Full-Time

Automotive Finance Manager

Updated on 9/4/2026

Ken Garff Auto Group

Ken Garff Auto Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Multi-location auto dealer focused on transparency

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160k/yr

+ Commissions + Bonuses + Incentives + Year-end bonus program + 401(k) company match

Cathedral City, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • Two or more years of experience in a dealership Finance and Insurance department, selling financial services, or auto sales.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain required insurance licenses.
  • Ability to provide references upon request.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • Professional personal appearance.
  • Ability to sell a minimum quota according to dealership standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Secure vehicle sales and protect front-end gross while treating every customer in a friendly and professional manner regardless of financing, purchasing decision, or credit ability.
  • Learn and adhere to Ken Garff Finance and Insurance policies and procedures.
  • Maintain minimum standards for the sale of Finance and Insurance products and financing based on income and penetration levels.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with multiple lending sources.
  • Submit finance deal paperwork to finance sources and obtain approval.
  • Finalize all paperwork for each car deal, submit it to the accounting office, and ensure information accuracy.
  • Maintain a Daily Operating Control and review it regularly with the General Manager.
  • Provide Sales Managers with an average interest rate monthly for computing customer payments.
  • Maintain a program ensuring a 100-percent turnover ratio to the Finance and Insurance department.
  • Attend sales meetings and instruct salespeople on proper endorsement of Finance and Insurance products and dealership financing.
  • Attend daily Save-A-Deal meetings, other manager meetings, and related dealership meetings.
  • Maintain an up-to-date manual containing lender rates and incentives, factory programs and incentives, Finance and Insurance product prices, and other pertinent information.
  • Assist with customer claims on Finance and Insurance products and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts with the sales department, establish monthly objectives, and meet those objectives.
  • Maintain insurance files containing policies, rates, claim forms, and procedures.
  • Collect and safeguard all money and fees required in transactions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Spanish bilingual ability.
  • College degree.

Ken Garff Auto Group operates a multi-location network of car dealerships across Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California. It sells new and used vehicles and provides automotive services, parts, and customer support through its many stores. The company emphasizes a customer experience built around transparency, trust, and attentive service, encapsulated in its brand slogan “We Hear You.” Its approach combines a long-standing commitment to ethical business practices with community involvement, employee benefits, and a focus on making the car-buying process clearer and more respectful than traditional dealerships. The goal is to deliver an unsurpassed customer experience at every interaction while supporting the communities it serves and maintaining strong, people-oriented corporate values.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1932

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What believers are saying

  • Ken Garff bought Volkswagen SouthTowne on June 8, 2026, adding Utah scale.
  • Brett Hopkins said the company targets broader expansion after Lexus and Volkswagen purchases.
  • Community programs in Colorado and Utah strengthen hiring appeal and local brand trust.

What critics are saying

  • Young Automotive bought Ken Garff Nissan Riverdale on June 16, 2026, shrinking Utah presence.
  • The Tekion conversion through 2026 risks store disruption, training friction, and delayed closings.
  • Captive finance concentration with Arivo exposes earnings to nonprime credit deterioration.

What makes Ken Garff Auto Group unique

  • Salt Lake City-rooted group owns 71-plus dealerships across nine states in 2026.
  • Tekion rollout spans all stores by end-2026, standardizing retail operations systemwide.
  • Arivo Acceptance becomes its captive finance arm, tightening sales-to-lending integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Company News

CBT News
Jun 8th, 2026
Ken Garff expands Utah footprint with Volkswagen purchase.

Ken Garff expands Utah footprint with Volkswagen purchase. Ken Garff Automotive Group has acquired Volkswagen SouthTowne in South Jordan, Utah, from Susan Watkins. Announced on June 8, 2026, the transaction marks the group's first acquisition of 2026 and expands its dealership portfolio in its home state. The dealership has been renamed Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne. David Ibarra of Live Ready(R) Dealer Exchange Brokering facilitated the transaction. Deal details: Seller: Susan Watkins Buyer: Ken Garff Automotive Group Transaction Date: June 8, 2026 Rebranded Dealerships: * Volkswagen SouthTowne | Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne Advisor/Facilitator: Live Ready(R) Dealer Exchange Brokering

North Forty News
Nov 19th, 2025
Ken Garff Automotive Group Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Local Veterans

Ken Garff Automotive Group provides Thanksgiving meals to local veterans. Fort Collins and Greeley sites host drive-through giveaways as part of multi-state community service effort. Ken Garff Automotive Group is partnering with the Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center and the Community Veteran Project to provide free Thanksgiving meals to veterans and military families during its annual "Drive Out Hunger" events in Greeley and Fort Collins. The effort is part of the company's "We're 'Hear' for You" community-giving initiative, which engages employees in hands-on service projects across nine states. Each vehicle that enters the drive-through will receive a tote bag containing a frozen turkey, sides, dessert, and cooking essentials - support intended to help Northern Colorado veterans enjoy a complete holiday meal. "Drive Out Hunger is our way of giving back to those who have given so much," said Brett Hopkins, CEO of Ken Garff Automotive Group. "We're proud to expand this event across all nine states where we do business, allowing us to connect with even more veterans and their families." Packing Events - Tuesday, Nov. 18 - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Greeley, 4901 29th St., Greeley - Thursday, Nov. 20 - 11 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Fort Collins, 4809 S. College Ave. Distribution Events - Thursday, Nov. 20 - 3 - 6 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Greeley, 4901 29th St., Greeley - Friday, Nov. 21 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ken Garff Ford Fort Collins, 4809 S. College Ave. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. A Military ID, VA Medical Card, or Veterans Identification Card is required. Find more Northern Colorado community stories at https://northfortynews.com.

Coverager
Aug 5th, 2024
AutoComplete secures funding from investors

AutoComplete, a company helping car dealerships offer insurance, has closed a SAFE-structured financing round with participation from Bain Ventures, FM Capital, Presidio, and several strategic dealership group investors including AutoNation Inc., Butler Automotive Group, and others. Founded in 2021 and led by Ahmed Khaishgi, AutoComplete aims to expand its auto insurance platform with this new backing.