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Patricia Clark

Gebhardt BMW/Mike Ward Automotive/Clearshift
CITY_US,STATE_US
45
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Controller with extensive experience in financial statement preparation, cash flow management, and GAAP accounting in many dealership settings as full time Controller or consultant. Currently available for full time position or short term/interim assignments.

Work History

Controller

4 Years 3 Months
Gebhardt BMW/Mike Ward Automotive/Clearshift | 11.2021 - 02.2026

BMW- Hired by referral to assist controller with successful DMS and payroll conversions for two locations and create custom reporting for all departments.

Mike Ward- Hired by referral as controller for 6 exotic brands.

Ensured timely and accurate submission of financial statements, month-end, and year-end closing. Managed required intercompany procedures, all balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow. Hired, trained, and managed accounting & title department personnel and most HR functions. Ensured Federal and State compliance and filed sales tax returns.

ClearShift- Hired as consultant to prepare owner to transition to new car franchise and DMS conversion. Audited and cleaned up all balance sheet items and created new processes for all departments and built accurate and reliable reporting tools.

Controller

1 Year 5 Months
Bear Mountain Accessories | 06.2020 - 11.2021

Managed two divisions wholesaling GM and Ford accessories in Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Washington. Prepared and transmitted financial statements for both divisions and the parent company. Managed daily accounting as well as HR and corporate payroll/tax deposits, and State & Federal tax returns.

Controller

7 Years 1 Month
Automotive Avenues | 05.2013 - 06.2020

Worked as Controller from March of 2016 to June of 2020 preparing financial statements and audit paperwork. In charge of all daily operations including all HR functions and creation of benefit packages. Worked as lead titles from February 2011 to May 2013.

Office Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Suss Buick GMC | 06.2013 - 03.2016

Generated all payrolls, submitted federal tax deposits for 2 locations. Created all year end reports and W2s. Completed car deal billing and titles for used car location. Maintained and cleaned all schedules and balance sheet items.

Controller

29 Years 10 Months
Emich/John Elway/Autonation Jeep | 04.1981 - 02.2011

Began in entry level position learning each function of the accounting and title positions working up to controller position. Managed office staff, created and submitted timely and accurate financial statements. In charge of HR/payroll and employee benefit package annual renewal.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management & Accounting

Barnes Business College | 05-1981

Skills

Financial Statement Preparation
GAAP Accounting
Federal & State Reporting & Compliance
Cash Flow Management
Audit preparation
Statement reconciliation
Fixed asset management
Payroll Management
Payroll systems
Proficient with CDK
R&R
Automate
Dealertrack
Tekion
Staff Development

Timeline

Controller

Gebhardt BMW/Mike Ward Automotive/Clearshift
11.2021 - 02.2026Read More

Controller

Bear Mountain Accessories
06.2020 - 11.2021Read More

Office Manager

Suss Buick GMC
06.2013 - 03.2016Read More

Controller

Automotive Avenues
05.2013 - 06.2020Read More

Controller

Emich/John Elway/Autonation Jeep
04.1981 - 02.2011Read More

Barnes Business College

Associate of Science from Business Management & Accounting
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Patricia Clark