THOMAS WUNDER
GOSHEN,NY
Summary
Experienced Automotive Finance & Insurance Manager with a decade of success across luxury, high-volume, and multi-store auto group environments. Proven ability to maximize backend gross, maintain elite CSI, and ensure full regulatory compliance while delivering transparent, customer-focused finance solutions. Strong closer with deep expertise in leasing, lender relations, and product presentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance & Insurance Manager
TASCA Automotive Group
01.2025 - Current
- Manage F&I operations across a high-performance auto group environment
- Consistently maximize backend profitability while maintaining strong CSI
- Structure retail and lease deals across multiple lenders and credit tiers
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and lender requirements
- Utilize menu selling to improve transparency and product penetration
- Maintain efficient funding processes with minimal contract rewrites
Finance & Insurance Manager
Jeep of Manhattan
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Oversaw high-volume F&I production in a fast-paced urban dealership
- Structured complex lease and finance deals with aggressive lender programs
- Delivered strong backend gross while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Built and maintained relationships with national and regional lenders
- Specialized in subprime and near-prime approvals without compromising compliance
- Reduced funding delays through accurate documentation and eContracting
Finance & Insurance Manager
Land Rover of Parsippany
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed F&I operations in a luxury-brand environment with high CSI expectations
- Specialized in premium lease structures, protection products, and brand compliance
- Achieved consistent service contract and protection product penetration
- Delivered a white-glove customer experience aligned with Land Rover standards
- Maintained excellent audit results and low chargeback exposure
Education
High School Diploma -
GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Finance & Lease Structuring
- Money Factor & Residual Expertise
- Backend Gross Optimization
- Menu-Based Product Presentation
- Service Contract, GAP, Tire & Wheel
- Prime & Subprime Lending
- Lender Relationships & Callbacks
- Compliance (OFAC, Red Flags, Privacy)
- EContracting & Funding
- CSI & Customer Retention
- CDK
- RouteOne
- Menu Selling Platforms
- EContracting
- CRM & Digital Retailing Tools
Certification
- F&I Compliance Training (Annual)
- Manufacturer & Auto Group F&I Programs
Timeline
Finance & Insurance Manager
TASCA Automotive Group
01.2025 - Current
Finance & Insurance Manager
Jeep of Manhattan
01.2020 - 01.2025
Finance & Insurance Manager
Land Rover of Parsippany
01.2015 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL