Allen Trueblood
Washington,NC
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record. Excelling in revenue growth and regulatory compliance. Recognized for streamlining processes, enhancing data accuracy, and mentoring teams. Skilled in strategic planning and customer satisfaction, driving significant improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Hubert Vester Auto Group
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated and upsold VSC and ancillary products to fit customer needs.
Finance Manager
Deacon Jones Auto Group
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Negotiated and upsold VSC and ancillary products to fit customer needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
Finance Manager
Greenville Nissan
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Negotiated and upsold VSC and ancillary products to fit customer needs.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Finance Manager
Bob Barbour Honda/Barbour-Hendrick Honda
08.2007 - 04.2018
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Negotiated and upsold VSC and ancillary products to fit customer needs
- Worked with the department to maximize efficiency and profits.
Pharmaceutical and Federal Reserve Logistics
Owner/Trueblood Transport
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed a team of 13 people to fill logistical needs.
- Maintained daily logistics for hospitals and pharmacies form Raleigh, NC to the East Coast.
- Maintained logistics for bank bags to the Federal Reserve in Charlotte, NC.
Automotive Sales/Floor Manager
Gwinnett Place Honda
08.1995 - 07.2005
- New and used automotive sales
- Promoted a positive work environment fostering teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication among employees.
- Demonstrated product and answered questions for prospective customers.
- Assisted in closing deals with sales staff.
- Overcame objections and closed sales while following company policies and legal requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business/Finance
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GARifleman/Supply
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School
Richmond, VA05-1991
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Financial management
- Coaching and training
- Verbal and written communication
- Closing
- Performance analysis
- Credit analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
Certification
North Carolina Notary
AFIP Certification
Timeline
Finance Manager
Hubert Vester Auto Group
05.2024 - 01.2025
Finance Manager
Deacon Jones Auto Group
04.2021 - 05.2024
Finance Manager
Greenville Nissan
04.2018 - 04.2021
Finance Manager
Bob Barbour Honda/Barbour-Hendrick Honda
08.2007 - 04.2018
Pharmaceutical and Federal Reserve Logistics
Owner/Trueblood Transport
09.2005 - 08.2007
Automotive Sales/Floor Manager
Gwinnett Place Honda
08.1995 - 07.2005
Associate of Arts - Business/Finance
Emmanuel College
Rifleman/Supply
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School
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