Experience

Powers Music School

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Part time staff accountant for non-profit music school working remotely using Quickbooks Online, ASAP Class Management Software, and Bloomerang Donor Management Software to create revenue reports, post payments, post vendor payments, reconcile bank account, create financial reports. Part time staff accountant for non-profit music school working remotely using Quickbooks Online, ASAP Class Management Software, and Bloomerang Donor Management Software to create revenue reports, post payments, post vendor payments, reconcile bank account, create financial reports.



WellPet, LLC

• United States

• Accounting Management Senior Consultant - Robert Half International

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Balance Sheet reconciliations • Fixed Asset transactions and maintenance in Sage • Supplemented accounting staff during vacations and computer upgrade • Balance Sheet reconciliations • Fixed Asset transactions and maintenance in Sage • Supplemented accounting staff during vacations and computer upgrade



LGC

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Management Senior Consultant - Robert Half International

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  LGC Standards / American Proficiency Testing / VHG Labs • Accounting and financial reporting liaison for new LGC acquisition in Michigan • Fixed asset systems setup for new acquisitions in Michigan and South Carolina • Bank reconciliations implementation for South Carolina • Balance sheet reconciliations catch-up for three locations • Fill-in for local roles as needed LGC Standards / American Proficiency Testing / VHG Labs • Accounting and financial reporting liaison for new LGC acquisition in Michigan • Fixed asset systems setup for new acquisitions in Michigan and South Carolina • Bank reconciliations implementation for South Carolina • Balance sheet reconciliations catch-up for three locations • Fill-in for local roles as needed



Indigo AG

• Argentina
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Management Senior Consultant - Robert Half International

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Bio-Agricultural • Revised and reconciled fixed asset system post business relocation and expansion • Assisted with monthly close during business expansion Bio-Agricultural • Revised and reconciled fixed asset system post business relocation and expansion • Assisted with monthly close during business expansion



Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Management Senior Consultant - Robert Half International

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Bio-Pharmaceutical – Cystic Fibrosis research • Converted accounting processes from cash basis pre-IPO to accrual basis post IPO. • Researched projects and open PO’s with PM’s to establish proper month-end accruals. • Established a policy and format for tracking month end journal entries and monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Bio-Pharmaceutical – Cystic Fibrosis research • Converted accounting processes from cash basis pre-IPO to accrual basis post IPO. • Researched projects and open PO’s with PM’s to establish proper month-end accruals. • Established a policy and format for tracking month end journal entries and monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.



Valorebooks

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Internet marketplace for textbook sales and rentals • Managed GL accounting and payment processes for product vendors. • Registered for Sales Tax licenses in all states, formatted data files via pivot tables, and uploaded all states’ filings. • Acted as liaison with CPA firm to file corporate income tax returns. Internet marketplace for textbook sales and rentals • Managed GL accounting and payment processes for product vendors. • Registered for Sales Tax licenses in all states, formatted data files via pivot tables, and uploaded all states’ filings. • Acted as liaison with CPA firm to file corporate income tax returns.



Rue La La

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Management Consultant

  • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  Internet 'flash sales' retailer of clothing and home goods • Manage month end close and payroll processes • Oversee all balance sheet account reconciliations monthly • Assist with external audits Internet 'flash sales' retailer of clothing and home goods • Manage month end close and payroll processes • Oversee all balance sheet account reconciliations monthly • Assist with external audits



Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

  Leading hospital on the cutting edge of cancer research and treatment • Lead monthly financial close process and present financial reports to senior management while designing a schedule to adhere to strict deadlines. • Conducted and approved balance sheet reconciliations to flush out operational problems and help design corrective actions. • Service internal customers - act as liaison to all departments for G/L related questions and issues. • Supervise cashier booth and staff accountants. Show less



Charm Sciences, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  Manufacturer of antibiotic and bacteria test kits for the agricultural industry • Oversee all financial procedures and transactions. • Implement new budget process. • Review Bill of Material processes to reduce job variances. Manufacturer of antibiotic and bacteria test kits for the agricultural industry • Oversee all financial procedures and transactions. • Implement new budget process. • Review Bill of Material processes to reduce job variances.



WSP Flack + Kurtz

• Assistant Controller

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services internationally • Management of GL, billing, A/R, A/P, and financial statement processes. • Responsible for revenue recognition calculations for monthly sales. • Deltek computer software for project tracking and general ledger. • Oversee accounts receivable collection activities. Provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services internationally • Management of GL, billing, A/R, A/P, and financial statement processes. • Responsible for revenue recognition calculations for monthly sales. • Deltek computer software for project tracking and general ledger. • Oversee accounts receivable collection activities.



KlingStubbins, Inc

• United States

• Director of Finance

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  Provider of architectural, design, and engineering services worldwide • Management of GL, billing, A/R, A/P, payroll, and financial statement processes. • Responsible for banking relationship and all banking activities. • Revenue recognition calculations and project management. • Deltek computer software for project tracking, general ledger, and payroll. • Assisted with computer software upgrade, merger activities and change management. Provider of architectural, design, and engineering services worldwide • Management of GL, billing, A/R, A/P, payroll, and financial statement processes. • Responsible for banking relationship and all banking activities. • Revenue recognition calculations and project management. • Deltek computer software for project tracking, general ledger, and payroll. • Assisted with computer software upgrade, merger activities and change management.



Corporate Express

• Australia
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Feb 1988 - Jul 2006

  Distributor of office products & furniture to commercial accounts • Increased cash flow by optimally managing working capital components of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Decreased post-merger DSO from 48 days to 35 days. • Assisted with change management during two mergers and several restructurings that included migrations to new software platforms. • Merged acquisition into existing operations; projects included due diligence, data conversions, inventory relocation, and building closure. • Member of Executive Committee and a lead auditor of ISO9001 Quality Program. Developed policies and procedures and internal control manuals in conjunction with ISO9001. • Worked with corporate staff to launch a Sarbanes-Oxley testing program • Increased pre-tax profit through effective budget management focusing on expense control and gross margin management. • Implemented budget preparation and monthly comparison system • Assisted in the relocation of offices and operations including building search and build-out construction management. • Restructured employee benefits package by adding new health coverage, 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and optional life and disability insurance. Show less