Experience

Four Point Partners

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contractor

  • Feb 2012 - Present



RSM UK

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contractor

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

  Brought on board as a contract employee for a company called L-1 Identity Solutions, a provider of identity solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies and businesses to enhance security. Accountable for large project revenue recognition such as percentage of completion and milestone or event. Hand-selected to prepare month end journal entries, prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and prepare various schedules for the monthly reporting package.Appointed subject matter expert for the calculation of management fees



Driveline Retail Merchandising

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

  Manage and oversee the close process including maintenance and upload of financial data. Review and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Manage and prepare consolidated financial information for the Board of Directors. Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met. Oversee and manage accounts payable. Responsible for the calculation and disbursement of various rebates and commissions. Work with all levels of management to understand the financial results. Responsible for reviewing and prioritizing the work of 3 staff, including hiring, training and professional development.



SAP Concur

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

  Oversee all aspects of the close process including maintenance and upload of financial data. Review and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and statistical information for the Board of Directors and creditors. Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met. Work with all levels of management to understand the financial results. Oversee all aspects of the close process including maintenance and upload of financial data. Review and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and statistical information for the Board of Directors and creditors. Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met. Work with all levels of management to understand the financial results.



Albertsons Companies

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fixed Asset Accounting Supervisor

  • Aug 2002 - Mar 2006

  Oversee all aspects of over 3.4 million in fixed assets including review of over 17,000 account reconciliations, developing and evaluating internal controls. Actively involved in identifying and establishing controls surrounding Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives. Establish and enforce policies and procedures related to the fixed asset department. Responsible for various monthly and quarterly fixed asset reporting. Responsible for reviewing and prioritizing the work of 12 staff, including hiring, training and professional development.



UNITED HEALTH GROUP.

• Liaison Accounting Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Responsible for reviewing and prioritizing the work of accounting staff including hiring, training and professional development of the staff. Developing and evaluating internal accounting controls, ensure that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are utilized in financial transactions. Serve as liaison to coordinate the flow of financial information between Plan personnel, senior management and corporate accounting. Generate complete set of financial information, review and analyze results. Review and manage preparation of audit work papers and tax packages. Coordinate reinsurance efforts on behalf of Health Plan Accounting including training, communication of process changes and working with appropriate managers to ensure timely reporting. Manage the quarterly and annual statutory filing for three HMO’s.



Carlson

• United States
• Investment Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Accounting Manager/Senior Financial Analyst

  • Jan 1989 - Aug 1999

  Responsible for general ledger accounting function along with managing month-end closing and reporting processes. Prepare financial statements as well as analyze divisional results. Work with executive management and branch managers to review financial results. Work extensively with internal and external auditors. Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and accurate reporting requirements are met. Prepare annual budget and related variance analysis for executive management. Hire, supervise and train a staff up to nine.

• Billing Supervisor/Operations Accountant Analyst

  • May 1985 - Jan 1989

  Responsible for all aspects of billing functions in a fast paced environment. Worked directly with clients and sales staff in resolving various billing issues. Promoted a positive team environment and significantly improved department morale. Maintained cost accounting and fixed asset systems. Prepared various divisional reports. Functioned as accounting liaison for plant operations. Prepared various account reconciliations. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 12.



K-TEL INTERNATIONAL

• Royalty Accounting Supervisor/Royalty Accountant

  • Sep 1983 - May 1985

  Prepared financial statements and quarterly Controller’s Reporting Manual. Prepared all quarterly royalty statements. Responsible for all aspects of a joint venture including general ledger, cash receipts, disbursements and cash flow analysis. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of four. Prepared financial statements and quarterly Controller’s Reporting Manual. Prepared all quarterly royalty statements. Responsible for all aspects of a joint venture including general ledger, cash receipts, disbursements and cash flow analysis. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of four.



GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY

• Staff Accountant

  • Nov 1982 - Jul 1983

  Prepared tax returns and financial statements. Conducted audits and analyzed financial statement results against prior year and budget. Prepared tax returns and financial statements. Conducted audits and analyzed financial statement results against prior year and budget.