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ACCOUNTANT-CPA
Executive Summary
Finance Professional with management skills and extensive experience in cost management, financial analysis, business process improvements, revenue reporting , taxes, asset valuation and  project management. Background in healthcare, higher education, agriculture and manufacturing industries as well as non-profits.  Communicates effectively within diverse groups. Desires a challenging role with a dynamic company.

Areas of Expertise
  • Capital Project Management
  • Business Segment Analysis 
  • Financial Reporting GAAP-GASB
  • SOX Internal Control
  • Valuations and Projections
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  • Variance Analysis
  • Budget Development
  • Accurate Forecasting
  • Domestic/Foreign Taxes
  • ERP 
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Experience
Accountant-CPANov 2016 to Current
Purdue Research Foundation － West Lafayette, IN
  • Review and adjust $35M in loans, leases and notes receivables 
  • Manage collection of receivables valued at over $250M
  • Reduced receivables by 20% by implementing accurate collection tracking and streamlined online delivery of information   
  • Audit and Reconcile $5M plus in government Grants 
  • Conducted report analysis to address missing revenue data which led to reporting of significant revenue increase going forward.
  • Preparation of foreign and domestic tax schedules and forms 
  • Development of loan amortization schedules for notes and leases. 
  • Audit internal financial processes and internal controls on a quarterly basis.
  • Facilitate month-end close processes
  • Determine and Record Management fees for contracted work
ControllerJan 2001 to Jan 2016
Powell and Associates, CPA's － Rensselaer, IN
  • Conducted business evaluations and provided improvement options
  • Completed audits to ensure compliance with GAAP
  • Eliminated or reversed over $750K in fines, penalties, and interest for faltering companies and non-profits. 
  • Successfully facilitated the development of databases targeted at aiding small business operations to run efficiently to decrease expenses.
  • Contracted Controller for small businesses. Produced financial statements,  payroll reports, annual/quarterly tax filings, and monthly reconciliations aimed at reducing company overhead
  • Business consultant for new, startups as well as growing businesses including 2 successful Chicago Startups
  • Analyzed small to mid size businesses for profitability and viability. Made recommendations pertaining to financial planning. 
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Tax AccountantJan 2000 to Jan 2001
Huth Thompson － Rensselaer, IN
  • Helped integrate new tax software with accounting software allowing for tax returns to be processed and tracked efficiently online. 
  • Determined clients' eligibility for tax credits, abatement's or deductions.
  • Produced work papers and lead sheets, tax projects and payment estimations. 
  • Preparation of domestic and foreign tax returns.
  • Prepared quarterly and annual tax reports and schedules
Financial Operations Analyst (1999-2000)Jan 1996 to Jan 2000
Arnett Clinic － Lafayette, IN
  • Calculated and structured final sales figures and contracts for new clinics in excess of $30M. 
  • Assessed profitability of clinics and departments by analyzing financial statements and interpreting ratios
  • Investigating and isolating discrepancies for over 50 businesses and departments.
  • Provided analytical data and recommendations to Chief Financial Officer.
Cost Accounting Manager (1996-1999)Jan 1996 to Jan 2000
Arnett Clinic － Lafayette, IN
  • Determined final figures for capital leases of real property and fixed assets.
  • Utilized project management skills, spearheading project for installation of A/P and Pharmacy Software
  • Served on General Ledger and Procurement lead team for implementation of new procedures and software.
  • Produced final sales figures for new clinics
  • Consulted in audits to ensure compliance with the IRS and other government guidelines pertaining to formalized pharmacy procedures.
  • Supervised support staff
  • Managed and responsible for producing accurate financial figures for costs of products including pharmacy inventory as well as capital assets.
  • Managed and responsible for producing accurate financial figures for costs of products including pharmacy inventory as well as capital assets.
  • Managed and responsible for producing accurate financial figures for costs of products including pharmacy inventory as well as capital assets.
Professional Training
Bachelor of Science, AccountingSt. Josephs College － Rensselaer, INMinor in business 
Awarded Certified Public Accountant LicenseState of Indiana
Professional Affiliations
Indiana CPA Society Member  INCPAS
AICPA Member

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Community Involvement
SS Superintendent TUMC
Youth Leader and Mentor-TUMC
Psi Iota Xi Member
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Purdue Research Foundation
  • Powell and Associates, CPA's
  • Huth Thompson
  • Arnett Clinic

School Attended

  • St. Josephs College
  • State of Indiana

Job Titles Held:

  • Accountant-CPA
  • Controller
  • Tax Accountant
  • Financial Operations Analyst (1999-2000)
  • Cost Accounting Manager (1996-1999)

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science , Accounting
    Awarded Certified Public Accountant License

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