Work directly with the Owners of the company to manage the accounting department. Responsible for the general ledger, executing all day to day accounting tasks including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, journal entries, cash reconciliations, and monthly and weekly reporting. Ensure compliance with all financial reporting, licensing and business activities. Create, coordinate, evaluate and improve financial reporting processes and supporting systems. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports including financial, sales & use, and payroll.

Worked in conjunction with the Director of Operations and the President to manage all finance and accounting responsibilities for two companies in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Established the accounting and finance function for a growing, entrepreneurial fast paced company. Recommended and established financial policies, risk-management, and internal controls. Provided reports to forecast future financial position and budget requirements. Involved with various projects to include: cost of inventory, financial systems, benefit administration and bank financing. Directed, prepared, analyzed, and consolidated financial reports. Month-End close and reporting. Maintained integrity of the accounting system, including separation of duties to maintain checks and balances. Maintained relationships with external contacts – banks, public accountants, insurance. Worked closely with external public accountants to compile taxes and any other documentation for audit and review requirements. Analyzed and communicated departmental cost information and issues to the appropriate department managers. Prepared financial reports and other analyses which summarized and forecast business activity, cash flow, and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings. Supervised and oversaw daily activities relating to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the General Ledger.

Provided strategic management of accounting and financial operations for multiple locations and multiple companies. Directed accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, recommending areas for improvement to all internal systems. Responsible for oversight of all financial systems and software implementation and upgrades. Coordinated and managed the annual budget process of $60 million in revenue and responsible for planning, budgeting and authorizing capital expenditures. Conducted research and planning according to current tax laws and responsible for evaluating the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions. Streamlined operations and procedures, and hired and developed staff to maximize efficiency and profitability throughout the company. Worked closely with all levels of management. Member of the company’s Executive Team and assisted in establishing objectives and goals to better lead the direction of the company. Created new working budgets for over 50 locations. Created weekly management reports.Established a bonus system within budget to increase productivity.Reduced payroll by 10% by creating pay scales and establishing a bonus system.

Developed and maintained internal controls, and policies and procedures for the department. Managed general ledgers, performed bank reconciliations, prepared financial statements and annual budgets, and review weekly aging reports. Hired, trained, and managed accounting staff to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Managed compliance with 401K policies and generated monthly and annual reports. Served as a liaison to external auditors. Successfully completed two $23M payroll conversions and two $50M billing software conversions, producing annual savings of $250,000.

Accountable for strategic planning, operations, and evaluations. Managed accounts payable, account receivable, and payroll. Managed general ledgers, performed bank reconciliations, and generated financial reports and statements for executive management. Conducted yearly audits and prepared the annual budget. Established the accounting system, funds, and created schedules for fixed assets and prepaids.

Generated financial statements, performed bank reconciliations monthly, and managed accounts payable and fixed assets. Maintained cash flow and created journal postings for month-end close.