Guadalupe Arroyo
Wilmington,US
Summary
To accomplish all goals and dreams and always be humble and be one of the best leader in the automotive industries. Seasoned financial leader with over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in Leadership and Teaching. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Ferrari South Bay-Holand Automotive Group
Torrance, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Manage all the financial reports.
- File the sales tax for the store.
- In charge of performing all the payroll functions, calculating everyone's pay, and processing payroll through the ADP system.
- Transmit Factory statement to Ferrari.
- Perform all office functions and duties.
- Ferrari of Rancho Mirage was purchased on September 5, 2024. Also, assisted with the buy/sell process and getting permits and license.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance financial integrity.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Oversaw Ferrari of Rancho Mirage Store for Holand Automotive Group from Sept 2024 thru Dec 2025. Store Sold in Dec 15, 2025. Assistant with the Buy/Sell as well for this transaction.
Controller
W.I. Simonson Mercedes Benz-Sonic Automotive
Santa Monica
04.2015 - 02.2024
- Manage a Group of 6 employees directly and oversaw 115 employee needs and payroll
- Managed the store expenses and engage with vendors
- Also, did the monthly, and yearly budget for the store
- Responsible for the store sales taxes, tire tax, battery tax and filed for the unsecure property taxes 571-L form and pay them as well.
- Used CDK system for over 25 years
- Know how to use Excel
- Reported to the Regional Controller
- Work with the GM as a team but had to follow the company policy.
Assistant Controller
Beverly Hills BMW-Sonic Automotive
Los Angeles
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Manage Business Office
- Clean schedules and Assist Controller and GM
Inventory Clerk/Billing Clerk/Office Manager
WI SIMONSON-Sonic Automotive
Santa Monica
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Filing, DDR cars, Post Inventory, Dealer Trades and Wholesales
- Manage Business Office.Clean schedules and Assist Controller.
Service Porter/Inventory Clerk
Mercedes- Benz of South Bay
Torrance
11.2001 - 05.2007
- Filing, DDR cars, Post Inventory, Dealer Trades and Wholesales.Moving Cars from one Lot to another/ Shuttle Driver
Education
High School Diploma -
Narbonne High School
Harbor City, CA06-2000
Skills
- Excel (10 years)
- Accounting (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Dealership experience (10 years)
- Accounting software CDK (10 years)
- GAAP (10 years)
- Supervising experience (10 years)
- Balance sheet management
Languages
Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Controller
Ferrari South Bay-Holand Automotive Group
04.2024 - Current
Controller
W.I. Simonson Mercedes Benz-Sonic Automotive
04.2015 - 02.2024
Assistant Controller
Beverly Hills BMW-Sonic Automotive
12.2012 - 04.2015
Inventory Clerk/Billing Clerk/Office Manager
WI SIMONSON-Sonic Automotive
08.2007 - 12.2012
Service Porter/Inventory Clerk
Mercedes- Benz of South Bay
11.2001 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Narbonne High School