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Chandler, Arizona, Us

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Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Elkhart, Indiana , Us

Managed all accounting and finance functions for this privately held company which is considered one of the top 20 dealers in the US and top 4 in the west. Retooled all accounting and reporting, human resources, technology and budgeting. Responsible for banking, insurance and legal relationship. Reorganized service department into a stand alone profit center. Brought accountability and responsibility to all departments. Beginning the SOX compliance process in anticipation of future equity event. Lead financial review and analysis of all costs and installed controls to reduce and right size costs to expected revenues.

Multiple new car franchises and body shop.ControllerDirect group's accounting and compliance function for Pontiac, Buick and GMC store; Hyundai and Isuzu; Subaru; Chevrolet and a body shop. Managed two offices with a total of sixteen staff. Approximately 50% of time was spent on SOX compliance issues.

Large international provider of cruises and related products marketed to the general public and time share owners.; Finance and AdministrationDirect this private company's accounting and financial operations including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audits, regulatory reporting, cash flow and treasury functions. Responsible for banking relationships and all financial processes for international operations in Europe, Mexico and Australia. Managed preparation for first audit of financial records in anticipation of public offering. Lead numerous groups in review of financial and operational processes and implementing changes to reduce costs and enhance reporting. Although we were not required to comply with SOX, led compliance effort for future equity event.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Us

Seventeen auto dealerships and paint / body shop with 800 employees, generating $600 million in annual revenues.ControllerDirect group's accounting / financial operations, including internal financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits. Manage $100 million in new- and used-car inventory. Manage five direct reports with oversight responsibility for up to 45 staff members. Develop and manage effective vendor relationships and spearhead technology implementations. Lead teams in review and improvement of processes to reflect growth and industry change; develop and monitor "best practices" across all dealerships.Successfully managed growth from 10 to 45 staff members and from five to 17 dealerships.Key player on team charged with construction and opening of nine new dealerships.Significantly improved financial reporting capabilities through implementation and integration of new software.

Chain of 78 used car dealerships in nine states.Corporate ControllerRecruited to develop and manage budgeting and forecasting processes for high-growth company with loan portfolio of $1 billion. Planned and implemented consolidation of four accounting offices. Implemented new technologies to streamline SEC and internal financial reporting and improve payroll reporting.Reduced accounting staff headcount from a high of 130 to 40, while dealerships grew from seven to 78.Obtained $1 million refund from TPA and generated ongoing annual savings of $300,000 through aggressive health-care plan management.Developed financial / operational model subsequently considered the benchmark for dealership operations. Significantly increased invoicing efficiency through development of vendor invoice processing system that allowed for real-time online access by managers.

Managed Field Operations, Franchise Operations, Supply, and Tax & Software departments. Key player in retail expansion from 600 to 900 locations. Participated in private placement of $3 million of company stock and initial SEC registration.

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was in Phoenix, hired on a contract basis to run large RTC engagement); Performed audit services, tax consulting, financial consulting, and SEC filing for clients in the manufacturing, financial services, high-tech, and real estate industries. Reconciled 50,000 accounts totaling $10 billion. Supervised 75 staff members.

Developed and implemented comprehensive internal audit program for financial reporting, EDP/MIS, capital budgeting, and government compliance, as well as operational auditing for the company's banking and government contracting subsidiaries. Key member of acquisition and divestiture team. Managed 12 professional and administrative staff.

New York, Ny, Us

Manager in Indianapolis Office