Financial Controller

• Aug 2023 - Present

Financial Controller

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

Financial Controller

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2021

Oversee day-to-day operations including AR, AP, GL, FA, payroll, and period close. Prepare, report, and interpret all financial results to ownership group including financial and managerial reporting. Forecast capacity, prepare budget, investigate variance, and provide findings along with mitigation options. Manage outsourced HR provider relationship and serve as benefit administrator. ❖ Reduced period-end close time by 50% through process revision, automation, and improved… Show more Oversee day-to-day operations including AR, AP, GL, FA, payroll, and period close. Prepare, report, and interpret all financial results to ownership group including financial and managerial reporting. Forecast capacity, prepare budget, investigate variance, and provide findings along with mitigation options. Manage outsourced HR provider relationship and serve as benefit administrator. ❖ Reduced period-end close time by 50% through process revision, automation, and improved communication. ❖ Reduced DSO 20% and bad debt exposure through improved credit and collection policies and procedures. ❖ Primary contact and approver for all lender underwritings ❖ Designed flexible budget, reducing VA by 30% ❖ Successfully recouped all funds of 10k vendor overbill that occurred overtime ❖ Improved KPI dashboard to include financial, operational, customer, and compliance metrics. ❖ Partnered with CPA firm on strategic tax planning to successfully minimize tax burden. ❖ Reduced turnover and increased productivity through positive reinforcement and diplomatic conflict resolution. ❖ Championed the use of data analytics to support decision making. Show less Oversee day-to-day operations including AR, AP, GL, FA, payroll, and period close. Prepare, report, and interpret all financial results to ownership group including financial and managerial reporting. Forecast capacity, prepare budget, investigate variance, and provide findings along with mitigation options. Manage outsourced HR provider relationship and serve as benefit administrator. ❖ Reduced period-end close time by 50% through process revision, automation, and improved… Show more Oversee day-to-day operations including AR, AP, GL, FA, payroll, and period close. Prepare, report, and interpret all financial results to ownership group including financial and managerial reporting. Forecast capacity, prepare budget, investigate variance, and provide findings along with mitigation options. Manage outsourced HR provider relationship and serve as benefit administrator. ❖ Reduced period-end close time by 50% through process revision, automation, and improved communication. ❖ Reduced DSO 20% and bad debt exposure through improved credit and collection policies and procedures. ❖ Primary contact and approver for all lender underwritings ❖ Designed flexible budget, reducing VA by 30% ❖ Successfully recouped all funds of 10k vendor overbill that occurred overtime ❖ Improved KPI dashboard to include financial, operational, customer, and compliance metrics. ❖ Partnered with CPA firm on strategic tax planning to successfully minimize tax burden. ❖ Reduced turnover and increased productivity through positive reinforcement and diplomatic conflict resolution. ❖ Championed the use of data analytics to support decision making. Show less

Accounting & Finance Manager

• Jul 2010 - Dec 2014

Hired, trained and managed a team that supported a diverse scope of responsibilities ranging from accounting, finance, and HR functions. Finance responsibilities included forecasting capacity, budget development, and conducting variance analysis. Supported decision making through ad hoc reporting along with pricing models for potential new business. Served as benefit administrator and custodian of sensitive employee information. ❖ Successfully negotiated a 5% discount on fuel spend… Show more Hired, trained and managed a team that supported a diverse scope of responsibilities ranging from accounting, finance, and HR functions. Finance responsibilities included forecasting capacity, budget development, and conducting variance analysis. Supported decision making through ad hoc reporting along with pricing models for potential new business. Served as benefit administrator and custodian of sensitive employee information. ❖ Successfully negotiated a 5% discount on fuel spend along with more favorable billing terms. ❖ Drove down departmental error rate by 60% through improved training, communication, and incentive program. ❖ Leveraged transition to digitized recordkeeping and data consolidation. Reduced KPI reporting time from days to hours. ❖ Responsible for design and management of onboarding process to meet industry compliance requirements. ❖ Governed several key external relationships including lender, insurance, and major vendor.

Staff Accountant

• Mar 2008 - Jun 2011

Junior Accountant

• Nov 2006 - Feb 2008