Meir Hecht
Sr. Onboarding Accounting Manager at Propeller Industries- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Bachelor of Accounting
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Experience
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Propeller Industries
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Onboarding Accounting Manager
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Feb 2019 - Present
I currently manage the accounting operations of 10-15 clients while supporting financial initiatives, month end financial closings, financial reporting, reconciliations, and identifying variances. Within this role, I managed the general accounting processes and defined the structure of clients’ accounting function, serving as the go-to expert between managing and delegating monthly close workload across internal team members and the point of contact for clients. As a Sr. Onboarding Accounting Manager with a focus on creating great onboarding experience for clients, I played an active role in building and optimizing the onboarding team, leading the creation and implementation of client-focused and repeatable accounting onboarding processes, resources, and frameworks to use when onboarding customers. I brought my approachable and visible leadership style to this position, collaborating with CEOs and Founders on financial planning, general ledger preparation, and year-end audit preparation. In an effort to drive performance, I trained and coached in-house accountants and client teams on best practices and procedures while presenting opportunities for training and new experiences. As a team leader, I believe in teamwork and have enjoyed success by involving all team members and truly listening to and applying their feedback. ✔ Created onboarding plan and monitored client timelines and internal SLAs, ensuring both are met or exceeded and proactively communicated any deviations or schedule updates to client. ✔ Effectively managed simultaneous onboarding projects on schedule and with high customer satisfaction. Show less
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Flaum Appetizing
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Consultant
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Apr 2017 - Oct 2018
In my capacity as an Accounting Consultant, I strategically help clients manage their accounting and financial reporting functions while providing solutions to help them achieve finance transformation goals. Within this role, I provided leadership and direction to a team of about ten people managing A/R and A/P. As part of my responsibilities, I prepared budget reports, various analysis reports and financial reports that influenced the business decisions of this manufacturing and distribution, real estate and charity company. ✔ Increased A/R turnover by an average of 30%, reduced discounts to customers by an average of 10% and reduced customer returns by an average of 5%. ✔ Analyzed reports and provided data to show how the company can increase sales by 12% and reduce costs by 8%. ✔ Implemented financial policies that accelerated the month end closing process to the 15th of the following month. ✔ Improved performance and reduced hours of unnecessary work by allocating work more efficiently between workers. Show less
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Part-time Tax Consultant
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2016 - 2018
As a Tax Consultant, I leveraged knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes to prepare personal tax returns for clients and act as their representatives while providing specialized advice. Working independently, I managed a portfolio of various accounts – researching, recognizing and recommending solutions to tax issues. As a Tax Consultant, I leveraged knowledge of federal, state, and local tax codes to prepare personal tax returns for clients and act as their representatives while providing specialized advice. Working independently, I managed a portfolio of various accounts – researching, recognizing and recommending solutions to tax issues.
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Better Accounting Solutions
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Jan 2015 - 2017
In 2016, I joined the team at Better Accounting Solutions where I oversaw all aspects of accounting operations including A/R, A/P, invoicing, payroll, and account reconciliations. In this capacity, I built processes, developed accounting procedures, collaborated cross functionally, and played a key role in the team’s ability to scale. One of my achievements in this role included increasing YOY cashflow by providing on-site accounting and controller services to small and mid-size businesses. Additionally, I negotiated insurance contracts and product pricing, attaining an average of 30% cost savings. ✔ Implemented process improvements that transformed monthly net losses to profit within 10 months. Show less
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My Schools Kit
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Brooklyn, NY
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Cofounder & Partner
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Bringing innovation for business development, I spearheaded the accelerated growth of this online business, selling school supplies at competitive prices. As the main driver of sales, I developed business plans that delivered immediate ROI and consistent YOY growth. By identifying new target accounts and refining sales presentation based on customer insights, I generated sales growth and established profitable relationships with key clients’ decision makers and exceeded their expectations. This role afforded me a range of opportunities to maximize business performance level, increase customer experience and enhance overall productivity. ✔ Created a unique business model in partnership with 100+ schools to create simple service for parents and students. ✔ Utilized presentation skills, industry knowledge, and critical thinking to close business deals with vendors and customers. ✔ Sold shares to an investor that continued running the business. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting -
2013 - 2014
Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Talmudic Law
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