CHRISTIE FRANKLIN
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced Controller seeking an opportunity to lead and grow in a positive environment, while developing staff and accounting processes for accurate reporting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Ippolito Auto Group
01.2022 - Current
- Managed the accounting department for 3 automotive dealerships, overseeing all daily bookkeeping operations.
- Prepared and submitted monthly financials for each dealership, with a tight 10 day deadline.
- Proficient in Reynolds & Reynolds software
- Ensured all bookkeepers were trained on proper accounting methods.
- Reviewed general ledger schedules monthly for accuracy and compliance.
- Monthly expense analysis.
- Worked directly with management to make financial decisions to benefit profitability.
- Focused on Balance Sheet accuracy, not just Profit & Loss.
- Filed sales tax returns on a quarterly basis.
- Managed daily cash flow.
- Helped implement a new payroll system with integrated general ledger solution.
- Handled bookkeeping for multiple other small businesses using Quickbooks Online.
- Worked with each client's tax professional annually to help complete tax returns
Bookkeeper (Part-Time)
Supporting Strategies
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Worked Part-Time to maintain books and financials for 5 separate small business clients.
- Utilitized Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Trinet Payroll, Gusto Payroll and Hubdoc
- Handled deposits, payroll, bill payments.
- Worked with each client's tax professional annually to help complete tax returns
Controller
Atlantic Auto Group
06.2012 - 11.2021
- Managed the accounting department for 5 automotive dealerships, overseeing all daily bookkeeping operations.
- Responsibilities near identical to items listed above for my current position at Ippolito Auto Group.
CPA
Richards, Witt & Charles, CPA's
02.2008 - 06.2012
- Started at the firm as an entry level employee preparing monthly bank reconciliation for dozens of clients, large and small.
- Tax preparations for individuals and businesses.
- Met with clients in the field to review their general ledger schedules and make suggestions for bookkeeping processes.
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns for small business clients.
- Worked daily on Quickbooks on behalf of clients.
Education
B.B.A - Accounting
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY12.2007
Accounting
NYU Stern School of Business
New York, NY 12.2005
Skills
- Financial Statement Compilation & Review
- Office Personnel Management
- GAAP Accounting Methods
- Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
- Strong ability to streamline processes
- Financial Analysis for decision making
- Detail Oriented & Precise
Certification
- NYS CPA License #106777
- Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor
Timeline
Bookkeeper (Part-Time)
Supporting Strategies
04.2022 - 07.2025
Controller
Ippolito Auto Group
01.2022 - Current
Controller
Atlantic Auto Group
06.2012 - 11.2021
CPA
Richards, Witt & Charles, CPA's
02.2008 - 06.2012
B.B.A - Accounting
Hofstra University
Accounting
NYU Stern School of Business
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