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Lawrenceville, Ga

Atlanta, Georgia

Transitioned to Controller from sister company Kurt Salmon in 2017. During the 14 months as Controller I was able to identify processes and procedures that were mis-reporting information necessary for the proper payment of GST taxes. Completed additional research and analysis on various other balance sheet accounts, correcting the methodology and allowing the proper reporting of the balance sheet. Managed the accounting team responsible for the general ledger, payroll and accounts payable… Show more Transitioned to Controller from sister company Kurt Salmon in 2017. During the 14 months as Controller I was able to identify processes and procedures that were mis-reporting information necessary for the proper payment of GST taxes. Completed additional research and analysis on various other balance sheet accounts, correcting the methodology and allowing the proper reporting of the balance sheet. Managed the accounting team responsible for the general ledger, payroll and accounts payable for multiple countries. Show less

Atlanta

Controller - North America and Asia Pacific (2009 - 2017) - Actively managed department in the accounting and timely reporting of multiple entities in North America and Asia Pacific. Worked closely with tax manager, IT, accounting and client facing personnel on all accounting and reporting matters. Reviewed all journal entries and reconciliations prepared by senior accountants. Prepared journal entries and reconciled specific balance sheet accounts including intercompany… Show more Controller - North America and Asia Pacific (2009 - 2017) - Actively managed department in the accounting and timely reporting of multiple entities in North America and Asia Pacific. Worked closely with tax manager, IT, accounting and client facing personnel on all accounting and reporting matters. Reviewed all journal entries and reconciliations prepared by senior accountants. Prepared journal entries and reconciled specific balance sheet accounts including intercompany accounts.Assistant Controller - North America and Asia Pacific (1995 - 2009) Produced monthly financial management packages with Senior Accountants. Performed monthly variance analysis. Managed team of 5 accountants and clerical staff.Accounting Manager - North America and Asia Pacific (1992 - 1995) In this newly created position responsibilities included managing the accounts payable clerk and junior accountant. Revised management reporting distribution from multiple packages to one version saving hours of preparation and copying time each month. Converted manual reconciliations to Lotus. Designed AP and AR inquiry tool that was used in the development of Platinum software inquiry module. Show less