J. Austin Kremers
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Steve Miller
Austin Kremers has proven himself a tremendous asset on the executive management team here at driversselect which recently became the largest single point automotive dealership in North Texas and one of the fastest growing in the US. He is a knowledgeable, articulate, highly intelligent self starter who in a short amount of time has earned the respect and admiration of his business operations and accounting teams, driven costs down and increased efficiencies. And not only of his own teams but also throughout the sales, reconditioning and purchasing functions of the business. He maintains and even keel in high pressure situations and embodies a can do attitude. I recommend him highly..
Jonathan (JD) Hall, CPA
Austin and I started our careers together at KPMG’s Dallas office in the audit practice. While at KPMG, Austin proved himself to be an exemplary financial professional and valued colleague. Through his strong work ethic, effective communication skills and natural leadership abilities, Austin stood out from the crowd as an effective leader and valuable asset to the firm.
Steve Miller
Austin Kremers has proven himself a tremendous asset on the executive management team here at driversselect which recently became the largest single point automotive dealership in North Texas and one of the fastest growing in the US. He is a knowledgeable, articulate, highly intelligent self starter who in a short amount of time has earned the respect and admiration of his business operations and accounting teams, driven costs down and increased efficiencies. And not only of his own teams but also throughout the sales, reconditioning and purchasing functions of the business. He maintains and even keel in high pressure situations and embodies a can do attitude. I recommend him highly..
Jonathan (JD) Hall, CPA
Austin and I started our careers together at KPMG’s Dallas office in the audit practice. While at KPMG, Austin proved himself to be an exemplary financial professional and valued colleague. Through his strong work ethic, effective communication skills and natural leadership abilities, Austin stood out from the crowd as an effective leader and valuable asset to the firm.
Steve Miller
Austin Kremers has proven himself a tremendous asset on the executive management team here at driversselect which recently became the largest single point automotive dealership in North Texas and one of the fastest growing in the US. He is a knowledgeable, articulate, highly intelligent self starter who in a short amount of time has earned the respect and admiration of his business operations and accounting teams, driven costs down and increased efficiencies. And not only of his own teams but also throughout the sales, reconditioning and purchasing functions of the business. He maintains and even keel in high pressure situations and embodies a can do attitude. I recommend him highly..
Jonathan (JD) Hall, CPA
Austin and I started our careers together at KPMG’s Dallas office in the audit practice. While at KPMG, Austin proved himself to be an exemplary financial professional and valued colleague. Through his strong work ethic, effective communication skills and natural leadership abilities, Austin stood out from the crowd as an effective leader and valuable asset to the firm.
Steve Miller
Austin Kremers has proven himself a tremendous asset on the executive management team here at driversselect which recently became the largest single point automotive dealership in North Texas and one of the fastest growing in the US. He is a knowledgeable, articulate, highly intelligent self starter who in a short amount of time has earned the respect and admiration of his business operations and accounting teams, driven costs down and increased efficiencies. And not only of his own teams but also throughout the sales, reconditioning and purchasing functions of the business. He maintains and even keel in high pressure situations and embodies a can do attitude. I recommend him highly..
Jonathan (JD) Hall, CPA
Austin and I started our careers together at KPMG’s Dallas office in the audit practice. While at KPMG, Austin proved himself to be an exemplary financial professional and valued colleague. Through his strong work ethic, effective communication skills and natural leadership abilities, Austin stood out from the crowd as an effective leader and valuable asset to the firm.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
Texas State Board of Public AccountingMay, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EchoPark Automotive
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United States
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Retail Motor Vehicles
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Business Operations and Projects
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Sr. Corporate Controller
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2022
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Vice President of Business Operations
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
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driversselect
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Jun 2016 - Apr 2022
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Locke Lord LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Corporate Controller
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
Responsibilities include: - Generating consolidated financial statements - Overseeing all General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable activity - Managing year-end and interim audits - Managing firm-wide accounting staff (23 offices in 5 countries) - Developing and implementing best practice processes and controls Responsibilities include: - Generating consolidated financial statements - Overseeing all General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable activity - Managing year-end and interim audits - Managing firm-wide accounting staff (23 offices in 5 countries) - Developing and implementing best practice processes and controls
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Interphase Corporation
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Controller & Finance Manager
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Responsibilities included: - SEC reporting - Generating consolidated financial statements - Managing accounting staff - Financial Modeling - Corporate budgets and forecasts - Revenue recognition - Preparing reports and presentation for BOD meetings Responsibilities included: - SEC reporting - Generating consolidated financial statements - Managing accounting staff - Financial Modeling - Corporate budgets and forecasts - Revenue recognition - Preparing reports and presentation for BOD meetings
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Merit Energy Company
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Property/Gas Plant Accountant
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2013
Was responsible for various accounting issues for oil and gas wells. Gained exposure to revenue recognition, state and local taxes, joint interest billings, regulatory filings, etc. Served as the primary accountant responsible for one of Merit's gas processing plants, and was responsible for the implementation a new computer system to account for and track the plant's output and efficiency. Gained extensive experience with SAP software and Quorum's TIPS program. Was responsible for various accounting issues for oil and gas wells. Gained exposure to revenue recognition, state and local taxes, joint interest billings, regulatory filings, etc. Served as the primary accountant responsible for one of Merit's gas processing plants, and was responsible for the implementation a new computer system to account for and track the plant's output and efficiency. Gained extensive experience with SAP software and Quorum's TIPS program.
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KPMG US
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2009
Performed audits of the financial statements for companies in various industries including Information/Communication, Oil and Gas, Software Development, and Medical Sales. Gained leadership experience as a Sr. Associate, leading the engagements and the team of staff accountants on the job. Gained exposure to financial and regulatory issues in an array of industries. Participated in audits of many publicly held clients and gained experience in control testing and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
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Business Manager
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May 2004 - Aug 2006
Handled the business end of construction projects refurbishing yachts and airplanes. Was responsible for hiring and managing the construction crew, negotiating contracts with suppliers, etc. Handled the business end of construction projects refurbishing yachts and airplanes. Was responsible for hiring and managing the construction crew, negotiating contracts with suppliers, etc.
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Education
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Stagen Leadership Academy
Integral Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership -
Trinity University
BA / MA, Business Administration / Accounting -
A.C. Jones High School