Jeffrey Brown
Arlington
Summary
Finance Director and Operations Professional with over 10 years of experience managing cash flow, banking relationships, inventory funding, financial product optimization, and client financing operations. Proven success overseeing a $15M credit facility, finalizing lender agreements to enhance liquidity, and achieving a 90% financial product penetration rate to drive profitability. Skilled in Excel, Access, and multiple financial and dealership management systems for reporting, analysis, and operational execution. In 2024, made the decision to return to school to expand career opportunities beyond the automotive industry and pursue a long-term corporate finance path. Seeking to leverage strong financial leadership, operational oversight, and client relationship management skills in a Treasury Analyst or Financial Operations role to support strategic cash management, liquidity planning, and organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Bishop Maserati and Alfa Romeo
Hurst
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed all dealership finance operations, overseeing daily cash positioning, banking relationships, and internal funding procedures to ensure optimal liquidity management.
- Managed a $15M floorplan facility, strategically reallocating assets among lenders to maximize cash availability and minimize interest expenses.
- Negotiated and finalized prime, subprime, and private lender funding agreements to optimize deal approvals and accelerate cash flow.
- Achieved a 90% backend product penetration rate, increasing dealership profitability while maintaining compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Supervised payroll processing, banking transactions, and internal financial controls, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured complete deal funding accuracy by auditing submissions and maintaining lender relationships for fast approvals.
- Leveraged Excel, Access, CDK, and StoneEagle systems to manage cash position reporting, forecasting, and lender performance tracking.
Finance & Insurance Manager / Dealer Consultant
Peter C. Foy & Associates
Myrtle Beach
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Consulted with automotive, RV, and commercial vehicle dealerships to promote backend financial products (DOWC, Veritas, Omega).
- Developed and delivered training programs for dealership finance teams, improving backend profit penetration rates.
- Built and managed a strong portfolio of luxury, franchise, and independent dealerships.
- Negotiated against competing finance providers to secure exclusive product agreements and maximize dealership backend profitability.
- Gained deep expertise in dealership risk management, note purchasing, floorplan financing, and ancillary finance products.
- Held a Property & Casualty License to support dealership insurance services.
Finance Director
Young Chevrolet
Garland
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed all finance operations between the sales desk and finance department, managing deal flow across multiple finance managers.
- Secured funding for over 300 vehicle transactions, focusing on creative subprime deal structuring and maximizing lender approvals.
- Strengthened relationships with prime and subprime lenders to expedite funding and improve profitability.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize deal movement efficiency and compliance with lender requirements.
Finance Manager & Sales Executive
Land Rover Jaguar Frisco
Frisco
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Promoted from top sales performer to Finance Manager to oversee luxury client financial transactions.
- Specialized in converting purchases into leases to optimize dealership cash flow and inventory turnover.
- Managed backend product sales and structured complex lease and finance deals for high-net-worth clientele.
Assistant Sales Manager & Internet Manager
Vandergriff Acura
Arlington
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed a team of over 30 sales associates by distributing internet leads and supporting customer engagement.
- Led lease retention campaigns and converted service drive customers to new sales.
- Developed and presented closing ratio and lead provider performance reports to dealership leadership.
Finance Assistant / Dealership Operations Support
Ennis Ford
Ennis
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Supported operations in inventory management, accounting, parts, and finance.
- Promoted to Finance Department, preparing loan and lease deal packages for lender funding and title processing.
- Built a foundational understanding of dealership finance operations, cash flow, and inventory control.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2026
Associate of Science - General Business
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX06-2025
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
Ennis, TX06-2015
Skills
- Cash management and forecasting
- Bank and lender negotiations
- Payroll administration
- Inventory funding management
- Financial reporting and reconciliation
- Payment processing compliance
- Debt management optimization
- Strategic financial analysis
- Client negotiation skills
- Financial systems expertise
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Employee training programs
- Organizational efficiency
- Compliance monitoring strategies
- Eagerness to learn
- Effective teamwork
- Communication proficiency
Activities
- Tennis
- Band
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Agricultural Science (Livestock Exhibitor)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Director
Bishop Maserati and Alfa Romeo
01.2023 - 03.2025
Finance & Insurance Manager / Dealer Consultant
Peter C. Foy & Associates
01.2022 - 06.2024
Finance Director
Young Chevrolet
01.2021 - 12.2022
Finance Manager & Sales Executive
Land Rover Jaguar Frisco
10.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Sales Manager & Internet Manager
Vandergriff Acura
01.2016 - 10.2018
Finance Assistant / Dealership Operations Support
Ennis Ford
01.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Science - General Business
Navarro College
High School Diploma -
Ennis High School
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