Controller; Consultant ; College Instructor
Controller, Consultant; College Instructor
Omaha, Ne
First Data Corporation was a major training ground for me:- Controller and Director of Finance/Admin First Data Corporation, Mkt Information Svcs DivisionResponsible for full financial reporting for this large division. Initiated and implemented positive change in managing all accounting/ financial / administrative functions. - Management. 10 Reports. Managed the Accounting/Finance department which resulted in streamlining financial information for quicker reports. Assured timely month-end, year-end close.- Strategic Planning. Produced and presented the financial section of the Strategic Plan to senior management which included summarizing a wealth of historic information into a "big picture".- Financial Analysis. Created monthly financial analysis reports as well as a financial analysis package for a large acquisition. - Budgeting. Costing. - New Business. Interfaced with the New Business staff to determine the viability of new products. - Other roles: Marketing Financial Analyst/Accountant, Government Services Division. Internal Audit Senior, Internal Audit Department. In addition: -Controller SeldinResponsible for monthly financial reporting, month-end close, and management of Accounting division. - Computer Consulting / College Instructor• Consulting. Offered services, including developing spreadsheets and researching/installing/trouble-shooting software, to a variety of businesses including travel agencies and psychologists. • Teaching. Taught accounting and microcomputer software courses and seminars at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Metropolitan Community College, and Iowa Western College.- Arthur Andersen, CPA firm- Internal Control Audits. Evaluated / documented accounting systems /prepared suggestions.- Financial Audits. Analyzed and verified financial statements in a wide variety of businesses including utility, construction, educational and financial institutions.