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Susan Blanton is a seasoned finance professional with 30+ years of experience in internal controls, finance, enterprise risk management, financial accounting, and Sarbanes Oxley Act. She has held various leadership positions, including Senior Auditor, Vice President, Finance, Controller, and Audit Manager, at top companies such as Lord & Benoit, LLC, Creative Biomolecules, Inc., and Arthur Andersen & Co. She has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern University.

Experience

    • Senior Auditor
      • 2011 - Present

    • Accountant
      • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

      Ensured accurate and timely financial data by preparing and distributing daily revenue and cash reports for several properties including a Cape Cod resort, golf courses, and a Boston-area hotel; completed month-end processes, reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and daily sales.

    • Accountant
      • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

      Provided expertise during the tax season by preparing individual and corporate tax returns.

    • Vice President, Finance
      • Sep 1999 - Jan 2002

      Provided an accurate and timely financial picture for this company that designs, manufactures, and markets building and facility management control systems, by overseeing all financial and information technology (IT) functions for the United States; directed a team of 20.Held dotted line responsibility for the financial operations in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.Spearheaded the selection and implementation of Oracle financial, manufacturing, and project management software.Employed solid financial and business operations acumen while serving as a member of a due diligence team during the acquisition of a security software company in the Midwest.

    • Controller
      • Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

      Played a key role in the growth from 70 to 220 team members for this publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with research and development (R&D) facilities in Hopkinton, Massachusetts and manufacturing facilities; Directed all activities related to internal and external (SEC) reporting, budgeting, payroll, treasury and cash management, insurance, calculation of overhead rates, grant reporting, tax, and regulatory compliance by managing a 6-person team at 2 locations.Consistently ensured optimized cash flow, even during times of under-funding, by maintaining a close watch on daily cash position and making decisions and recommendations accordingly. Gained valuable experience as an IPO team member during the initial public offering and with follow-on public and private secondary financings.Ensured sound internal control by serving as lead finance team member during the implementation of financial accounting and process manufacturing software; included Ross Systems Renaissance CS general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset software.Automated tracking of employee stock options by implementing software designed for this purpose.Provided organization and structure, and significantly increased efficiency by defining and establishing a formal budget process and additional systems to support company growth; integrated the financial operations of a 47,000 square foot, 65-employee manufacturing facility.

    • Audit Manager
      • 1980 - 1987

Education

  • Mount Holyoke College
    Bachelor of Arts, Economics
  • NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
    Master of Science, Accounting

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