Cathy McDowell, CPA

A *** Glenbriar Court, Simpsonville, SC. 29681

T 864-***-****

E kn0af3@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective Achievement-oriented financial professional with diversified experience seeks new challenge. Brings proven background in enterprise building and turnaround, accounting, cash flow management, due diligence, acquisitions, performance reporting, and financial analysis. Strong PC / spreadsheet skills, excellent multi-tasking, broad problem-solving abilities and a team player.

Professional Experience

MBI Financial Staffing 2011 – Present

• Temporary assignment at Fehrer Automotive

• Temporary assignment at Spartan Foods of America

• Temporary assignment at The Merritt Group

Upstate Automotive Group, Anderson, SC. 1998 - 2008

Multiple franchise car dealership with annual revenue of over $50 Million

Chief Financial Officer, Partner

• Managed all aspects of accounting including accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Maintained general ledger and performed month-end and year-end closings

• Supervised staff of eight employees

• Performed due diligence on five potential acquisitions, including financial projection models and integrated three successfully

• Performed due diligence on accounting package selection and integration of chosen package

• Maintained inventory cost of all vehicles and vehicle part supplies

• Responsible for payroll and human resource functions

• Participated in budgeting, cash management, financing and annual audit

• Reported to ten different automobile franchisors and complied with each of their manufacturer’s requirements

• Maintained and managed banking relationships

Breach Inlet Breezes, LLC, Isle of Palms, SC 2002 – 2005

Speculation Home Builder

Chief Financial Officer, Partner

• Aided in the start-up of this company

• Carried out all aspects of accounting and related functions

Rhino International / iOnosphere, Greenville, SC. 1998 - 2000

International Telecommunications

Controller, Partner

• Aided in the start-up of this company

• Carried out all aspects of accounting and related functions

• Performed due diligence on accounting package selection and integration of chosen package

• Performed financial projection models for all potential points of entry in Central America and Mexico

• Maintained international cost matrix daily

• Managed and maintained banking relationships

LCI, International, Greenville, SC. 1995 - 1997

National Telecommunications Company – Purchaser of Corporate Telemanagement Group

Assistant Controller

• Carried out all aspects of accounting for local office

• Conducted accounting functions for international division of telecommunications exchange program

• Performed due diligence on two potential acquisitions including financial projection models and integrated one when acquired

Corporate Telemanagement Group, Greenville, SC. 1989 - 1995

Telecommunications company with annual revenues of over $100 Million

Controller, Partner

• Aided in the start-up of this company, which was sold in 1995 for 1.5 times annual revenue

• Executed all accounting functions and reported to Chief Financial Officer

• Managed staff of 24 people

• Performed due diligence on sixteen potential acquisitions including financial projection models and integration of nine successfully

• Analyzed and improved customer base retention procedures

• Maintained a competitive collection write off of less than 1%, while industry average was 4%

• Provided numerous sales / pricing cost benefit analyses

• Maintained cost structure of owned and resale facilities

• Served as Controller for the company’s international endeavors into Nicaragua and Honduras

• Performed due diligence on accounting package selection and integration of chosen package

• Worked daily with IT department to develop the most efficient accounting system possible tailored to the telecom industry

• Awarded Partner of the Year 1994

Teleco, Inc., Greenville, SC. 1987 - 1989

Telecommunications Equipment Provider

Accounting Clerk

• Supported Controller in accounting duties

• Aided in maintaining the general ledger and producing month end closings

• Assisted with accounts receivable billings and collections

• Participated in physical inventory reconciliations

Club Corporation of America, Taylors, SC. 1986 - 1987

Pebble Creek Country Club

Accounting Manager

• Managed and executed all accounting functions

• Maintained the general ledger and produced weekly closings submitted to the corporate office

• Participated in physical inventory reconciliations

Computer Software Experience

Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Peachtree Accounting, Quick Books, ADP Accounting Software, Reynolds & Reynolds Accounting Software, Realworld Accounting Software, MAS 500 Accounting Software and Microsoft Access.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with Minor in Mathematics 1986

Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

Completed Keller Graduate School of Management program for the Becker CPA Review, September, 2010. Passed all four CPA exams on the first attempt, March, 2011 as a South Carolina CPA Candidate.

Certified Public Accountant license awarded 2-27-12. License #8466.

References available upon request.

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