Sales Manager

BRIAN KASLER

**** ******** ***** • Waterford, Michigan 48327

*************@*****.*** • 248-***-**** • cell 248-***-****

Financial Analyst • Financial Manager

Variance Analysis • Capital Assessments • Year-End Accruals • Financial Analysis • Ad hoc Reporting • Trend

Analysis • Forecasting • Monitoring KPIs • Product & Pricing • ROE • Budget and Expense Forecasting • Strong

Interpersonal Communication • Data Evaluation • Expense Performance Comparisons • Problem-Solving Skills •

Hyperion Essbase, SAP, Cognos 7, Cognos 8, SQL, Excel, Word, Pivot table and Power Point skills.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Chrysler Financial, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 11/2003 – 06/2009

Financial/Business Analyst

Computed the economic analysis of rates, marketing programs, products and pricing. Evaluated pricing

opportunities and assessed the impact of changes by market segment and/or product. Provided scorecard

measurement tools for regional sales goals. Developed financial modeling for profitability, revenue, and expense

forecasts including forecast of Return on Assets. Created and analyzed trend reports showing credit risk, key

performance indicators, and sales patterns. Developed value added ad hoc reporting. Instruct, supervise, and

troubleshoot use of data retrieval systems. Manage Dealer Incentive programs. Administered and was subject

matter expert for Salesforce.com website operation.

Key Achievements:

Top Regional Center in the Company for 5 years exceeding annual goals each year.

Developed analytical tool which corrected ROA calculation error. Improved ROA on lease products

from negative to positive.

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 04/2001 – 11/2003

Financial/Marketing Research Analyst

Developed Market Research Analysis and Strategic Planning for Field Sales management. Provided

communication and financial analysis for sales and marketing programs. Managed implementation of

Special Finance Request and Rate Change programs. Resolved systems issues related to Sales and

Marketing programs. Created ad hoc reporting for senior management. Trained and assisted Field

Marketing Mangers in marketing program development and analysis.

Key Achievements:

Facilitated ROE measurement tools and reporting. Defined profitability by product.

Marketing representative for development and implementation of MVP Rate system.

Improve processing and integration of retail contract systems corporate wide.

DaimlerChrysler Aviation, Waterford, Michigan, 05/2000 – 04/2001

Financial Analyst

Prepared financial reports. Developed business plans, budgets, and forecasts. Performed variance analysis

in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management.

Worked with controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall

business objectives. Led or participated on teams carrying out special projects.

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CAREER EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Key Achievements:

Project Leader on Maintenance Department Profitability Team. Strategies developed and implemented

increased department profitability by 35%.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, 02/1997 – 05/2000

Financial/Budget Analyst

Developed Fleet Division business plans, budgets and forecasts. Prepared monthly financial statements and

variance analysis. Managed Fleet Division Advertising and G&A spending budgets totaling $10 million.

Key Achievements:

Created automated accounting and variance analysis process for Fleet Sales, reducing closing time

and improving productivity.

Chrysler Financial / Chrysler Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, 01/1988 – 02/1997

Senior Tax Specialist

Prepared and analyzed Federal, State & Local tax returns. Participated in Federal and State audit

compliance. Filed Sale & Use tax returns, as well as, Personal Property tax returns. Prepared monthly and

annual tax provisions and tax reconciliations

Key Achievements:

Implemented automated Income & Sales Tax systems increasing productivity.

Developed tax provision process which improved accuracy and efficiency.

MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 01/1982 – 01/1988

Manager – Tax Accounting & Compliance

Directed Tax Accounting and Federal & State Tax Return preparation for all banks under Holding

Company. Supervised two Senior Tax Specialists and provided tax strategy and audit compliance.

Interacted with all levels of management regarding tax matters.

Key Achievement:

Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to

achieve corporate objectives.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. – Finance, UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT – Detroit, Michigan 1980.

B.S. – Accounting, UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT – Detroit, Michigan 1976.

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