
Level Experienced Job Location Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater - Stillwater, MN 55082 Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range $112,000.00 - $204,000.00 Base+Commission/year Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Finance
For over fifty years, Cornerstone Auto Group has experienced continuous growth and evolution through generations of family ownership. Being family owned has its rewards. We operate on a set of standards that you don't find at other dealerships. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections with both our customers and employees. Learn more about our story of success and dedication to excellence.
We firmly believe in investing in the success of our team members. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward personal and professional development through comprehensive initiatives aimed at unlocking your full potential and fostering your career advancement. This unwavering commitment to our employees has been recognized by our team members themselves, resulting in being honored as a Top Workplace in MN since 2018 and a Top Workplace USA since 2022. We are looking for someone to join us in the role of Finance Manager at our Stillwater Chevrolet location.
Benefits that we offer:
· Paid Training and Development
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek
· Career Path and Promotion Opportunities
· Free College Education through Strayer Online University
· Multiple health care options with corporate contribution
· Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match
· Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000
· HSA
· 401K w/Corporate Match
· Vision Insurance
· Accident and Critical Illness
· Short- and Long-Term Disability
· Supplemental Life Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts
· Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts
· Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
Primary duties will consist of but not limited to:
Presents financing options, credit life, accident, and health insurance to customers.
Protect the dealership’s interest by following local, state and federal regulations, including verifying and protecting customer identity.
Fully disclose details of sales and F&I products making sure the customer understands their terms.
Provides customers with thorough explanation of optional aftermarket products and extended warranties.
Manages CIT (Contracts in Transit) daily to assure prompt funding.
E-contracting to be used with banks available to accelerate funding time.
Manage/control (protect) license plate and tab distribution.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources, including the manufacturer.
Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval.
Conducts and see that business is conducted in an ethical and professional manner.
Processes all federal, state, and dealer paperwork related to vehicle transaction.
Checks all paperwork for correct title, lien information, taxes, etc., before forwarding to accounting.
Acquires and maintains current state insurance license, completing continuing credit insurance education as needed.
Provides customers with complete explanation of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
Seeks new lending institutions to secure competitive interest rates and finance programs continually.
Manages the alternative finance source program to ensure that several sources are available.
Provides sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs continually.
Trains the sales staff regarding the benefits of financing, insurance and extended service programs.
Get involved as early as possible in the sales transaction.
Meet the customer at the sales associate’s desk.
Take or review all credit applications prior to submitting to lenders.
Verifies all funds are collected as well as the title and lien releases are secured, or a payment is collected to obtain them.
Education and/or
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Current, valid Drivers License with driving record that meets insurance company standards
Willing to submit and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Good working relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service
Ability to lift 25lbs
Ability to have a flexible schedule (evenings and Saturdays)
Our Values: We value our relationships We do what is right, what is honest We aim for excellence We listen to really understand We take action We show respect We work as teams We strive to improve, learn We greet each day with gratitude We celebrate what we do together
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Even though the name Cornerstone is relatively new, we are a family owned business that has been around for nearly 60 years. The company was founded in the early 1960’s with Brookdale Ford, in Brooklyn Center, the largest Ford dealership in Minnesota for more than 35 years. We have been pursuing excellence ever since. Over time, the company expanded to include auto dealerships and operations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota.
In 1972 we acquired Elk River Ford, our longest continually serving location. We expanded in Elk River with a Chrysler and Dodge franchise, followed by Jeep, and finally KIA. Since 2010, Cornerstone has added a pre-owned location in Plymouth and a Chevrolet dealership in Monticello.
Cornerstone Automotive has become a sustainable and dependable business, however, we refuse to stand still. Change is constant, maybe more so in the car business. Customer preferences, economic conditions, new car models, transportation habits, competition, and technology are constantly reshaping the auto landscape. Even though there will always be adapting, our values hold true. Determination, hard work, doing what’s right, striving always to improve, and a deep commitment to serving others – these are the things that will continue to define who we are and what we do.
We are honored to serve everyone. We live our values through our actions. Our workforce is the most valuable asset we have and the reason for our success. That is why we are proud of being recognized by our employees as a Minnesota Top Workplace. We are family run and treat our customers the way we want to be treated. Please allow us the opportunity to help you get to where you’re going!