Willie Valentine Iii Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco, California, US

San Francisco, California, US

San Francisco, California, US

• As Sonder's Manager of Global Fixed Assets, I oversee the financial representation of Sonder's leasing and fixed asset transactions.
• Direct the financial application and accuracy of over 300 worldwide leases
• Build strategies on operational handling and accounting of 30,000 fixed assets globally from purchasing to disposal
• Analyze leasing and capital expenditure data to accurately represent Sonder's financial position for senior leadership and investors alike
• Implement lease accounting software and design processes to adopt ASC 842/IFRS 16
• Hire and develop world class, bar-raising finance professionals to support Sonder's explosive growth

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Managed the P&L for 52 bay area locations leading to $20M+ net profit as a finance business partner
• Supported regional vice president by developing performance forecasts, location budgeting, and driving financial analysis for strategic business decisions
• Managed a diverse accounting team with emphasis on progressing their careers, training new tasks and having fun
• Created strong cross-functional relationships with leaders to achieve set KPI
• Oversaw internal controls, compliance and business ethics across all levels of regional employees
• Produced clean financial statements and operations during month end closes, year-end close, and both internal and external audit reviews complying with GAAP*Fiscal Year 2017 Group Exceptional Achievement Award Winner

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Promoted to the financial lead for truck rental division, Enterprise's vanpool division and vehicle remarketing division
• Led business plans resulting in a $35,000 expense decrease using customized reporting
• Brought unique financial insight to divisional general management empowering them for executive presentations and meetings
• Developed a team responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, financial analysis and internal reporting
• Led the month end close, quarterly review, and year end audit process to error-free results
• Conducted monthly review of sales tax collections by all San Francisco Bay area locations to be reported to the State of California

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Financial leader driving daily rental locations across the greater Chicagoland area and northwest Indiana to operational growth and profit management
• Increased team productivity by cross-training employees and eliminating unnecessary tasks improving the accounts receivable process
• Set individual goals and managed the career growth of the accounting staff
• Partnered with key decision makers to identify cost reducing opportunities and executing plans for lasting results
• Led the monthly close and year end closing process producing consistent & reliable financial statements

St. Louis, Missouri, US

• Performed journal entries, account reconciliations, cost fluctuation analysis, and forecast review during month end close
• Provided financial analysis for rental management on a daily, monthly, and annual basis
• Reviewed and maintained internal controls while offering cost reduction solutions to operating management teams
• Worked closely as business partner with risk management, vehicle repair and sales to yielding strong customer service and profitability*Fiscal Year 2012 Regional Exceptional Achievement Award Winner

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science, Accountancy