Controller Resume
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SUMMARY
- Results driven, self - motivated, and resourceful Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager with over fifteen years of experience in finance, Human Resources, office & facilities management, and specializes in improving effectiveness and streamlining business processes. Excellent communication skills and strong financial control and reporting skills. Rigorously ensures that all statutory and corporate obligations are met.
- Managing the full cycle of accounting activities for the company.
- Processing the accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Collating and entering vendor expenses.
- Reconcile and balance all accounts.
- Invoicing clients.
- Maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Coordinate and maintain Certificates of Insurance.
- Complete external audit requirements.
- Prepare tax documents for external CPA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential
Controller
Responsibilities:
- Directed day-to-day financial operations of internal and remote staff of five employees.
- Oversaw Human Resources, Payroll, and IT for 330 internal and external employees.
- Modified and improved effectiveness and accuracy of finance department resulting in a 20% reduction in cycle time for invoicing and 30% improvement in accuracy.
- Managed the banking, payroll/401(k) recording, sales tax, and 1099 reporting. Submited an average of 150 invoices per month using various systems, including but not limited to SAP, Ariba, and FieldGlass, holding 99% accuracy.
- Streamlined timesheet and payroll processing improving accuracy by 15% and designed financial analysis reports for the CEO and Directors to enable them to set and track performance goals for their teams.
- Implemented complex commission plans for multiple groups at varying levels based on a sliding scale of gross revenue, margin dollars, and number of placements to support changes in priorities and corporate focus for the company.
- Managed the corporate accounting department providing accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, conducted AP/AR functions, and accurate preparation of tax-related documents and annual tax returns with an outside CPA firm.
- Managed office relocation staying within budget and time restraints to achieve seamless transition with limited business interruption.
- Successfully negotiated the insurance package of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and employee benefit insurance resulting in a net savings of $25,000 over the past two years.
- Managed the HR department to include employee manuals, development and implementation of processes for internal and field employees, HR issues (performance management, employee relations, substance abuse, conflict management, and religious accommodations).
- Insured that the company background checks and drug testing policies are in compliance with clients and government agencies.
- Provided IT technical support and negotiated the maintenance contracts and upgrades.
- Managed financial operations for Prague Office.
Confidential
Independent Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Collaborated with clients to manage implementation of QB Accounting Software from planning, gathering & documenting business requirements to outlining systems configuration and integration.
- Served as the key client contact on a daily basis, measured and evaluated policies, procedures and workflows.
- Provided on-going management for the end-to-end client relationship from point of QuickBooks implementation through ongoing project management and troubleshooting.
Confidential
Facilities/Office Manager
Responsibilities:
- Successfully coordinated the launch and opening of two new locations in the Northeast including contract negotiation for vendors and building management, office communications and technical hardware, installation of landlines, computers, copy machines and cellular equipment.
- Served as in-house Project Manager for the building regulations, permits, and vendor coordination as well as acted as Fire & Safety Director collaborating and implementing the building’s emergency plan.
- Confirmed accounts receivables and accounts payables were accurate, and expense reports and budgets were correct and timely. Coordinated travel arrangements, and processed expense reports.
- Managed the interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, salary increases, promotions, and administered the benefits and weekly payroll processes for 45 salaried employees.
