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Owner
Safe Hands Bookkeeping Owner
Mar. 2021Belton, Texas, United StatesI have more than 35 years’ experience in managing accounting departments in both the private and corporate sector, formerly in my home country of England, and in the US since 2003. I have now decided to use this expertise to help small business owners to take their enterprises to the next level. I am able to offer full-service bookkeeping, specializing in E-Commerce bookkeeping, including QuickBooks Online cleanups and setups, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. I am a QuickBooks Online Certified Advanced ProAdvisor.
Area Controller (Texas)
Penske Automotive GroupArea Controller (Texas)
Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2021Austin, Texas, United States
Area Assistant Controller - Texas
Penske Automotive GroupArea Assistant Controller - Texas
Jun. 2012 - Apr. 2020Round Rock, TexasManaged the accounting function for 11 dealerships and 3 body repair centers, supervising a staff of 45 - 50, processing 2500+ retail deals per month. Manufacturers represented: BMW, Mini, Lexus, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Genesis.
Senior Controller
AutomaxSenior Controller
Apr. 2004 - May. 2012Senior controller for large multi-franchise, multi-point dealer group in Central Texas, retailing in excess of 500 new and pre-owned vehicles per month. Responsible for an accounting office of 16 staff, performing all accounting functions, titling/registration and vehicle inventory control. Responsible for preparation of Financial Statements for 5 manufacturers, consolidated FS and daily operating controls, cash management and forecasting and budgetary control. Primary liaison with manufacturers' representatives on all matters, including CSI/SSI, Customer Service Standards, Vehicle Inventory and incentives.
Office Manager/Assistant Controller
Roger Beasley Volvo/Audi/Porsche-SaabOffice Manager/Assistant Controller
Apr. 2003 - Apr. 2004Managed an accounting staff of 10, in Austin. Gained very valuable experience working in a Texas dealer environment, using the Reynolds & Reynolds DMS. Responsible for the smooth running of the accounting office, cash monitoring and production of monthly financial statements and submission to each of the manufacturers.
Dealership Accountant
Whitehouse Prestige Motors LtdDealership Accountant
Jan. 2002 - Jul. 2002Covered two Honda car branches plus Honda Motorcycle franchise. Took this position while waiting for issue of Permanent Resident visa to emigrate to the USA.
Controller
Lancaster Motor GroupController
Sep. 1988 - Jul. 1992Gained valuable experience of operating within a corporate environment. During my career I have gained wide experience in dealing with the following franchises: Mercedes-Benz; Volvo; Audi; Porsche; Saab; Volkswagen; Suzuki; Hyundai; Ford; Honda Cars; MG-Rover; Land Rover; Daihatsu; Mitsubishi; SEAT
Group Accountant
Skinners Motor GroupGroup Accountant
Jul. 1980 - Sep. 1988Controller for Land Rover, MG Rover and Daihatsu dealerships 1980-1988. Rejoined group in 1992. Promoted to Group Controller (CFO) in September 1996, with overall responsibility for production of monthly financial statements and smooth running of all accounts departments in 4 dealerships, adding Volkswagen and Audi franchises along with providing support and advice to Dealer Principals and line managers at each dealership. Left pending emigration to USA in May 2002.

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