1. DONALD ANDREW BLACK JR., CPA
519 N. Green Meadows Drive Wilmington, NC 28405
910.617.4811 ablack519n@gmail.com
Controller / Director of Accounting
Detail-driven Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years’ experience in accounting, human resources, and
management seeks to bring talent and vision to a respected organization that values hard work, dedication, and results.
Expert in preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Specialist in
performing complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and balance
sheet reconciliations. Unique ability to streamline, automate, and modernize out-of-date processes.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Reporting ● Budget Development ● Audit Management ● General & Tax Accounting ●
Payroll Processing ● Accounts Receivable/Payable ● Strategic Planning ● Cash-Flow Report Generation ●
QuickBooks Pro Expert ● Bookkeeping ● MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Proficiency ●
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PLANTATIONVILLAGE, INC,Wilmington, NC 2012 – 2015
Director of Accounting
Preparedandanalyzedcomplexfinancialstatements for$13-millionretirementcommunitywith275 residents
and247 units. Reviewedandpreparedpayrollfor150employees. Ensured accuracy,consistency,and reliability
in all balancesheetaccounts. Preparedandfiled all taxes. Preparedannualbudgetandmanagedannualaudit.
 Slashed field work forannual audit by one weekwhich dramatically reduced its cost.
 Automated resident ACH monthly drafts whichsignificantly upgraded processing efficiency.
 Streamlined daily deposits by developing checkscanning process as part of officeprocedures.
 Revised balance accountreconciliation whichappreciably improved the audit process.
 Presented monthly financials in easy-to-understand formatfor board of directors and bank.
NATIONALAUTOINSTANT CREDIT,LLC & EASTERNCAROLINAAUTOFINANCE,LLC
Wilmington, NC 2004 – 2011
Controller(General Manager2009-2011)
Managedcomplexgeneralaccountingfunctionsfor$17.5-millionauto dealership,includingpreparationofjournal
entries,account analysis,andbalancesheetreconciliations. Preparedandanalyzedfinancialstatementsfor
accuracy, consistency,andreliability. Oversawhumanresources functionsfor 25-30employees.
 Convinced bank to approve $5-million line of credit and $750-thousand floorplan to purchase cars.
 Quarterbacked all activities involved in the opening of three new locations.
 Installed first-ever 401k plan foremployees.
 Spearheaded collectionof $24-million in accounts receivables.
 Oversaw IRS audit which ended withno changes.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON, NC
Preparatory Classes for CPA Examination
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, GREENVILLE, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Major, Accounting Minor
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