Anita McGinnis
***** ******** ***** . ********, ** 24211
276-***-**** . *************@*****.***
Senior-level Accounting, Finance and Operations Manager
* Establishing Accounting and Operational Infrastructures
* Managing/Guiding all Levels of Financial and Business Operations
* Serving as a "Turnaround Specialist for Multi-Industry Companies"
Senior-level accounting, finance, and operations professional with a proven
track record of achievements for directing daily business and financial
operations of multi-industry companies and implementing systems/procedures
that turn around underperforming operations, reduce costs, generate revenue
growth, and maximize productivity.
Offer achievements that include: (1) directing system upgrades and
process/procedure implementation that reduce costs and streamline
operations; (2) developing/implementing financial controls that enhance the
accuracy of financial records, improve financial reporting, strengthen risk
management, reduce losses, and increase profitability; and (3) developing
cost savings measures during times of economic hardship and sales volume
decline. Strong skills for consulting with senior management on corporate
improvement strategies. Additional areas of strength:
. corporate/financial reporting .
financial/accounting controls .
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
. budgeting & forecasting .
business process analysis .
cost analysis/control/reporting
. employee training/development .
expense/budget variance analysis .
human resources
. corporate/investment finance budgeting . growth/expansion
strategies
. contract
negotiations
. systems and technology implementation . performance
improvement
.
strategic
alliances
. audit coordination .
regulatory compliance .
client & vendor relations
Professional Experience
Greeneville TA, Pioneer TA, and Crockett Enterprises, greeneville, TN,
2012-present
Controller/VP of Operations
FREE SERVICE TIRE, INC., Johnson City, TN, 2008 - 2012
Accounting Manager & Operations Director
Recruited into this senior management role to turn around the unprofitable
commercial division (six locations with ~100 employees) that sells tires
and fleet maintenance services to commercial accounts. Reversed negative
growth trends and achieved profitability in less than one year by
performing comprehensive analysis and implementing strategies that
restructured the entire division.
. Developed and implemented new systems, processes, and policies
that streamlined workflow efficiency and improved all
operational/management functions, including reporting, internal
communication, strategic planning, human resources, finance, and
information technology.
. Handle all aspects of financial management, planning, systems,
and controls; budgeting; accounts payable and receivable; and payroll
management (including employee benefits administration).
. Developed and continue to administer all fundraising and
accounting systems/procedures tracking/managing pledges, billings, and
receipts, and recording revenue transactions.
. Prepare annual audit and serve as a liaison with outside
vendors.
. Eliminated more than $285,000 in annual inventory shortages by
hiring, training, and implementing an independent inventory control
team that managed inventory at all six locations.
. Developed a new incentive plan that rewarded managers based on
multiple measurable performance indicators.
. Implemented an organizational restructuring plan that reduced
employee headcount and labor costs by 30%.
. Reduced expenses at one location through aggressive cost
controls that cut monthly expenses from $335K to $115K per month at one
location and $120K to $140K per month a other five locations.
. Implemented GPS tracking devices on the service vehicles and
conducted time studies that eliminated wasted revenue and more
effectively tracked billable hours.
. Increased profit from a loss in 2007 to up to $300K/month total
for all six locations in 2011; simultaneously strengthened morale and
teamwork through improved communication and leadership direction.
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MABO MANAGEMENT, INC., Abingdon, VA, 2006 - 2008
Chief Financial Officer
Directed all aspects of accounting and operations for seven companies in
three states including a new automotive dealership,
engineering/manufacturing facility, specialized outdoor sports retailer,
charter boat fleet service, and three coal mines.
. Turned around and achieved profitability for the
engineering/manufacturing company, auto dealership, and charter boat
service that were planned to be closed.
. Restructured the engineering/manufacturing company, conducted
extensive operations analysis to identify/correct underperforming
areas, collected $2.1M in past due receivables, and returned the
facility to profitability.
. Re-stabilized and contributed to the successful sale of the
auto dealership by resolving $1.25M in back taxes owed to the IRS,
preventing foreclosure, reducing inventory, and cleaning up accounting.
. Directed operations of all companies except the mines and
managed a total of 128 employees.
. Traveled extensively to all business locations to oversee
operations and financial administration, conduct audits, and resolve
inventory, cash flow, accounting, and management issues.
. Implemented best practices and a team approach to drive
operational improvements, improve morale, and motivate staff to peak
performance.
. Administered benefits and compensation programs for all
employees.
. Maintained and upgraded multiple business systems, including
Job Boss, QuickBooks, Point of Sale, and ADP.
PETERBILT OF BRISTOL, INC., Glade Spring, VA, 2004 - 2006
Controller / Director of Human Resources / Operations Manager
Managed daily operations of this dealership, ensuring compliance with
franchise, local, state, and federal policies and regulations. Recruited as
one of the original management team members to start a new franchise
location for the nation's top rated, top of the line, customized truck
manufacturer.
. Developed the entire human resources, finance, and operations
infrastructure that grew the dealer from start-up to a highly
profitable location that was sold for $2.0M in 2006.
. Developed and implemented operational policies (including
employee handbook), data collection and analysis systems, and
administrative procedures that improved efficiency and performance.
. Developed and administered the annual operating budgets,
conducted on-going financial and operating analyses, and prepared all
financial/business reports for senior franchise management
. Represented the organization at various business meetings.
Additional Experience:
Auditor / Controller / System Administrator, Star Chevrolet,
Greensburg, PA, 2003 - 2004
. Performed extensive forensic accounting and auditing that led to the
discovery and resolution of a large embezzlement scheme and sales tax
fraud issues. Resolved numerous other accounting issues for the
dealership.
Controller / Director of Human Resources / Systems Administrator, Fox
& James Inc., Latrobe, PA, 1999 - 2003
. Managed finances for six locations of this truck dealership
generating more than $30M in annual revenue.
Education
B.A., Business Management (1998) - UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Greensburg, PA
Activities / Distinctions:
. Secretary of the TN Trucking Association
. 2003 Leadership Award; Honorary Chairman Business Advisory
Council