Steven Phillips
Grove City ,OH
Summary
Finance leader with expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, cash flow management, and dealership operations. Known for streamlining processes, improving controls, and supporting leadership decisions through clear analysis.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER/DIRECTOR
Ricart
Columbus, OH
01.2010 - Current
- Managed dealership financial reporting and month-end close for Ricart operations.
- Prepared management reports for leadership decisions at Ricart.
- Directed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes.
- Monitored compliance with accounting policies and dealership controls.
- Coordinated with sales, service, and inventory teams on financial records.
- Supervised finance staff and improved daily workflow across Ricart.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
District Manager
AIG/Beneficial
Columbus, OH
03.1997 - 12.2009
- Directed district operations across AIG/Beneficial branches and field teams.
- Developed strategic plans for increasing sales, reducing costs, improving operations efficiency.
- Coached branch managers on sales, service, and compliance standards.
- Monitored branch performance and adjusted staffing priorities.
- Conducted field visits to assess branch operations and employee readiness.
- Provided ongoing coaching and training for store managers on how to maximize productivity and profits.
- Trained staff on company systems, collections, and loan processing.
- Reviewed loan policies and consumer finance procedures for AIG/Beneficial.
Education
BBA - Business
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL06-1997
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Month-end closing
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
Certification
- Notary public. Commission expires 08/06/2031
- Zurich University Mastering Finance and Insurance 2025
- JM & A Group F & I legal and ethical standards2013
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER/DIRECTOR
Ricart
01.2010 - Current
District Manager
AIG/Beneficial
03.1997 - 12.2009
BBA - Business
University of Central Florida