• Results oriented Accounting Professional with over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to review data for accuracy and maintain quality assurance throughout all day to day operations.
• Possesses excellent leadership skills; experienced in managing teams and substantially increasing performance.
• Dynamic interpersonal abilities; skilled in forming positive relationships with team members and upper level management.

Motor Werks Partners LP 2005-2017

Purchasing & Compliance Director | Accounts Payable Director | Project Manager | Controller

• Received multiple merit based promotions due to strong leadership and organizational abilities demonstrated throughout increasingly responsible positions.
• Directed daily activities for up to 19 staff members; focused heavily on performance management and increasing overall production.
• Ensured accuracy throughout all auditing and financial processes for 7 branches; collaborated with Illinois Department of Revenue.
• Developed and implemented highly effective training processes for new associates.
• Obtained Insurance Producer License.
• Thoroughly reviewed and managed corporate real estate entity accounting books, as well as corporate aviation accounting books for both chapter 135 and part 91.
• Carefully monitored inventory, warranties, sublets, incentives, payoffs, vehicle receivables, L&T and deposits.
• Duties included handling purchasing and standard vendor agreement processes.

• Associated responsibilities included oversight of financial statements, bank reconciliations and expenses in fast paced, deadline based environments.
• Facilitated all licensing, contract management and accounting setup for new dealerships in 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011.
• Streamlined existing processes regarding contracts, as well as vendor lists, leading to increased efficiency throughout daily operations.

Ed Murphy Buick-VW 1987-2005

Office Manager