JOSHUA LEMIEUX
Austin,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- 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.
- Ensured full and accurate collection of funds from consumers and lenders.
- Increased department performance by more than 25% in relevant metrics
- Increased departmental volume handling by 100%
Finance Director
Sterling Acura of Austin
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Improved department performance by more than 30% in key metrics
Finance/Business Manager
LITHIA Motors
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Performed duties of a Finance Manager under new Corporate structure
- Performed duties of Sales manager in addition to Finance manager role
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Closed book of business for Southwest KIA Austin and opened a new book of business under LITHIA, executing the buy-sell for the department.
- Expert proficiency with Multiple CRM systems
- Heavy emphasis on accounting and collections.
- Ensured 100% compliance and 100% digital contracting in the department.
Finance Director
Southwest Kia Austin
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Continued to produce as an individual while managing the department.
- Processed more than 200 deals for the department
Finance Manager
Southwest Kia Austin
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Upsold Intangible products to add profit to deals.
- Expert proficiency in Reynolds Ignite and VinSolutions
- Managed 200 transactions per month with 100% compliance
Floor Manager
Southwest KIA Austin
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Managed team of 10 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Continued individual sales performance.
Owner/Operator
Norauto LLC
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Identified profitable assets for the business to grow and maintain revenue.
- Managed fleet of 16 vehicles for rent and lease.
- Collected funds from delinquent customers
Salesperson
Capitol KIA
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Salesman of the month, 6 months in a row.
Education
Did Not Complete -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXHigh School Diploma -
Lake Travis High School
Austin, TX06.2014
High School Diploma -
Polyvalente Ste Therèse
Quebec, Canada06.2012
Skills
- Lender Relationships
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Institution Programs
- Sales Process Development
- Insurance Products
- Corrective Actions
- Workflow Coordination
- Loan Processing
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Coaching and Training
- Lending Practices
- P&L Tracking
- Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
- Deal Negotiations
Timeline
Finance Director
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin
03.2024 - Current
Finance Director
Sterling Acura of Austin
10.2023 - 03.2024
Finance/Business Manager
LITHIA Motors
07.2021 - 09.2023
Finance Director
Southwest Kia Austin
08.2020 - 07.2021
Finance Manager
Southwest Kia Austin
08.2019 - 08.2020
Floor Manager
Southwest KIA Austin
04.2019 - 08.2019
Owner/Operator
Norauto LLC
07.2017 - 04.2019
Salesperson
Capitol KIA
01.2016 - 07.2017
Did Not Complete -
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
Lake Travis High School
High School Diploma -
Polyvalente Ste Therèse
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