BRIAN A.

BURNETTE
3030 Barrymore St. # 103
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
bb6e3b8a@westpost.net
Cell 919-616-3821
Controller
I am an experienced and goal-oriented automotive Controller with a demonstrated
track record. I have had experience leading and developing the preparation of f
inancial reports to department managers and different manufacturers. I have pr
oven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity. Talented leader directing
highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of the automot
ive dealerships goals and objectives.
Core competencies include:
Accounting Management
Cash Management
Technology Integration
Financial Statement
Forecasting
Auditing
Budgeting
Cost Reductions
Regulatory Compliance
Efficiency Improvement
CAREER EXPERIENCE
DARRYL BURKE CHEVROLET PONTIAC BUICK, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 2002 Present
Controller
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarter
ly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accou
nting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. A
dminister all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new appli
cations. Develop highly skilled accounting team to achieve established objective
s. Interact with the President and department managers concerning departmental s
ales and gross profit. Develop procedures to audit financial statement each mon
th before submitting to manufacturer.
Key Achievements:
Reduction of total dealership expenses by 35%.
Manage daily posting of deals in accounting, A/R & A/P invoices, cash flow, floo
r plan payoffs, title work, and provided daily DOC reports to departmental manag
ers.
Assist Dealer Principal on all insurance(s) for business. Annually negotiated g
arage liability insurance, health, dental, life/accident, etc.
Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendati
on of enhanced closing procedures.
Serve as key leader in effectively managing 40 employees and was promoted in 200
4 to assistant to the dealer principal.
ADP Computer systems administrator and training to employees including: accounti
ng, service, parts and payroll functions.
Consistently meet deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-so
lving skills to achieve corporate objectives.
Completed 5 years of General Motors Business Accounting Managers training.
NADA 20 group attendee and member
Notary public for State of North Carolina
MODERN AUTOMOTIVE, Winston-Salem, NC 1999-2002
Controller/Office Manager
Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis i
n accordance with business plan. Reviewed monthly financial statements for diff
erent manufacturers and ensured accuracy for transmission. Ensured all accounts
on the income statement and balance sheet were correct each month. I was hired
as Office Manager at the Chevrolet dealership. Promoted to Assistant Controller
for different locations and then in 2001 was put at Modern Infiniti and was ove
r the Greensboro and Winston-Salem locations.
Key Achievements:
Managed accounting departments for different locations and worked with departmen
tal managers on their departments expenses, gross, sales.
Quarterly/Monthly tax reporting to state.
A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, managed all schedules on a daily basis.
Monitor daily cash flow.
General Ledger review each month, knowledge of all asset & liability accounts an
d review.
Ensure monthly financial statement accuracy and submission to manufacturer(s).
LYLES CHEVROLET JEEP, High Point, NC, 1992-1999
Assistant Office Manager
Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transacti
ons. The Controller and I worked together to ensure accuracy and integrity of ac
counting aspects of business. Worked part time through high school and college,
promoted to assistant office manager after 3 years of service. Started in the de
tail department cleaning vehicles and then later drove the parts truck and worke
d in service. I then decided I wanted to work in accounting and was fortunate t
o have the opportunity.
Key Achievements:
Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation o
f account reconciliation processes.
Assisted Controller with buy/sell agreements
Weekly payroll for 35 employees
ADP/Reynolds & Reynolds computer system administrator
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (1998)
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY High Point, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science (1995)
GUILFORD TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jamestown, NC