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PATRICK BURNS

ARLINGTON,TN

Summary

Professional finance leader with extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Known for driving financial performance and fostering collaborative team environments. Reliable and adaptable, focused on delivering results through strategic financial management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

AUTONATION FORD WOLFCHASE
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • 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.

FINANCE MANAGER

AUTONATION HONDA 385
04.2015 - 03.2022
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

WOLFCHASE HYUNDAI
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • 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.

FINANCE MANAGER

AUTONATION HONDA COVINGTON PIKE
07.2006 - 03.2014
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL
DeSoto, TX
05-1996

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Audit coordination
  • Financial policy development
  • Organizational skills
  • Business process improvement
  • Strategic planning
  • Compliance monitoring

Timeline

Finance Director

AUTONATION FORD WOLFCHASE
03.2022 - Current

FINANCE MANAGER

AUTONATION HONDA 385
04.2015 - 03.2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

WOLFCHASE HYUNDAI
03.2014 - 03.2015

FINANCE MANAGER

AUTONATION HONDA COVINGTON PIKE
07.2006 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL
PATRICK BURNS