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Contract position as Transition Team Supervisor facilitating knowledge transfer, learning the standard accounting and mfg systems in support of transition, developed 200+ desk procedures and standard operating procedures for mfg division, performed all accounting duties: daily analysis, accruals, journal entries, month end and quarter end period close. Identified issues and providing process improvement recommendations.

Consulted on potential acquisition, performed due diligence, audited trial balance, reviewed operations, overhead, debt servicing ratio’s, etc. Completed compliance testing in the areas of FTC, Privacy Act, SOX, Information Technology network and SAP security. Identified areas of non compliance and trained key management on resolving these issues. Provided management tools for improving operations, internal controls, created reports for analysis, streamlining processes, and expense reduction.

* Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting reviews for 47 franchises at 25 locations in Michigan and Florida.* Performed cost analysis and reduced clerical expense by $400,000 annually while increasing efficiency and productivity through cross training and reallocation of job responsibilities. * Trained Managers on software utilization, policy and procedures. * Assisted Corp. Managers in streamlining Operations.* Worked on Network Compliance project developing compliance manual for IT procedures, safe guards, internal controls, auditing, \ reporting, and resolution. * Created Red Flag Rule compliance documents controlling System Access authorization, company property both physical and intellectual, SOX, GAAP compliance, and assisted with quarterly and annual auditor reviews* Project Managed DMS software review to determined best software for all operations across 30 franchises and manufacturers.

* Managed all daily operations of the accounting office, which included: P&L, financial records, reconciliation of all balance sheet and income statement accounts, filing tax returns, payroll, employee benefits, hiring, training, terminations, receivables, manufacturer relations, banking relations, and floor plan line. * Train accounting staff on all functions: A/P, A/R, credit and collections, bookkeeping, cost accounting, billings, journal entries, computer system and application utilization, internal controls, bank reconciliations, taxes, month end close, and year end close.*Trained managers on reading financial statements, preparing budgets, margins, trends, and ROI which resulted in increased profitability.* Analyzed company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need reorganized, down-sized, or eliminated* Increased utilization of DMS software through training which reduced manual processes and increase productivity in all departments.

*Managed $100 million operation with $45.5 million Floor Plan line*Developedand executed reduction of aged inventory from 825 days avg. to less than 100 days avg.*Implemented 3 day month end close procedures.*Managed IT Dept., Operations, HR, SOX, GAAP compliance, and auditor reviews.*Financial reporting for 29 mfg and 2 subsidiary co. *Assumed General Managers responsibilities for 3.5 years while still performing CFO, COO, and CIO responsibilities.*Created budget matrix for monthly and annual budget preparation.*Took IT Dept. from support only to a strategic part of operations with budgets, asset tracking, auditing, physical inventories, and online ticket system reducing costs and increased efficientcy.*Restructured Payroll Dept. into a full HR Dept. supporting all employee benefits, developed employee new hire orientation, company handbook, mission statement, and value statement.*Increased health care coverage while reducing annual health care costs by 27%.

*Asst. Contoller for $430+ million annual revenue auto group.*Performed accounting audits nationally at 11 dealerships*Project managed operations restructuring resulting in increased revenues of $70,000 per month within 6 week period*Managed 9 DMS software conversions: implementation, training, & system utilization*Implemented 3 day month end close policy.*Trained all new Secretary-Treasurers, Office Managers, accounting staff, and administrative staff corporate wide.*Developed and implemented company wide finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures and established internal control safeguards *Assisted in SEC filings for Finance Division. Prepared full consolidated financials statements for all divisions*1988-1996 Secretary-Treasurer for Lincoln-Mercury Franchise. Managed operations of the accounting office, P&L, general ledger and schedule maint., account reconciliation.

Bookeeper for small business. Managed all invoicing, payable, receivables, payroll, and inventory managment.