--- title: 'Finance Manager, Ever Costa Mesa at Ever' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/finance-manager-ever-costa-mesa-ever-costa-mesa-atray8h17fst' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Finance Manager, Ever Costa Mesa at Ever - **Company:** Ever - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ever/jobs/5459146008 ## Job description ## About the job Role: Finance Manager, EV Retail Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $110,000–200,000 OTE (base + commission) ## About Ever Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retail platform, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles. Our AI-native product and operations power our full-stack auto retail business, serving EV buyers and sellers across the nation, both online and offline. Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Lithia, Penske, Carvana, Lyft, Meta, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series A financing, we have raised $100M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent to join our mission of building the next-generation auto retail platform. Learn more about us at evercars.com. ## About the Role As a Finance Manager, you will own the finance and insurance experience for customers purchasing vehicles through Ever, supporting both in-person and digital transactions. You will structure financing, present protection products, work across a broad lender network, and guide each deal through contracting and funding. This role is ideal for an experienced automotive F&I professional who combines strong deal execution with a transparent, consultative customer approach. ## What You'll Do - Present financing options, vehicle service contracts, warranties, and protection products to customers both remotely (phone/video) and in person. - Conduct virtual and on-site F&I consultations with customers nationwide, providing a transparent and consultative experience. - Structure, negotiate, and finalize financing deals through digital and in-store workflows. - Submit credit applications, evaluate lender programs and approvals, and structure deals to achieve competitive terms for customers. - Leverage a broad lender network while managing lender relationships and owning deals through funding. - Review deal jackets and documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to contracting and funding. - Prepare, review, and finalize digital and physical finance documents and ensure timely execution. - Maintain strict compliance with federal and state regulations, lender requirements, and company policies. - Educate customers on EV incentives, available programs, and ownership economics. - Partner closely with Sales, Delivery, Title, and Operations teams to ensure smooth handoffs and resolve deal-related issues. - Proactively identify and resolve funding delays, stipulation requirements, contract discrepancies, and lender issues. - Deliver a high-trust, consultative buying experience without high-pressure sales tactics. - Maintain strong customer satisfaction and experience metrics. - Track and manage F&I performance metrics, including product penetration, PVR/gross profit, funding timelines, and close ratios. ## Qualifications & Fit - 3+ years of automotive F&I experience, preferably in a high-volume dealership or automotive retail environment. - Demonstrated success structuring and closing finance deals, presenting F&I products, and working with multiple lenders. - Bilingual proficiency strongly preferred: Spanish or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), with Cantonese highly preferred. - Strong understanding of automotive lending, credit applications, lender approvals, funding requirements, and backend products. - Customer-first, consultative approach with an emphasis on transparency and long-term customer outcomes. - Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong compliance discipline and follow-through. - Comfortable managing multiple deals and priorities in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. - Collaborative team player who works effectively across Sales, Delivery, Title, and Operations. - Interest in EVs, digital retail, and evolving automotive technology. Technical Skills - Experience with DMS platforms such as Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, Dealertrack, or similar. - Proficiency with RouteOne, CUDL, lender portals, and credit application platforms. - Experience with digital contracting and e-signature platforms. - Strong working knowledge of DMV, titling, funding, and automotive compliance workflows. - Comfortable working within CRM and digital retail platforms. ## Benefits - Competitive salary + commission - Health, dental, and vision insurance - PTO - 401(k) plan Why Ever and this role? - Help shape a modern, transparent F&I experience across digital and in-person automotive retail. - Work with a broad lender network and customers purchasing EVs nationwide. - Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Delivery, Title, and Operations in a fast-growing environment. - Play a direct role in customer experience, deal quality, funding efficiency, and business performance. Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. ## About Ever ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ever is an AI-native auto retail platform focused on electric vehicles, enabling customers to buy and sell EVs both online and in-person. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $100M in total equity and debt funding raised) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Lasse-Mathias Nyberg (Co-Founder & CEO), Maximilian Quertermous (Co-Founder & COO), TJ Casner (Co-Founder & CTO) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Automotive retail (EV-focused), E-commerce, AI-powered operations - Target customers: B2C – EV buyers and sellers across the U.S. - Mission or purpose statement: "Redefining the possible with AI-native auto retail" and "building the next-generation auto retail platform" ## Products & Services - **EV Sales (Online & In-Store)**: Full-service buying and selling of electric vehicles, including a physical showroom in San Francisco and a new location in Costa Mesa (Orange County). Customers can browse 200+ EV models and trims. - **Instant Cash Offer (Buying)**: Ever buys cars directly from sellers for instant cash, with an online pre-qualification process. - **Certified Pre-Owned EVs**: Each vehicle undergoes a 150-point inspection, battery health check, and Carfax history report. - **Warranty & Guarantees**: 90-Day Limited Warranty and 7-Day Money Back Guarantee. - **Financing**: Stress-free financing options available for buyers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised: $100M (equity and debt) after a recently completed Series A round. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by "leading investors" (specific names not publicly listed in available sources); leadership team includes alumni from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Lithia, Penske, Carvana, Lyft, Meta, J.P. Morgan, BCG. - **Growth Signals**: - Served 4,000+ customers to date. - Operating in 30+ U.S. states. - Expanded to a second location (Costa Mesa, CA) with "new locations across the U.S. coming soon." - Claims to have avoided 40,000+ tCO2 through EV adoption. - 50+ employees and actively hiring across 22 open roles (Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance). ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Native Operations**: The company describes itself as the "first AI-native auto retail platform," using AI to power both product and operations, differentiating from traditional dealerships or legacy online used car retailers. - **EV Specialization**: Focus exclusively on electric vehicles, offering deep expertise, a curated selection of 200+ EV models, and specific battery health inspections. - **Full-Stack Model**: Combines online marketplace with physical showrooms and service centers, providing a seamless omnichannel experience. - **Strong Leadership Team**: Executive team with deep experience from top tech (Uber, Meta, Lyft) and automotive (Tesla, Rivian, Carvana, Lithia) companies. ## Strategic Focus - **National Expansion**: Opening new locations across the U.S. beyond San Francisco and Costa Mesa. - **Scaling AI & Technology**: Continuing to build out the AI-native platform to improve inventory management, pricing, and customer experience. - **Growing Market Share in EVs**: Capturing the rapidly growing EV market as adoption increases. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively recruiting across all departments to support rapid growth. ## Why Work Here - **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. ## Sources 1. [evercars.com](https://www.evercars.com/about-us) 2. [evercars.com](https://www.evercars.com/) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ever) 4. 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