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Julie D Lewis

Accounting & Financial Operations Management

**********@*******.*** • 314-***-****

Fort Myers, FL 33912-7880

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in leading end-to-end financial functions, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for streamlining processes, enhancing profitability, and implementing strategic solutions that support business growth and long-term financial health. Excel at directing financial document preparation, including balance sheets and cash flow reports. Proficient in collaborating effectively with key stakeholders to align financial objectives with corporate strategies. Skilled in implementing internal controls to mitigate risks and enhance accountability. Adept at evaluating contracts and advising leadership on financial impacts to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Financial Planning

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Internal Controls Implementation

Financial Operations Management

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Contract Evaluation

Risk Mitigation

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Document Preparation

Business Development

Regulatory Compliance

Cost Benefit Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Career Sabbatical: From 2022 to present, took a planned retirement break to recharge and actively explore meaningful part-time, remote opportunities aligned with my skills and passion for contributing value.

Weber Automotive Group, St. Louis Metro Area, Missouri & Illinois

Comptroller

2009 — 2022

Managed comprehensive financial operations, including budgets, assets, acquisitions, and forecasting at Weber Automotive Group. Directed the preparation of various financial documents, such as balance sheets, cash flow reports, ROI, and income statements to ensure accuracy and compliance. Interacted with stakeholders to develop and monitor annual budgets, aligning financial objectives with corporate strategies. Assessed contracts for financial implications and provided insight to senior management. Evaluated agreements to determine operational impact, spanning insurance, banking, employee benefits, and 401(k) management.

Key Contributions:

●Strengthened business operations by managing human resources functions and maintaining strong banking relationships.

●Increased profitability and boosted customer satisfaction through close collaboration with management teams.

●Reduced financial risks and improved accountability by implementing and enforcing robust internal controls.

●Drove profitability and operational efficiency by developing effective corrective action plans to resolve operational issues.

Additional Experience

General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), Texas, Michigan, Missouri

Regional Personnel Administrator

●Oversaw multi-state teams and drove operational excellence across diverse functions.

●Promoted through progressive leadership roles from Accounting Supervisor to Accounting Manager, Credit Manager, and ultimately District Human Resources Manager.

●Led financial and HR operations across regions to enhance corporate transfers and foster interdepartmental collaboration between Texas, Detroit, and St. Louis.

Behlmann Pontiac Buick GMC, Hazelwood, MO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Operations Manager

●Coordinated record-setting sales growth and robust financial performance through operational optimization.

●Directed dealership operations as Operations Manager and advanced to CFO, leading strategic planning, financial controls, and staff development for the world’s largest single-point auto dealership in sales.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting and Finance

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Ok

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