Finance Manager - Don Wood Ford - Athens OH - Athens, Ohio, United States

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Category: Dealer Development,Dealer Management System,Finance Manager,Sales Manager,Special Finance
  • Published: 07-06-2026
  • Salary: $120000 - $300000 Per Year
  • Job Location: Athens, Ohio, United States
Job Description:

Finance Manager (F&I) — Don Wood Ford Lincoln | Athens, Ohio

Most F&I job postings promise "competitive pay" and "great culture." This one tells you exactly what you're walking into.

The Opportunity

One office. One chair. Over 60 retail deliveries a month.

No rotation. No splitting deals. No waiting for your turn.

This is a high-volume Ford dealership with an established customer base, strong management support, and an F&I office built to perform. It's demanding work—but it's also the reason this opportunity pays at the level it does.

You'll have access to Ford Credit, a deep bench of credit unions, and lender relationships we've built over more than 40 years. Our all-in PVR expectation is $2,000, and the entire dealership is committed to helping you achieve it.

The Pay

We're not posting our pay plan online for every competing dealer in southeast Ohio to read.

Instead, we'll put it in your hands during our first meeting. The plan you review is the plan you sign.

No hidden packs.
No earnings cap.
No rewriting the rules after your biggest year.

With 60+ monthly deliveries, this office consistently generates six figures in monthly F&I gross. If you've successfully managed a franchise F&I department before, you already understand what that can mean.

The Schedule

Five-day work week.

Closed every Sunday—and we have been since opening our doors in 1985.

We believe people should work hard while they're here and still have time for their families. That's part of our culture, not a recruiting slogan.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced franchise dealership Finance Manager—not someone looking to learn the role.

You should be someone who:

  • Knows how to maximize opportunity while maintaining complete compliance.

  • Presents a professional menu to every customer, every time.

  • Builds trust while protecting gross.

  • Takes pride in doing things the right way.

  • Wants to be part of a team that values integrity as much as performance.

Skill, character, and consistency matter here.

Growth Opportunity

Don Wood Automotive has been family-owned for more than 40 years and is now led by three generations working together every day.

With six dealerships and continued growth, advancement isn't just possible—it's expected. As leadership opportunities become available, we promote from within whenever we can.

Today's Finance Manager can become tomorrow's Finance Director.

Tools You'll Use

Tekion • RouteOne • CUDL • Upstart • vAuto • Conquest • Accu-Trade • Car Wars • LotPop/LotWalk

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off

  • Employee vehicle purchase program

Don Wood Ford Lincoln
2065 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Clean Driving Record (Insurability)
  • Previous Franchise Dealership F&I Experience
  • Proven Track Record of Strong F&I Performance
  • Ability to Obtain Required State Licensing (if applicable)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to Pass Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screen
  • Strong Computer Skills and Ability to Learn New Software
  • Professional Appearance and Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ford/Lincoln F&I Experience
  • Experience with RouteOne and Ford Credit
  • Experience Using Tekion DMS
  • Strong Relationships with Banks and Credit Unions
  • Compliance and Menu-Selling Expertise
  • VSC, GAP, and Ancillary Product Sales Experience
  • Proven Ability to Maintain High CSI While Producing Strong PVR

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional Integrity and Ethics
  • Strong Negotiation and Closing Skills
  • Excellent Communication and Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Ability to Thrive in a High-Volume Environment
  • Team-Oriented with a Positive Attitude
  • Self-Motivated and Results-Driven
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