
Business Office Coordinator, Ever - Costa Mesa at Ever (Costa Mesa, CA)
Ever· Costa Mesa, CA·
Job description
Business Office Coordinator Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite) Compensation: $24-$31 per hour (DOE)
About Ever
Ever is building the future of automotive retail by creating a modern, technology-driven customer experience. We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Office Coordinator to support title processing, registration, compliance, and vehicle acquisition documentation. This role is critical to ensuring accurate title work, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Purchasing.
What You'll Do
Title Processing & Compliance
- Review incoming titles for accuracy, lien releases, odometer disclosures, and state compliance requirements.
- Coordinate lien releases with financial institutions and verify payoff documentation.
- Process title transfers, registrations, and ownership documentation across multiple states.
- Maintain working knowledge of DMV regulations and title requirements, including California, Washington, and future expansion markets.
- Execute title reassignments and ensure all required documentation complies with state and federal regulations.
Documentation & Deal Integrity
- Audit completed deal jackets to verify all required documents are complete, accurate, and properly executed.
- Ensure all federal and state odometer disclosure requirements are satisfied.
- Maintain accurate digital records within the dealership management system (DMS).
- Track title submission dates, processing status, and completion milestones.
- Prepare and organize title documentation for internal audits and compliance reviews.
Vehicle Acquisition & Customer Purchases
- Process title transfers for trade-in vehicles and customer direct purchases.
- Verify ownership, lien status, and title accuracy before inventory intake.
- Coordinate loan payoffs and lien releases with Finance and lending institutions.
- Prepare Bills of Sale and supporting documentation for private-party purchases.
- Conduct or coordinate lien searches and ensure clean title prior to resale.
- Confirm seller payments are released only after title verification has been completed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Operations to ensure timely title processing.
- Escalate missing documentation, title discrepancies, or DMV issues promptly.
- Support vehicle delivery timelines by proactively resolving title-related obstacles.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding documentation requirements when necessary.
Qualifications
Required
- 1–2 years of automotive title and registration experience.
- Working knowledge of California title and registration requirements.
- Experience with dealership management systems such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Multi-state title and registration experience.
- Experience processing trade-ins, private-party purchases, auctions, or fleet transactions.
- Knowledge of floorplan funding and auction title workflows.
- Experience collaborating across Finance, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations teams.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely title processing with minimal errors.
- Strong compliance with DMV, state, and federal regulations.
- Well-organized documentation supporting successful audits.
- Effective cross-functional communication that keeps vehicle transactions moving efficiently.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ownership of assigned work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing EV retailer
Why work at Ever
- Mission-Driven: Opportunity to work at the intersection of tech and sustainability, directly contributing to EV adoption (40,000+ tCO2 avoided).
- High Growth Stage: Recently closed Series A with $100M in funding, indicating strong financial runway and rapid scaling. The company aims to build "the next $100B+ automotive business."
- Strong Engineering Culture: Engineering team is based in a dedicated office at 525 Brannan Street in San Francisco, focused on "building the next generation of auto retail."
- Hybrid/In-Office Policy: Roles are location-specific (San Francisco, Costa Mesa, Irvine). Engineering and corporate roles appear to be based in SF; operations and sales roles are in-person at showrooms.
- Notable Team: Work alongside former professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Carvana, Meta, Lyft, BCG, and J.P. Morgan.
- Diverse Roles: 22 open positions across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and People, offering opportunities for various career paths.