accounting

Darla Briggs

*** ********** *******

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Cell- 407-***-****

***********@*******.***

Comptroller

Methodical and responsible Administrative & Accounting Manager with more than 20 years of experience in the automotive finance management industry. Educated and a self-starter professional with the ability to learn quickly with excellent communication skills including a distinctive ability to manage and delegate several tasks in a stressful work environment. Excellent supervisor seeking a challenging position, utilizing current skills and abilities, with the opportunity for professional growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (21 years)

 Supervisory and leadership skills required for successful team building

 Manage cash flow

 Prepare forecasts

 Handle day to day accounting functions

 Assist in reviewing accounting reports and schedules

 Manage accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and titling

 Cash management reporting

 Payroll processing including tax reporting

 Inventory analysis and reporting

 Communication with joint venture partners

 Manage Human Resource aspects of the business

 Maintain the accounting system including monthly closing

 Accounting reconciliation, valuation analysis of assigned balance sheet, and variation analysis of related profit and loss accounts

 Monthly financial reporting, identifying cost saving initiatives, and financial budgeting

 Coordinate tax and accounting information with accounting firm and CPA

 Develop cross-training techniques for industry/non industry associates

 Travels when needed

EDUCATION

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, Daytona Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance (1978 to 1980)

DAYTONA BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Daytona Beach, FL

Associate’s degree (1976 to 1978)

BUSINESS SKILLS

 Fluent in ADP, Reynolds and Reynolds, UCS, Citrix, Microsoft Word, EXCEL, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, MS Works, MS Office, WordPerfect, Access, Outlook, Internet Browsers

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

 Toyota Comptroller Association member

 1999-2008 Business Management Recognition Awards @ 100 plus

 Southeast Toyota Comptroller yearly training

 Toyota Cert./Ford Star Member

EXPERIENCE

Comptroller, 1999 to Present

 Comptroller for multi-franchised dealerships in the Central Florida market and assistant comptroller for Power Sports.

 Coordinated and merged multiple accounting groups into a centralized location (Longwood) to cut costs and increase productivity.

 Eliminated high turnover ratios and temp agencies by cross training all accountants to keep business operating more efficiently.

 Implemented monthly internal audits to ensure more accurate asset protections.

 Set-up CVR (electronic vehicle registration) as it was not present at the time.

 Developed daily business reports for dealer principle and all department managers to monitor daily income transactions to provide better accounting.

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

FIRST TEAM AUTO GROUP D/B/A DON MEALEY, Orlando, FL

Comptroller 1997 to 1999

 Comptroller for multi-franchised dealerships in the Orlando market (Don Mealey Chevrolet, Don Mealey Cadillac, Don Mealey Mitsubishi).

 Created Hyperion accounts for existing franchises for a fully staffed and equipped data center to house client applications.

 Coordinated forecast meetings, marketing functions for new products, social events for dealership associates, and safety council meetings.

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

JIMMY BRYAN AUTO GROUP D/B/A JIMMY BRYAN TOYOTA, MAZDA, LEXUS, Orlando, FL

Comptroller, 1995 to 1997

 Responsible for development and implementation of cross-training courses for new office managers, accountants, title clerks, warranty administrators, payroll administrators, and cashiers that familiarized them with industry rules, state regulations, company procedures, and compliance.

 Created bonus pay structure for associates to meet and exceed goal requirements

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

TOYOTA OF ORLANDO, Orlando, FL

Comptroller, 1990 to 1995

 Established and maintained budget projections.

 Worked closely with CPAs and State Officials to comply with county and state audits.

 Handled routine customer inquiries to maintain customer satisfaction and to increase repeat business and/or referrals.

BOB DANCE CHRYSLER / METRO CHRYSLER, Longwood, FL

Comptroller, 1990 to 1995

 Implemented four-day work weeks to improve associate production while reducing overhead to improve cost effectiveness.

 On-going market research to develop superior product knowledge in order to offer more efficient solutions in accounting

 Orchestrated a paperless office by utilizing micro film which started a trend in the automotive industry.

Darla Briggs

514 Heatherton Village

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Cell- 407-***-****

***********@*******.***

Comptroller

Methodical and responsible Administrative & Accounting Manager with more than 20 years of experience in the automotive finance management industry. Educated and a self-starter professional with the ability to learn quickly with excellent communication skills including a distinctive ability to manage and delegate several tasks in a stressful work environment. Excellent supervisor seeking a challenging position, utilizing current skills and abilities, with the opportunity for professional growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (21 years)

 Supervisory and leadership skills required for successful team building

 Manage cash flow

 Prepare forecasts

 Handle day to day accounting functions

 Assist in reviewing accounting reports and schedules

 Manage accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and titling

 Cash management reporting

 Payroll processing including tax reporting

 Inventory analysis and reporting

 Communication with joint venture partners

 Manage Human Resource aspects of the business

 Maintain the accounting system including monthly closing

 Accounting reconciliation, valuation analysis of assigned balance sheet, and variation analysis of related profit and loss accounts

 Monthly financial reporting, identifying cost saving initiatives, and financial budgeting

 Coordinate tax and accounting information with accounting firm and CPA

 Develop cross-training techniques for industry/non industry associates

 Travels when needed

EDUCATION

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, Daytona Beach, FL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting/Finance (1978 to 1980)

DAYTONA BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Daytona Beach, FL

Associate’s degree (1976 to 1978)

BUSINESS SKILLS

 Fluent in ADP, Reynolds and Reynolds, UCS, Citrix, Microsoft Word, EXCEL, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, MS Works, MS Office, WordPerfect, Access, Outlook, Internet Browsers

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

 Toyota Comptroller Association member

 1999-2008 Business Management Recognition Awards @ 100 plus

 Southeast Toyota Comptroller yearly training

 Toyota Cert./Ford Star Member

EXPERIENCE

Comptroller, 1999 to Present

 Comptroller for multi-franchised dealerships in the Central Florida market and assistant comptroller for Power Sports.

 Coordinated and merged multiple accounting groups into a centralized location (Longwood) to cut costs and increase productivity.

 Eliminated high turnover ratios and temp agencies by cross training all accountants to keep business operating more efficiently.

 Implemented monthly internal audits to ensure more accurate asset protections.

 Set-up CVR (electronic vehicle registration) as it was not present at the time.

 Developed daily business reports for dealer principle and all department managers to monitor daily income transactions to provide better accounting.

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

FIRST TEAM AUTO GROUP D/B/A DON MEALEY, Orlando, FL

Comptroller 1997 to 1999

 Comptroller for multi-franchised dealerships in the Orlando market (Don Mealey Chevrolet, Don Mealey Cadillac, Don Mealey Mitsubishi).

 Created Hyperion accounts for existing franchises for a fully staffed and equipped data center to house client applications.

 Coordinated forecast meetings, marketing functions for new products, social events for dealership associates, and safety council meetings.

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

JIMMY BRYAN AUTO GROUP D/B/A JIMMY BRYAN TOYOTA, MAZDA, LEXUS, Orlando, FL

Comptroller, 1995 to 1997

 Responsible for development and implementation of cross-training courses for new office managers, accountants, title clerks, warranty administrators, payroll administrators, and cashiers that familiarized them with industry rules, state regulations, company procedures, and compliance.

 Created bonus pay structure for associates to meet and exceed goal requirements

 Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal personnel to facilitate transactions and improve customer service

TOYOTA OF ORLANDO, Orlando, FL

Comptroller, 1990 to 1995

 Established and maintained budget projections.

 Worked closely with CPAs and State Officials to comply with county and state audits.

 Handled routine customer inquiries to maintain customer satisfaction and to increase repeat business and/or referrals.

BOB DANCE CHRYSLER / METRO CHRYSLER, Longwood, FL

Comptroller, 1990 to 1995

 Implemented four-day work weeks to improve associate production while reducing overhead to improve cost effectiveness.

 On-going market research to develop superior product knowledge in order to offer more efficient solutions in accounting

 Orchestrated a paperless office by utilizing micro film which started a trend in the automotive industry.

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