Peter Conway

High impact finance/accounting professional with strong implementation and client management experience. Experienced results-oriented leadership with exceptional organizational, communication and relationship/team building skills. Recognized achievement in P&L management, budgeting and forecasting.

Proven track record in business trend analysis, fixed asset management, business controls management, investment planning and reconciliations. Talent for developing consistent, powerful plans that drive tangible results.

Experience in the logistical creation of new businesses. Contribute high energy and positive attitude to each new challenge with an exceptional work ethic.

Corporate Controller - HGREG LUX Automotive - Florida and California

(2024-08)

Managed the financial accounting functions of the 4 Florida and 1 California location. Successfully opened three brand new locations in Florida.

• Interact daily with dealership management to stay current and resolve any issues
• Ensure dealership managers comply with company policies and procedures and report to ownership any deviations
• Manage cash flow daily
• Ensure all accounting records and schedules are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition
• Maintained and reviewed daily financial management report to analyze income and expenses
• Reconciled all asset and liability accounts monthly, including operating and payroll bank accounts
• Identified all exceptions in physical inventory analysis
• Attend manager meetings regarding dealership operations, deal flow and CIT
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Manage month end closing accuracy and deadlines

Group Controller - Schumacher Automotive - West & North Palm

(2022-08 - 2024-08)

Managed the financial accounting functions of the West & North Palm locations, encompassing 12 rooftops. Combined production of over 1,000 units and over $500 million in revenue.

• Ensure all manufacturer accounts are current and accurate
• Interact daily with dealership management to stay current and resolve any issues
• Ensure dealership managers comply with company policies and procedures and report to ownership any deviations
• Manage cash flow daily
• Ensure all accounting records and schedules are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition
• Maintained and reviewed daily financial management report to analyze income and expenses
• Reconciled all asset and liability accounts monthly, including operating and payroll bank accounts
• Identified all exceptions in physical inventory analysis
• Attend manager meetings regarding dealership operations, deal flow and CIT
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Manage month end closing accuracy and deadlines

Controller - HGREG Automotive - Delray Beach

(2019-09 - 2022-08)

Managed the financial accounting functions of the Delray Beach Nissan, HGREG LUX, as well as contributing to several other new car franchises.

• Ensure all manufacturer accounts are current and accurate
• Interact daily with dealership management to stay current and resolve any issues
• Ensure dealership managers comply with company policies and procedures and report to ownership any deviations
• Manage cash flow daily
• Ensure all accounting records and schedules are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition
• Maintained and reviewed daily financial management report to analyze income and expenses
• Reconciled all asset and liability accounts monthly, including operating and payroll bank accounts
• Identified all exceptions in physical inventory analysis
• Attend manager meetings regarding dealership operations, deal flow and CIT
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Manage month end closing accuracy and deadlines

Group Controller - Peacock Automotive - Hilton Head

(2018-04 - 2019-09)

Managed the financial accounting functions of the 7 Hilton Head dealerships with combined revenue of $225 million. Achieved membership in the 2018 Porsche Business Management Guild.

Group Controller - MotorWerks Partners INC. - Barrington

(2016-07 - 2018-04)

Managed the financial accounting functions of the 6 Barrington locations with combined revenue of $550 million.

• Oversaw payroll functions for all ten locations with over 500 employees
• Ensure all manufacturer accounts were current and accurate

Senior Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith

(2005 - 2016)

• Responsible for effectively sourcing and managing business development and retaining client relationships to meet annual growth targets
• Generated new clients using face-to-face approach that built trust and emphasized personal service to the individual investor

Controller - Asbury Automotive Group, INC.

(2003 - 2005)

Owner - Accounting Operations - Town Center Nissan & Kia

(2002 - 2003)

Owned all accounting operations for two dealerships with three locations. Provided insight and experience in the startup of a new Nissan dealership.

Controller / Group Controller / Southeast District Financial Analyst - AutoNation, INC. - Atlanta Region

(1998 - 2022)

Controller: Sutherlin Nissan & Team Mitsubishi ($98 million in revenue), AutoNation Chrysler Jeep ($50 million in revenue). Group Controller: AutoNation USA Megastore, Atlanta Region ($360 million in revenue).

Controller - Carl Black Buick Pontiac GMC

Tax Analyst - Merrill Lynch Hubbard

Bachelor of Business Administration - St Bonaventure University