As VP of Finance, I manage a diverse team of 12 direct reports, including finance, accounting, payroll, purchasing, AP, IT professionals, and managers. Serving as year-end review point person, I oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and support cross-functional departments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.A few highlights include:• Develop and execute strategies for cost savings, including changing supply vendor, outsourcing coin counting, and transitioning to ADP payroll services. • Serve as an integral member of the 401(K) and Pension Fiduciary Committees.• Manage a complex annual budget.• Conduct benefits analysis to ensure cost-effective benefits for all employees while reducing company costs.

As Controller, I supervised a team of AR and AP managers, business analysts, and interns and collaborated with C-level executives, including the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and external Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm, on processes and month and year-end closings. Leading all accounting processes and directing internal controls, I performed invoice and general ledger entries; maintained the SAP accounting system by creating new vendors, internal orders, and cost centers; and supported AP and AR managers by running payment cycles, automated clearinghouse (ACH), and wire payments as required. A few highlights included:• Completed projects through full lifecycle, seeking out both vendors and end-to-end implementations.• Developed and executed accounting and finance department policies and procedures.• Reconciled and booked entries for management-level American Express corporate cards. • Drafted analytical and financial reports to submit to management, parent company, and board of directors.• Collaborated with CFO to build annual sales budget, focusing on volume, pricing, revenue, margins, and cost of goods sold (COGS). Created, reconciled, and adjusted annual marketing spending budget. Established 4 forecast adjustments to annual budget based on actual monthly outcomes throughout fiscal year.• Presented weekly revenue reports to management and sales team, highlighting variance of actual to forecast. • Created and disseminated monthly year-to-date (YTD) margin and chargeback reports by state and brand to CFO and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

As Accounting Controller, I prepared monthly and year-end closings, created financial reports, and managed the company’s P&L reporting and variance explanations monthly. I also managed AR and AP, inter-company / intra-company billing, and prepared royalty and merchandise billing for franchise owners. A few highlights included:• Monitored importing costs for 12 corporate stores and 10 franchise stores.• Accurately prepared federal and state tax returns.• Developed and executed strategies to reduce company costs. • Worked closely with auditors on year-end audit in preparation of annual financial statements and corporate tax returns. • Supported brand managers in setting up new retail locations, including technology and logistics.

Supervised Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Staff Accountants, Financial Statement Analysts, and Accounting ClerksSupervised day to day accounting functionsPrepared and analyzed monthly financial statementsReviewed and approved all general ledger account schedulesManaged and implemented training program for entire accounting departmentPrepared and executed monthly personal development meetings with each member of the accounting staffReviewed monthly commission payouts and bi-weekly payroll submissionsGenerated monthly pay plans for newly appointed commissioned employeesManaged monthly and year end closingPerformed several monthly, quarterly, and annual audits Organized and facilitated General Ledger Schedule tie out training for Staff AccountantsOrganized and facilitated Branch Journal Voucher review and entry training with newly appointed Staff AccountantsOrganized and facilitated fixed asset training for Staff Accountant and Financial Statement AnalystsManaged and reviewed of monthly fixed asset register and exception reportsSupervised and managed the Inter-company payables and Inter-company receivablesCalculated and prepared entry for Minimum Compensation BonusesPrepared entry for Recruiting and Fleet Accounting BonusesReviewed and worked General Ledger Fluctuation Report, Branch Overhead Summary, Branch Profit Summary, Branch Performance Statements, and Regional Profit & Loss Report monthly