David Jones
Norman,OK
Summary
Dynamic Finance Director with a proven track record at Confidence Chevrolet, excelling in financial forecasting and cross-functional leadership. Achieved significant process improvements through automation, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Strong communicator and mentor, fostering team development while securing favorable financing options that improved cash flow and reduced financial risk.
Overview
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Work History
Finance Director
Confidence Chevrolet
- Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting revenue and expenses.
- Managed monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and enhancing departmental performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Reduced financial risk with comprehensive credit management strategies, strengthening the company''s financial position.
- Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
- Negotiated with banks and financial institutions to secure favorable financing options for new initiatives.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement within finance department, encouraging professional development and innovation.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Finance Manager
Hudiburg Chevrolet
Finance Manager
Fowler Honda
Education
N/A - Communications
Oklahoma University
Norman, OKSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- KPI tracking
- Audit coordination
- Account analysis
- Profitability analysis
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Financial forecasting
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Reporting
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operational reporting
- Client relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship development
- Certified defense financial manager
- Willing to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Team building leadership
- Relationship building
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
Timeline
Finance Director
Confidence Chevrolet
Finance Manager
Hudiburg Chevrolet
Finance Manager
Fowler Honda
N/A - Communications
Oklahoma University