Bienvenu Bahati
Finance Manager
Clarksburg,Maryland
Summary
Financial Services Manager Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Finance Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Financial Services Manager
JIM COLEMAN TOYOTA
Bethesda, Maryland
08.2010 - Current
- Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets
- Oversee general accounting functions, including Arranging financing approval, processing and funding deals
- Managing and Generating income for the department increase sales volume and cash management
- Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications
- Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives
- Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports
- Key Achievement:
- Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking reducing operating expenses
- Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes
- Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives
- Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.
Sr. Scrum Master
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Austin, TX
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Financial Services Manager
DARCARS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2002 - 08.2010
- Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets
- Oversee general accounting functions, including Arranging financing approval, processing and funding deals
- Managing and Generating income for the department increase sales volume and cash management
- Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications
- Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives
- Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports
- Key Achievement:
- Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking reducing operating expenses
- Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes
- Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives
- Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures
- Awarded as employee of the year DarStar Achievement in recognition of outstanding performance.
Sales Consultant
- Assisting the sales team to drive revenue by helping to deliver more vehicles,
- Preparing and delivering solution based product presentations
- Working with the Business Office to arrange the financing options,
- Handling any technical question or issue which arises during the sales cycle and setting appropriate customer expectations.
IT Specialist
CYBERONE INC, Rep of Congo
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 09.2018 - Current
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 06.2011 - 12.2011
Certificate in Toyota Quality Financial Management TQFM (Aug 2007 - undefined
University of Maryland
Certificate in Finance and Insurance (WANADA) -
University of Toyota
10.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Financial Management
UNIVERSITE DE KINSHASA
CONGO KINSHASA 09.2000 - 12.2014
Skills
Demonstrations
Timeline
Sr. Scrum Master
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
06.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Project Management
University of Maryland
09.2018 - Current
Certificate in Project Management -
University of Maryland - College Park
06.2011 - 12.2011
Financial Services Manager
JIM COLEMAN TOYOTA
08.2010 - Current
Certificate in Finance and Insurance (WANADA) -
University of Toyota
10.2005 - 01.2006
Financial Services Manager
DARCARS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
08.2002 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics - Financial Management
UNIVERSITE DE KINSHASA
09.2000 - 12.2014
IT Specialist
CYBERONE INC, Rep of Congo
01.1999 - 01.2002
Certificate in Toyota Quality Financial Management TQFM (Aug 2007 - undefined
University of Maryland
Sales Consultant
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