Strategic Finance Professional, resourceful in directing productive and cost-effective financial activities. Offers an exceptionally rich and versatile skill set in controller responsibilities. Utilizes analytics and audit methodologies to maximize profitability and expense control with a proven record of staff development and implement efficient financial process solutions.
Highlights
Finance Operations & Management
Inventory Control
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
Auditing
QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor
Process Improvement
Cash Flow
Payroll and Taxes
Microsoft Office
Attention to Detail
Education
University of AkronAkron, OHExpected in – –Bachelor of Science:Accounting - GPA:Bachelor of Science: Accounting University of Akron - Akron, OH
Certifications
CPA Certified Public Accountant CIA Certified Internal Auditor
Accomplishments
Experience
Rooms To Go - Tax Preparer Cypress, TX, 01/1 - Current
Responsible for all financial controls, planning, reporting, and core financial transaction processing in a high volume entertainment venue. Provide district level reporting and support to other venues as needed to ensure accurate financial information provided to corporate senior management.
Preparation of an $8M annual budget plan. Forecasting and re-forecasting based on daily event activity, and financial analysis to ensure operational efficiencies
Preparation and roll-up of monthly operational reports (Profit & Loss, Inventory Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable)
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of month-end close process and timeliness of accurate financial reports including weekly component result reviews of sales and payroll results compared to budget
Collaborate ongoing with component managers to ensure adherence to budget with the emphasis on profitability (EBIT). Specifically gross margin, payroll, and other controllable expenses
Provide district level support to other Unit Controllers (11 venues) on monthly P&L reporting guidance and preparation of roll-up reports to corporate senior management
Enforce policies designed to maximize cost effectiveness and control of inventories, cash, sales and expense reporting
Supported Regional/District Management on corporate initiatives, including implementation and training on new financial system rollout to select locations Jessica Claire cell resumesample@example.com
University Of Maryland - Owner/Entrepreneur Berwyn Heights, MD, 09/2004 - 01/2012
Franchise owner of multiple restaurants ($1.6M annual sales) with complete responsibility for all operations and financial activities
Responsible for all areas of operations including marketing/advertising, hiring, training, inventory control, entertainment, landlord and community relationships
Responsible for all financial transaction processing and reporting utilizing Quickbooks. Emphasis on sales and expense control.
Effectively managed capital investment, working capital/cash flow utilizing lines of credit when necessary
Responsible for weekly payroll processing and completion of all payroll tax returns
Effective procurement of inventory through purchasing with lowest cost vendor/outlets Maintained a very low level of employee turnover due to building trusting relationships and hiring low risk candidates. Led and directed team members on effective operational procedures
Directed finance operations processes inclusive of Finance Vendor Management (A/P & A/R Vendor Subsidy), Inventory Control, Revenue & Cash Accounting. Ensured department alignment with all corporate and financial objectives
Identified inaccurate vendor financial reporting and vendor funded rebates to ensure enhanced accuracy and maximize recoveries
Partnered with Audit Recovery firms resulting in enhanced subsidies exceeding $25MM annually in post audit claims/recoveries
Examined and addressed key inventory categories to attain operational and financial standard compliance, minimized risk, and reduced shrink/loss rates year over year
Oversight of strategic process of revenue recognition, inclusive of sales, cash, gift card, and credit card processing
Account reconciliations facilitating financial statement compilation, preparation, and reporting
Managed several disposition initiatives of outdated inventory in partnership with a liquidation company to maximize cash value
Evaluated, identified areas of process improvement in corporate operations to implement solutions and minimize risks
Internal Audit - Director City, STATE, 01/1 - 01/1Managed all field and corporate audit initiatives to minimize risks and identify opportunities for improvement Developed and oversaw all corporate and field audit initiatives to ensure compliance with company policy
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