Mike Christopher Email and Phone Number

Contract

Provided owner with research material for preliminary dealership purchase. Developed business plan to secure funds for dealership operation. Designed and built pro forma financial statements used to develop budget and forecast for the dealership and manufacturer. Oversaw and audited physical inventory of dealership assets. Worked with local and state government official to secure proper licensing. Negotiated business contracts with vendors.

Directed financial management functions including development of monthly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administered all financial management systems, evaluated and integrated new applications. Developed highly skilled accounting team to achieve established objectives. Interacted with the CFO and President concerning financial statements and reports. Key Achievements:Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking reducing operating expenses.Assisted in sale and transition of franchise and set up on store level.Maintained general ledger of over 1200 vehicle inventory and annual sales of 100 million.

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled monthly financial reporting packages for senior corporate management. Implemented and complied with Sarbanes -Oxley. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects. Assisted in transition of sale to Jacksonville Dodge with continued employment. Key Achievements:Supervised transition from a centralized to a de-centralized accounting office.Established processes and best practices that lead the dealership to realize a 200% increase in net income. AutoNation - Courtesy Chrysler Jeep

Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Payroll Administrator responsible for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly commission pay cycles for 150+ associates. Prepared and submitted, SUTA, 940, 941, UTC-6. Calculated department and payroll net ratios, benefit deductions, and garnishments.Key Achievements:Supervised integration of ADP Payroll system.Initiated and monitored processes and best practices that reduced expenses by 10%.Assisted in conversion from UCS to Reynolds & Reynolds computer operating system.

Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, AR/AP, and vehicle billings. Prepared financial statements and bank reconciliations for Controller's review. Assisted in transition of sale to AutoNation with continued employment.

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