Clary Duran
Fort Lee
Summary
Expert in financial reporting and cash management, driving profitability improvements in dealership operations. Successfully coordinated audits and streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes, leading to reduced errors and enhanced financial accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Teddy Volkswagen of the Bronx, LLC
Bronx
04.2021 - Current
- Prepared complete monthly financial statements following dealership guidelines and manufacturer formats.
- Ensured accuracy of all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims and co-op advertising.
- Maintained effective cash management system, forecasting cash flow and optimizing excess funds.
- Reviewed general ledger reconciliation with external sources for accurate bank and reserve accounts.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable operations, streamlining staff workflows to minimize errors.
- Coordinated annual audits and physical inventory assessments to ensure compliance.
- Investigated unusual entries in the general ledger and scheduled accounts for accuracy.
- Collaborated with program leaders to educate staff on finance and accounting procedures.
Controller
Prestige Auto Group
Ramsey
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Office Manager
Teddy Volkswagen of the Bronx, LLC
Bronx
04.2012 - 02.2020
- Supervising and posting daily cash flow and electronic funding transactions
- Accounts Payables clerk communicating with vendors to post, balance and pay their invoices
- In charge of ordering office supplies which includes the indispensable supply of MV-50s, Plates, IT Permits
- Process and post weekly payroll for over 50 employees
- Troubleshoot problems from Office, Sales, Service and Parts and BDC departments
- Daily reconciliation of all bank accounts
- Ensuring that all deal jacket profits and wholesales are disbursed properly by checking each journal
- Preparing, paying and filing Prompt and Quarterly taxes along with Waste Management taxes
- Preparing, analyzing and submitting Manufacturer’s financial statement in a timely manner.
Office Manager
Koeppel Volkswagen, Koeppel Mazda
Woodside
04.2006 - 04.2012
- Prepared and submitted financial statements to manufacturers ahead of deadlines.
- Prepared and balanced Manufacturers’ Parts Statements
- Oversaw accounting transactions by verifying schedules and journals for accuracy
- Coordinated staff activities to improve workflow and achieve project deadlines
Education
Associate Degree - Accounting and Info Systems
The Plaza Business College
Jackson Heights, NY05-2001
Skills
- Financial software knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow management
- General ledger management
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Fluent in Spanish
References
References
Upon request.
Certification
- NYS Public Notary
Timeline
Controller
Teddy Volkswagen of the Bronx, LLC
04.2021 - Current
Controller
Prestige Auto Group
02.2020 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Teddy Volkswagen of the Bronx, LLC
04.2012 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Koeppel Volkswagen, Koeppel Mazda
04.2006 - 04.2012
Associate Degree - Accounting and Info Systems
The Plaza Business College