Automotive Finance Director - Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City

Company Overview:

Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City is a prestigious dealership committed to delivering luxury vehicles and exceptional customer service. As part of our dedication to excellence, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Automotive Finance Director to join our team.

Position Overview:

The Automotive Finance Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing the dealership's finance and insurance (F&I) department. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with extensive knowledge of automotive financing, insurance products, and compliance regulations. The Finance Director will collaborate closely with the sales team to maximize profitability through effective F&I processes while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This is a full-time position on-site at our dealership in Edmond, OK.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance and insurance department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve finance and insurance sales goals and objectives.
• Train, mentor, and supervise finance managers and staff to ensure compliance with dealership policies and procedures.
• Review and approve finance contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor lender relationships and negotiate competitive financing terms for customers.
• Stay informed about industry trends, finance products, and compliance regulations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with financing options and explaining contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of finance transactions and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Collaborate with the sales team to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction through effective F&I processes.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement improvement strategies to optimize departmental efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., AFIP) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive finance management, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong understanding of automotive financing, insurance products, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS) and finance software.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

We value our team members as our most valuable resource, recognizing the significant contribution you make to the dealership's success every day. Here's what we provide:

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer-paid life insurance up to $25,000, with additional coverage available
• Annual employer-paid flu vaccination
• Employer matching 401k contributions up to 3%
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Reimbursement for jury duty pay difference for full-time employees (up to two weeks per year)
• Paid vacation time: 1 week/year after one year of employment, 2 weeks/year after two years, and 3 weeks/year after five years
• Paid sick leave: 3 days/year
• Paid bereavement leave: 3 days/year for immediate family members
• Online access (PC and Apps) to Payroll (Clocking in & out) & Benefits Data
• Toll Free Payroll & Benefits number to call for help M-F 7 AM to 10:30 PM (CST)
• Access to LifeCare (24 hours a day), a Work-Life Employee Assistance Program. LifeCare saves time and money with quality matches to resources for parenting, senior care, legal and financial services, home services, wellness, and EAP sessions. LifeCare also operates LifeMart, one of the largest members-only online discounts shopping websites, with discounts on thousands of products and services.
• Access to “Health Advocate” to give you trained professionals to help take care of Health Care & Benefits Issues

Voluntary benefits including:

• Dental insurance with employer contribution
• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• Health savings account contribution option
• Vision plan
• Legal shield coverage
• Christmas fund with company match

Additional perks:

• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Discounts on parts and service
• Gym facilities on site (Oklahoma City locations)
• Semi-monthly pay periods (15th and last day of the month)
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
• Employer-paid lunches every Saturday
• Employer-paid lunches/dinners on special occasions

Our commitment is to ensure the well-being of our employees, knowing that happy employees provide exceptional service to our clients. Thank you for considering joining our team!

Our dealership has been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or preference, marital status, citizenship status, military status, age, national origin, nationality, handicap or disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. In keeping with this policy, we seek to recruit, hire, train, and promote into available jobs the most qualified persons and to administer personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and terminations in accordance with this policy. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in the workplace in a manner that is consistent with this policy.

If you are a strategic thinker with extensive experience in automotive finance management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for the Automotive Finance Director position at Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Join us in providing luxury vehicles and superior service to our valued customers. We look forward to welcoming you to our team dedicated to excellence and innovation in automotive finance.

Our dealership has been and remains committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or preference, marital status, citizenship status, military status, age, national origin, nationality, handicap or disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. In keeping with this policy, we seek to recruit, hire, train, and promote into available jobs the most qualified persons and to administer personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, layoffs, and terminations in accordance with this policy. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in the workplace in a manner that is consistent with this policy.