Dawnmarie Woolnough

• MResponsibilities: -Work closely with department managers - Directly supervise four accounting clerks -Reconciliation of all GL accounts -Prepare monthly and yearly Financial Statements -Corporate and retail collections -Ensure OMVIC compliance
• Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
• Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions.
• Optimized working capital management by reviewing inventory levels, payment terms, and cash conversion cycles.
• Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
• Working directly with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
• Participate with the budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
• Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of HST/PST/Luxury Tax returns.
• Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
• Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Managed a staff of four, and worked daily with department managers to discuss, change, implements policies, procedures and budgets.

• Responsibilities: -Supervise leasing manager -Set up subprime lease policy -Collections -Bank deposits / pre-authorized payments -Credit approval -Insurance audits -PPSA registration -Representative for company in small claims court

• Responsibilities: -Invoicing -Collections -Vehicle inspections -Accurately relay information to the technician -Ensure client understands the required repairs and costs

• Responsibilities: -Supervise Leasing Manager -Supervise Jr
• Collection Clerk -Collections -Pre-delivery inspections -License applications/renewals -Document preparation -Insurance audits -Set up bailiff to repossess vehicles -Month end collection reports -Assisting Controller with account Reconciliations -Processing pre-authorized payments -Process chattels/ notes payable

• Responsibilities: -Supervise Leasing Manager -Supervise Jr
• Collection Clerk -Assisting Controller with account reconciliations -Processing pre-authorized payments -Bank deposits / pre-authorized payments -Month end collection reports -Process chattels/notes payable -Insurance audits -Set up bailiff to repossess vehicles -Collections

Performed Reception duties, licensing and inhouse rental portfolio.

Answering phones, assisting customers, manually completing Repair Orders for customers and collecting payments. Bank Runs.