* Led twenty COSO audits of North American administrative offices and operations to ensure compliance with corporate policy and Federal and State laws. * Shared audit results, including cost savings ideas and best practices with the Controller and President of each office. * Reviewed annual financial statements, bank reconciliations, schedules and tax returns of U.S. offices. * Supervised audit teams of 5-10 employees and led training classes for the Internal Audit team based on my previous experience in the field. Show less

* Managed accounting/payroll department of twelve employees to ensure accurate monthly statements and sales tax returns for Michigan and Ohio. * Provided training and support for over 30 rental branches, making a positive impact on lowering bad debt 20% and overall break-even 5%. * Recognized for three employee promotions and my accounting department received a corporate sponsored “Exceptional Achievement Award” for employee promotions, cost savings and accurate financial statements.

* Oversaw operations and financial statements of three divisions (Rental, Leasing, Car Sales) generating over $150 million in annual revenue. * Hired, managed, and developed department of 20 employees, with 8 direct reports including 3 accounting/payroll supervisors. * Oversaw all State of Nevada and County monthly and quarterly tax returns and various Federal filings. * Developed forecasts, analysis and individualized training to the management at over 60 rental branches. * Implemented over $200,000 in annual cost savings and efficiencies. * Main contact for audits performed by external CPA firms and state officials. Show less

GB Auto Service is a leading provider of automotive aftermarket repair service with 100+ retail locations in the Southwestern U.S. The Company operates under the BRAKEmax, Tire Works, Ramona Tire, Evan's Tire, Driver's Edge Complete Auto Care, Lambs Tire, Wilhelm Automotive and Louetta Automotive brands offering tire replacement, brake repair and other under car services including alignment, A/C, exhaust, and oil changes (among others).

* Lead all aspects of monthly financial statement process and cash management for 22 business entities * Oversee staff of 15 in two states, incorporated efficiencies in all roles to maintain staffing levels during recent two years of 16% growth * Upgraded accounting system: designed new general ledger structure, merged acquired company data into Great Plains, installed multi-entity management module and A/R invoicing module * Participated in 2017 $19M acquisition of physical therapy company, and played integral part of 2018 sale of EXOS * Developed formal policies and procedures and improved the internal control environment * Work closely with finance team on company-wide financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting Show less