Jacob Ritz
Hickory
Summary
Ambitious finance manager offering several years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Cloninger Ford of Morganton
Morganton
2025.09 - Current
- Managed financial reporting processes for dealership operations and performance
- Read credit reports
- Submitted deals for approval
- Sell insurances such as VSC, GAP, Tire & Wheel, etc.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow efficiency.
- Coach and train sales people to close deals on their own.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies across all departments.
Finance Manager
Hyundai of Asheville
Asheville
2025.05 - 2025.09
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow efficiency.
- Read credit reports
- Submitted deals for approval
- Trained and coached sales people to close deals
- Ensured compliance with regulations and internal policies across all departments.
Sales Associate
Cloninger Ford
Hickory
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained extensive product knowledge to answer customer inquiries effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Hyundai of Asheville
Asheville
2019.12 - 2024.10
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained extensive product knowledge to answer customer inquiries effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and customer satisfaction.
Maintenance Technician
Continental Teves
Fletcher
2015.11 - 2019.12
- Conducted routine maintenance on Robotic systems and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in machinery and identified repair needs.
- Performed electrical repairs for lighting and power systems.
Pad-Locker
WestRock
Marion
2012.07 - 2015.11
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently and safely.
- Organized inventory using warehouse management systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
Education
Industrial Electrician - Associates Electrical Engineering
A-B Tech Community College
Asheville , Nc 2012.09 - 2015.06
McDowell High School
Marion, NCSkills
- Closing deals
- People skills
- Credit report analysis
- Insurance sales
- Compliance auditing
- Deal submission
- Customer relationship management
- Vehicle selection assistance
- Sales process optimization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Coaching techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Customer service
Certification
- Assurant F&I Training
- APCO / Easycare F&I Training
Timeline
Finance Manager
Cloninger Ford of Morganton
2025.09 - Current
Finance Manager
Hyundai of Asheville
2025.05 - 2025.09
Sales Associate
Cloninger Ford
2024.10 - 2025.05
Sales Associate
Hyundai of Asheville
2019.12 - 2024.10
Maintenance Technician
Continental Teves
2015.11 - 2019.12
Industrial Electrician - Associates Electrical Engineering
A-B Tech Community College
2012.09 - 2015.06
Pad-Locker
WestRock
2012.07 - 2015.11
McDowell High School