LINDA LYONS 14493 HURRICANE LN., HELENDALE,CA 92342 5358 Baza Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 ll159792e@westpost.

net Home: 818-666-9204 Cell: 818-451-3002 Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller with a track record of lead ing the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity thro ugh evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process imp rovements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams t o support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competenci es include: * Accounting Management * Financial Analysis * Forecasting * Cash Management * Budgeting * Cost Reductions * Technology Integration * Regulatory Compliance * Efficiency Improvements CAREER EXPERIENCE Martin Cadillac Co Inc - July 2007 - Present Directly report to owners regarding financial stability of dealership. Worked wi th CPA to reconcile accounting books, which had been severely neglected. Monthly tasks include preparation and analysis of all financial statements for 4 franch ises, preparation of all state and federal tax returns. Analysis of all departme nt profitability and efficiency. Monitor and enforce compliance of all state and federal laws. Oversee all accounting functions, including cash management and f inancial forecasting. Hornburg Jaguar/Land Rover - September 2005 - March 2007 Financial management functions including development of monthly financial statem ents, financial forecasts, and cash management. Administer all financial managem ent systems, integrating new applications. Currently converting computer systems from Reynolds and Reynolds to ADP. Oversee/train accounting and financial manag ement team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Vice-President a nd CFO of Pendragon NA - concerning financial forecasts, and reports. Prepare al l business tax returns. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, a ccount reconciliation at two separate locations. In the process of setting up a new location in Santa Monica, to handle all Jaguar and Land Rover sales. Crown Dodge - November 2004 - April 2005 - Controller Oversee all accounting functions within the business office, including preparati on of financial statement for the factory, tax preparation, and account reconcil iations. Report directly to the President concerning financial management and ca sh flow. Assist department managers in the operations of their departments, incl uding forecasting sales and future budgeting requirements. Auto Stiegler Mercedes Benz, Encino, CA, 1994 - November 2004 Controller Direct financial management functions including development of monthly financial statements and financial forecasts. Oversee general accounting functions, inclu ding AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financia l management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop skill ed accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. I nteract with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts , reports and personal business. Prepare all business tax returns, manage all in surances and responsible for all dealership legal concerns. * Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking reducing opera ting expenses 20%.

* Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with or ganizational changes.

Robert Ruehman BMW, North Hollywood, CA, 1987 - 1994 Office Manager Prepared financial reports and developed budgets in accordance with business pla n. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/ accuracy. * Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommenda tion of enhanced closing procedures. EDUCATION PROFICIENT IN ADP, WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. PROFICIENT IN REYNOLD AND REYNOLDS ERA, WITH 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS WITH EXCEPTIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE. LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (1981) GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (1991) REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST