Jessica Brock
Bidleman Auto Group
Livonia,USA
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Language
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Certification
12
years of professional experience
Directed financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning initiatives to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Led and mentored accounting teams while streamlining month-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and increasing overall operational effectiveness.
Work History
Controller
1 Year 2 Months- Achieved compliance in financial reporting for corporate operations through effective management.
- Delivered successful audit coordination, resulting in enhanced adherence to internal controls and policies.
- Produced accurate forecasts that guided resource allocation and investment strategies.
- Executed month-end closing processes, resulting in precise financial statements.
- Oversaw daily staff activities, ensuring effective hiring, training, and personnel performance evaluations.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activities, achieving proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Successfully completed month-end closing processes and prepared detailed financial statements.
- Managed general ledger and chart of accounts, performing complex accounting functions including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly financial statement preparations.
Controller
2 Years 4 Months- Directed budgeting processes and implemented cost control measures across multiple departments.
- Led audit coordination efforts while reinforcing adherence to internal controls and policies.
- Mentored junior finance team members on effective accounting practices.
- Oversaw accounts receivable and payable monitoring to guarantee precise reconciliation of accounts.
- Managed month-end closing processes, prepared financial statements, and executed advanced reconciliations.
- Supervised general ledger maintenance and chart of accounts while performing intricate accounting functions including journal entry preparation and quarterly financial statement creation.
- Developed and delivered financial reports to senior management, the board of directors, and external auditors in compliance with accounting standards.
- Formulated annual budgets and analyzed actual expenses against projections to optimize financial performance.
- Reviewed fixed assets register regularly to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Supervised accounting, payroll, and financial reporting operations.
Corporate Controller
1 Year 3 Months- Directed strategic planning and coordination of accounting operations to elevate financial accuracy.
- Oversaw the accumulation and consolidation of financial data to guarantee precise accounting of consolidated business results.
- Managed preparation of internal and external financial statements.
- Coordinated the activities of external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Led the budget process to align with organizational goals.
- Reviewed current accounting operations and proposed improvements while implementing innovative processes.
- Evaluated and enhanced accounting and internal control systems to strengthen financial integrity.
- Developed and monitored business performance metrics and analytics to drive operational efficiency.
- Supervised regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance for quarterly payrolls and sales tax.
- Led efforts in hiring, training, and retaining a skilled accounting team.,
Controller
11 Months- Produced accurate financial statements monthly, adhering to dealership guidelines and manufacturer specifications within set timeframes.
- Updated manufacturer accounts to guarantee accuracy and currency of warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising.
- Interpreted financial data and daily operating controls to proactively inform the dealer about significant trends.
- Contributed to the creation of both short-term and long-term financial forecasts for dealership operations.
- Delivered detailed financial and management reporting to department managers for informed decision-making.
- Optimized cash management practices by forecasting cash resources and recommending effective utilization of surplus funds.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and investigated anomalies to ensure financial integrity.
- Conducted thorough reconciliations of general ledger accounts with external sources, ensuring correctness of bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payables, and floor plan payables.
- Guided office team members in applying sound accounting practices and prepared comprehensive documentation for the CPA to minimize audit expenses.
- Led the alignment of training initiatives with the organization's competencies framework to address skill gaps.
Office Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Provide daily leadership, support, direction.
- Travel between stores to ensure standards and productivity.
- SharePoint, Tekion, ADP.
- Post EOM standard entries, finalized all schedules and accounts for EOM closing.
- Review and submit Financial Statements to GM, FCA, FMC.
- Oversee cash flow, bank reconciliations, review accounting entries and chart of accounts.
- Floorplan advances, payments, audits.
- Rebate and Incentive management for five locations.
- Daily bank transactions and reports.
- Extended warranty payments and reconciliations.
- CIT and schedule maintenance, posting.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train cashiers, accounting staff, and deal processors.
- Accounts Receivable and Payable.
- Payroll for hourly and commissions.
- Sales Bonuses.
Accounting/Title Clerk
3 Years 3 Months- Achieved compliance in financial reporting for corporate operations through effective management.
- Delivered successful audit coordination, resulting in enhanced adherence to internal controls and policies.
- Produced accurate forecasts that guided resource allocation and investment strategies.
- Executed month-end closing processes, resulting in precise financial statements.
- Oversaw daily staff activities, ensuring effective hiring, training, and personnel performance evaluations.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activities, achieving proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Successfully completed month-end closing processes and prepared detailed financial statements.
- Managed general ledger and chart of accounts, performing complex accounting functions including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and quarterly financial statement preparations.
Education
B.A. - Applied Psychology, Business Administration
Graduate
Bachelor's degree
Skills
Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Preparation
Budgeting
Forecasting & Financial Modeling
Cost Accounting & Cost Control
Corporate & Public Accounting
GAAP
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
Financial Auditing & Regulatory Reporting
Communication
Presentation & Analytical Skills
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Notary Public
- AED Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Controller
Bidleman Auto Group
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Controller
Dolomite Group (Construction)
02.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Corporate Controller
GrayCo Corporation (Construction)
11.2021 - 02.2023Read More
Controller
M&A, Bob Johnson Auto Group
11.2020 - 10.2021Read More
Office Manager
Bob Johnson Auto Group
09.2017 - 11.2020Read More
Accounting/Title Clerk
Bob Johnson Auto Group
06.2014 - 09.2017Read More
Livonia Central School
Graduate
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SUNY College at Geneseo
B.A. from Applied Psychology, Business Administration
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