Derek "Mikey" Spitzer
BIRMINGHAM
Summary
Dynamic Finance Director with a proven track record at Benchmark Automotive, excelling in financial reporting and strategic planning. Enhanced efficiency through process automation and improved cash flow management. Adept at mentoring teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving significant financial performance gains. Technology-savvy with strong organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Benchmark Automotive
08.2004 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
- Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
Education
BBA - Management/Finance
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2004
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- KPI tracking
- Audit coordination
- Account analysis
- Technology-savvy
- Organizational skills
- Business process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
I have won several awards from Assurant Dealer Services in the past 5 years from selling products to consumers
Certification
Certification with Stellantis for sales and customer experience coordinator
Timeline
Finance Director
Benchmark Automotive
08.2004 - Current
BBA - Management/Finance
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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