Accounting Financial

David A. Russell, CPA

**** ******* ***** 404-***-****

Kennesaw, GA 30152 *******@*********.***

SUMMARY

An accomplished Financial Services Executive with expertise in all aspects of financial accounting and reporting. A detail oriented, organized individual with an excellent sense of priority to accomplish goals with dedication and determination. Strengths include solid communication skills, adapting to change, and working well independently or as part of a team. Extensive experience in:

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Creative Thinking

Analyzing Data

Report Writing

Microsoft Office

Outlook 365

Human Resources

Office Administration

Internal Auditing

ADP Payroll

PEO Payroll Services

QuickBooks Enterprise 2015

MAS 90

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

C/C Financial Corp. d/b/a Merchants Preferred Lease Purchase – Atlanta, GA Apr 2013 – Mar. 2015 A multi-company domestic consumer finance organization.

Controller

Directed all financial activities of service oriented organization, including approximately 1,000 dealerships in 44 states.

Reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Directed accounting staff of 4, including all recruiting, counseling and training.

Implemented new accounting software for all companies as well as third party operating software which integrated the general ledger with operations.

Performed all accounting functions of the organization including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and month end closings.

Prepared monthly and annual GAAP financial statements and coordinated annual financial statement audits with outside certified public accounting firms.

Developed multiple internal management and operational reports, including Access and SQL Server integration.

Prepared portions of all Board of Directors presentations.

Produced quarterly operations reports and GAAP financial statements for Board of Directors, including extensive use of Microsoft Excel graphs and charts.

Prepared all work papers and supplied all information needed by outside tax preparers to maintain annual tax compliance both domestically and internationally.

Maintained all sales tax compliance for 44 states and multiple local jurisdictions.

Performed all treasury related functions, including daily review and reconciliation of multiple domestic accounts.

Prepared financial institution presentations necessary to procure capital borrowings.

Performed all human resource and payroll functions of the organization, which covered in excess of 50 employees.

Analyzed financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements.

Extended personalized financial services to Chief Executive Officer.

David A. Russell, CPA

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CASH CHOICE COMPANIES – Atlanta, GA Sept. 2003 – April 2013 A multi-company domestic and international consumer finance organization.

Controller

Directed all financial activities of service oriented organization, including 47 physical storefront locations and a nationwide internet based lender in the United States.

Directed all financial activities of an internet based lender in the United Kingdom.

Reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Implemented new accounting software for all companies as well as third party operating software which integrated the general ledger with operations.

Performed all accounting functions of the organization including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and month end closings, including foreign currency translations.

Prepared monthly and annual GAAP financial statements and coordinated annual financial statement audits with outside accountants.

Developed multiple internal management and operational reports, including SQL Server integration.

Prepared all Board of Directors presentations.

Produced quarterly operations reports for district managers and field operations, including extensive use of Microsoft Excel graphs and charts.

Prepared all work papers and supplied all information needed by outside tax preparers to maintain annual tax compliance both domestically and internationally.

Performed all treasury related functions, including daily review and reconciliation of multiple domestic and international accounts.

Prepared financial institution presentations necessary to procure capital borrowings.

Performed all human resource and payroll functions of the organization, which covered in excess of 200 employees both domestically and internationally.

Analyzed financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements.

Extended personalized financial services to Chief Executive Officer.

AMERIPARK, INC. – Atlanta, GA July 1998 – Sept. 2003 A leading national parking service provider.

Controller

Directed all financial activities of service oriented parent company, including six subsidiaries.

Implemented new accounting software which integrated the general ledger with a third party payroll processing software and internet based revenue and labor reporting software.

Implemented use of internet based proprietary software which reported all revenues and labor for over 200 accounts in multiple cities.

Directed corporate acquisitions of smaller companies in multiple markets and cities.

Developed entire transition of labor force from sub-contract labor to employee status as required by federal agencies.

Increased both gross and net income by more than 300% by implementing new cash control procedures.

Established and recommended to management, major economic objectives and policies for company and subsidiaries.

Delegated authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities and financial instruments.

NOTE: 9 years previous public accounting experience, details available upon request.

David A. Russell, CPA

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

University of Georgia – Athens, GA June 1989

References Available Upon Request

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