, state, and lender regulations. Ensure all deal documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Deliver a Premium Customer Experience: customers through financing options with clarity and professionalism. Build trust while delivering a smooth and transparent process.
- Manage Deal Flow and Funding: Coordinate with sales and lenders to ensure timely funding, clean paperwork, and efficient deal processing.
- Maximize Product Penetration: Present and sell F&I products effectively while maintaining integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Build and Maintain Lender Relationships: Work with a network of lenders to secure competitive financing options and maintain strong partnerships.
- Monitor Performance Metrics: Track key performance indicators including PVR, product penetration, and funding timelines. Adjust approach to improve results.
- Stay Current on Industry Standards: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations, lender programs, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient): kindness, optimism, curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
- 3+ years of experience as an Automotive Finance Manager or high-performing F&I professional
- Proven track record of strong PVR and product penetration performance
- Strong knowledge of automotive finance, lending, and compliance regulations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with CRM and dealership management systems
- Career Path: This is more than a job. You’ll have opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles across a multi-rooftop organization.
- Training and Support: Ongoing development to help you improve performance and advance your career.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to multiple dealerships and brands creates long-term advancement potential.
- Inclusive Culture: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion.
- Competitive pay plan
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, Oregon.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Our goal is simple: Be the customer’s favorite place to buy or service their vehicle—and the employee’s favorite place to work.
- Swickard represents highline brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked among the fastest-growing dealership groups in the United States by Automotive News.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing a vehicle. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for professionals who want to change that—through hospitality, integrity, and performance.
Apply to be considered for current or upcoming Finance Manager opportunities across the Seattle Area.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience as an Automotive Finance Manager or high-performing F&I professional
- Proven track record of strong PVR and product penetration performance
- Strong knowledge of automotive finance, lending, and compliance regulations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with CRM and dealership management systems
- High Hospitality Quotient, including kindness, optimism, curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
Swickard Auto Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Swickard Auto Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Swickard Auto Group.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked pay in sales and finance can deliver strong earnings, with high performers in sales-heavy or leadership roles described as doing well. Several role ranges indicate six‑figure on‑target potential where volume and plan stability exist.
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Flexible Benefits — The package consistently features medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO/holidays, discounts, a 401(k), HSA options, and even pet insurance. Company materials and job postings present this breadth across stores.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and FMLA are explicitly listed alongside core medical coverage. This inclusion signals family‑oriented support as part of the standard offering.
Swickard Auto Group Insights
What We Do
Swickard Auto Group is a leading national automotive retailer and one of the West Coast's largest privately owned dealership groups. Operating over 50 franchises across six states, including Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas, they specialize in luxury and premium automotive brands. The company is dedicated to redefining the car buying experience by combining operational excellence with a deep-rooted culture of hospitality and community commitment.
