Chief Development Officer - Higher Ed. jobs in Rock Island, IL

Overview

Accelerate your career with Ed Morse Automotive Group! With 75 years of industry experience, we provide excellent service to our customers and team members. Our expanding automotive group spans across FL, TX, OK, MO, IL, IA, CO, and AZ with over 50 locations, representing 30 automotive, powersports, and motorcycle brands. Join a family-oriented company that values personal and professional growth.

Ed Morse is currently seeking a Finance Manager to join our team. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provides customers with a thorough explanation of aftermarket products and extended Service Contracts and helps them purchase the right products for their needs.
• Submits paperwork to obtain approvals from finance sources on all finance deals in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains an impeccable reputation and good working relationships with multiple finance sources including manufacturers.
• Prepares and mails all deal packages with complete and proper documentation to lenders and follows any other process that may be in place in their respective department
• Accurately audits team deals post-sale
• Ensures the expeditious funding of all contracts
• Structures deals for maximum profitability and collectability
• Fully proficient with title laws and registration process
• Maintains proficiency and certifications as required for the position
• Works closely with Sales Desk, submits deals to lenders for approval, makes credit decisions, and effectively closes deals
• Verifies insurance and obtains payoffs on trades with open lines.
• Processes federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
• Checks all paperwork for correct residual, commission, buy rate, title, lien information, taxes and DMV paperwork before forwarding to the business office.
• Assists retail salesperson in collecting down payment and all monies associated with transaction.
• Assists in all other areas of the financial services department, as needed.
• Creates and maintains good relations with guests.
• Maintains High CSI

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience as a Finance Manager in the automotive industry
• Special Finance, subprime lending experience desirable
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency to deliver deals
• A high degree of ownership and accountability for achieving results
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize in order to optimize daily opportunities and complete necessary processes and paperwork
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s/bachelor's degree candidates preferred
• Must successfully complete a background and drug screening

Why Ed Morse?

In addition to a rewarding career, Ed Morse offers our employees the following:

• Weekly Pay
• Uncapped earning potential! -Bonuses, Commissions, etc.
• 401K with company match
• Competitive Health Benefits including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Insurance options, Life Insurance, Short Team Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Wellness Program
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Six Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Fantastic Employee Purchase Program! – Discounts on vehicles, parts & service
• Employee Referral Program- Get rewarded for working with friends!
• Become involved in our community with Ed Morse Cares
• Unlimited career potential- opportunities in multiple states with over 30 brands!
• Ongoing Education- receive manufacturer and product knowledge training