Kim Roland
Finance Director
Cave Creek,United States
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 10 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional leadership, team building and growth, issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director -Visionary Automotive Group
Arrowhead BMW/Volvo And JLR
02.2021 - Current
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Grew department from avg $1500/PVR to avg $2500, From 3 finance managers to 10 + depending on season and 3 finance assistants.
- Brought in additional lenders and products/services to increase customer retention and profit.
- Opened and set up 2 new locations.
Finance Director
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive DBA ABC Nissan
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Responsible with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new department employees.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 5-person finance department for medium organization.
Finance Manager
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive; DBA Midway Chevrolet
05.2014 - 09.2020
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Promoted and sold all automotive insurance products offered by dealership, was top 10 within company 5 years running.
Finance Manager
Smith Auto Group
01.2014 - 04.2014
Finance Manager
Benson Honda
04.2013 - 01.2014
Sr. Sales Consultant
Benson Honda
05.2012 - 03.2013
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee
05.2006 - 05.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZNo Degree -
CNA Finance School
San Antonio Texas MPP Finance And Insurance Academy
Dallas, TXSkills
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Budget Planning
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Reporting
- Lender Relationships
- Account Reconciliation
- Build Customer Relationships
- Risk Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Credit Approval and Denial
- Strategic Planning
- Excellent Team Leadership
- Quarterly Reviews
- Business Case Development
Timeline
Finance Director -Visionary Automotive Group
Arrowhead BMW/Volvo And JLR
02.2021 - Current
Finance Director
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive DBA ABC Nissan
09.2020 - 02.2021
Finance Manager
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive; DBA Midway Chevrolet
05.2014 - 09.2020
Finance Manager
Smith Auto Group
01.2014 - 04.2014
Finance Manager
Benson Honda
04.2013 - 01.2014
Sr. Sales Consultant
Benson Honda
05.2012 - 03.2013
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee
05.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona
No Degree -
CNA Finance School
MPP Finance And Insurance Academy
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