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Michael Kigin

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San Diego,CA

Summary


Versatile automotive leader with extensive experience across finance and sales management. Respected closer who builds trust, elevates guest satisfaction through clear communication, and runs disciplined, audit-ready processes. Blends front-end coaching with back-end precision to protect margin, speed cycle time, and strengthen long-term relationships.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Kearny Mesa Subaru Genesis
05.2023 - 08.2025



Deal Structuring and Menu Presentation


Regulatory Compliance: OFAC, GLBA, FTC Safeguards


Guest Experience


Structured and finalized finance contracts with a focus on compliance and profitability.


Partnered with lenders and vendors to secure competitive terms and protect CSI.


Coached sales teams on process discipline, paperwork accuracy, and value-based presentations.


Drove cross-department collaboration to streamline guest experience and increase retention.










Finance Manager

Tasca White Plains Jeep Chrysler Dodge
2022 - 04.2023

Plains, New York

Structured and delivered finance contracts with precision and compliance in a high-volume environment.

Built strong lender relationships to secure competitive approvals and products.

Learned and applied a distinctly different East Coast approach to the car business—including disciplined structuring, appointment setting, and guest flow.

Guided sales teams on deal flow, disclosures, and paperwork integrity with a focus on CSI.

Recognized for leadership that safeguarded margin while maintaining guest trust.

Sales Manager/Finance Manager

North County Kia
09.2012 - 06.2020


Directed both sales and finance operations, ensuring seamless turnover from the showroom to the finance office.


Structured and finalized contracts with precision, balancing profitability and compliance.


Trained sales teams on appointment setting, road to the sale fundamentals, and disciplined deal structuring.


Strengthened lender and vendor partnerships to support finance approvals and product penetration.


Elevated customer satisfaction through transparent communication and consistent follow-up.

Education

Diploma -

Mira Mesa High School
San Diego, CA

Skills

Sales and Finance Management

Timeline

Finance Manager

Kearny Mesa Subaru Genesis
05.2023 - 08.2025

Sales Manager/Finance Manager

North County Kia
09.2012 - 06.2020

Finance Manager

Tasca White Plains Jeep Chrysler Dodge
2022 - 04.2023

Diploma -

Mira Mesa High School
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