I’m a Controller who will help the privately held company achieve higher margins, increased sales, incremental profits and reduced costs with a higher return on investment. My focus is always on synchronizing finance and operations to improve performance, compliance, resource management, cash flow and return on investment. This enhances both operating performance and financial integrity, while keeping focus on the bottom line. Growing up in the home of an Accountant/Finance Officer, I learned early on how to use financial discipline to run a company. By the time I entered college, I knew I would be involved in the finance side of a business. In my first accounting class, I sensed I had found my calling!Throughout my career, I target running things more efficiently, often by automating manual functions. It started with the painstaking task of creating a budget and grew to include everyday tasks, and even the most complex transactions. Ever build a set of financial statements from scratch? I once remarked that a business could keep its records in an Excel file, if necessary. Life should be that simple.It’s satisfying finding and understanding cost drivers, allowing me to develop better budgets, forecasts, and to understand what drives the KPI’s. I believe that the customer - whether internal or external - is number one. Communication and responsiveness are vital to keeping clients engaged and connected. Strategic relationships are mission critical.I am accountable, ethical and transparent, traits I use to build meaningful relationships that ensure optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning.General Ledger, Revenue Recognition, Month-end Close, Collections, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Budget Preparation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, System Implementations, SOX Compliance, Contract Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office/Excel, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls