Controller, finance, accounting
Resume:
Angie M. Murray
Los Gatos, CA ****2
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Mission
Statement: Bringing an experienced, energetic approach to financial management, I am seeking a new challenge as Controller. Process management, detail driven, and motivated by improving profitability and productivity; I am looking to join a progressive company as a key team member charged with improving all facets of the business. Follow GAAP and SOX compliance at all times.
Experience: Controller Sonic Automotive Group 2001 – 2011
San Jose, CA
Sonic Automotive is a publicly owned and traded dealership Group (SAH:NYSE). Sonic Automotive operates over 100 dealerships spread across 15 states and 26 major metropolitan markets.
• Initially oversaw Cadillac and two Nissan franchises, and subsequently helped group open two Saturn franchises.
• Point person for obtaining new Kia Franchise licensing, including DMV and BAR licenses.
• Recognized as “Platinum Award Winner” for accounting excellence. Out of 177 dealerships, only 22 Controllers received this recognition, and I have received this award consecutively over the past three years.
• Responsible for complete financial oversight of two company flagship locations; Stevens Creek BMW and Stevens Creek Honda, both franchises retailing in excess of 300 vehicles per month.
• Simultaneously to working with Stevens Creek BMW and Honda, I also managed all accounting needs for Stevens Creek Kia.
• Provided operational consult to dealership General Manager by reviewing and adjusting all Financial Statements, daily cash available levels, and inventory levels.
• Reported to dealership general Manager, with dotted line reporting responsibility to Regional Controller.
• Insured that accurate financial statement was closed by the second day of the following month. Insure GAAP compliance and SOX controls in place at all times. Managed staff of 15 associates.
Owner/Manager La Trattoria & 1996 - 2001
Los Compadres Taqueria
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
My husband and I owned and managed these two full service restaurants, serving Italian, Seafood, Tacos, BBQ Grill, Steaks cuisine, and a full bar.
• Created two independent full service restaurants.
• Learned to perform banking, payroll, and accounting practices in Spanish.
• Directed the efforts of approximately 32 full and part time staff.
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Internal Auditor Lucas Dealership Group 1990 – 1996
San Jose, CA
Lucas Dealership Group was a privately owned and operated company. Lucas markets Cadillac, Honda, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Honda, and Saturn franchises in California and Hawaii. There were a total of ten franchises in the group.
• Created random testing procedures for all dealership departments to insure proper accounting practices and inventory levels.
• Traveled throughout dealership group spending one week at a time at each dealership.
• Produced detailed analysis reports for every department reviewed.
• Reviewed all repair and counter orders to insure that the proper taxes were attributed to each order.
• Inspect all RDR’s to validate appropriate document and compliance.
• Tested the following areas on a regular basis: sales tax returns, physical inventory reconciliations, and all bank reconciliations.
• Reviewed “Corporate Best Practices” policies were being adhered too.
• Reported to Senior Internal Auditor and Chief Financial Officer.
Controller Cerrito Management Company 1971 – 1990
San Jose, CA
This privately owned and operated dealership group represented Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Cadillac, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai franchises in Northern California, and further south in Irvine, CA.
• Established a consolidated accounting system for entire company, consolidating 10 dealership business offices into one.
• Consolidated ten dealership business offices into one central office.
• Oversaw the accounting process for 4 franchises.
• Consistently produced an accurate and properly adjusted financial statement by the 5th of each following month.
• Responsibilities included but were not limited to: financial analysis, payroll tax return, sales tax return, physical inventory reconciliation, and all financial statement adjustments.
Computer Skills: ADP, and Reynolds & Reynolds dealership operating systems – MS programs including, Excel, Word, MS Office and Power Point, Outlook. SOX training, GAAP accounting.
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