Heather Bowie
Durham,ME
Summary
Dynamic finance and treasury professional with a proven track record in cash management, foreign exchange transactions, corporate compliance, and financial reporting. Expertise in general ledger reconciliations, accruals, financial analysis, and providing robust support during annual audits. Results-oriented team leader adept at optimizing department operations, enhancing accounts receivable processes, and fostering strong vendor relationships to drive organizational success. Committed to delivering strategic financial insights that support business objectives and improve overall efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer & Senior Accountant
Auto Europe
Portland, ME
09.2016 - Current
- Responsible for timely completion of corporate compliance documents and filings
- Supported CFO with annual global insurance renewal
- Maintained fixed asset schedules in accordance with company policy and posted monthly depreciation entries
- Month-end close responsibilities including but not limited to monthly accrual calculations, preparing current assets and liabilities schedules, ensuring the schedule accurately reflects balances in general ledger
- Monthly P&L analysis identifying and explaining month over month and year over year variances allowing senior leadership to understand fluctuations in financial reporting
- Work with external auditors providing clear communication, assign and communicate audit responsibilities to team members, schedule preparation, review of schedules prepared by other team members
- Responsible for daily cash management and forecasting of 35 global bank accounts held in 10 currencies, communicating cash position and foreign exchange trades to CEO and CFO on a daily basis
- Maintain relationships with multiple banking partners and payment service providers
- Open and close bank accounts as needed, respond to KYC requests accurately and timely preventing disruptions in banking or payment processing
- Ensure banking best practices are followed reducing the risk of fraudulent activity and potential loss of income
- Responsible for validating monthly principal and interest payment calculations
- Maintain corporate card programs maximizing rewards by identifying vendors accepting card payments
- Developed posting rules and journal entries related to banking transactions and collaborated with Finance Technology Lead to implement electronic bank statement processing resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy
- Consistently managed a team of 3 - 5 full-time employees in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payment processing specialists
- Evaluate processes, develop and implement changes to gain efficiencies and support team with implementation
- Collaborate with CFO and Global Controller regarding strategic planning within the department
Operations Manager
Auto Europe/Tourcrafters
Portland, ME
01.2017 - 01.2023
- This position was performed simultaneously with the Treasurer & Senior Accountant position.
- Responsible for daily operations and management of 10 full-time employees located in Illinois
Assistant Treasurer & Staff Accountant
Auto Europe
Portland, ME
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Daily cash reporting presented to the CEO and CFO resulting in instruction to book foreign exchange trades
- Responsible for preparing and posting journal entries and monthly accruals
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Auto Europe
Portland, ME
01.2000 - 01.2009
Customer Service - Call Center
Auto Europe
Portland, ME
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Casco Bay College
Portland, Maine05.1998
Skills
- SAP proficiency
- Financial portal expertise
- Cross-currency reporting proficiency
- Standard operating procedure creation
- Leadership development
- Proficient in MS Office
Timeline
Operations Manager
Auto Europe/Tourcrafters
01.2017 - 01.2023
Treasurer & Senior Accountant
Auto Europe
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Treasurer & Staff Accountant
Auto Europe
01.2009 - 01.2016
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Auto Europe
01.2000 - 01.2009
Customer Service - Call Center
Auto Europe
01.1998 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Casco Bay College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Volunteer Activity
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, volunteer (Jan 2026-Present)