Most auto recyclers rely on their accountant to “handle the numbers,” but very few truly understand what those numbers are saying about the health of their business. This session, “What Your Accountant Isn’t Telling You,” pulls back the curtain on the financial blind spots that quietly erode profit, cash flow, and long‑term value in a recycling operation. If you’ve ever been surprised by a tax bill, confused by your financial statements, or unsure why your bank balance doesn’t match your sales, this training will help you see the story your books are really telling—and what to do about it.
Russell Sewell is the CFO for Arizona Auto & Truck Parts and Pull N Save self service locations. Since joining AATP, Russ has provided leadership in banking, accounting, finance, adopting new technologies, including app development and data visualization, and various SAS solutions for the Company. Russ has 30 years of financial and operational experience in many different roles including venture capital, investment banking, risk mitigation, audit oversight and compliance. When not working, Russ spends his time surfing, camping, and recreating with his family and friends. Russ has a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Marriott School of Business Management at BYU.