Kathy Burns

Background

About Kathy Burns

Hands-on Finance and Accounting manager with extensive background in Auto Finance. Applies excellent critical thinking and problem resolutions skills to all projects undertaken. Expert in streamlining complex financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, & reporting with often limited resources. Effective at mentoring staff in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and satisfaction. Areas of specialty include- • Pricing of consumer retail and lease programs • Strategic analysis of program implementation or modifications • Cost/Benefit analysis for contemplated operational or accounting changes • Month end variance analysis • Forecasting of all aspects of annual business plan and interim budget updates • Lease Residual and End of Term analysis • Evaluation and implementation of industry specific accounting guidelines • Lease, Retail and Wholesale Portfolio Accounting • Financial and J-Sox audit support