Reported directly to the Director of Finance & HR, as well as the Global Financial Controller of Zensar, I work with all departments to ensure accurate financial reporting while developing long term strategies to maximize profits and minimize financial risk. Achievements2018 “Own It” Award WinnerTransitioned financial system from QuickBooks Enterprise to Oracle Refined and designed corporate KPI reports (sales, revenue, gross margin, etc.) to enable/provide actionable recommendations for various company stakeholders Developed monthly closing procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting; reducing the time frame by 20+ days Designed and implemented Independent Contractor policy in compliance with state and federal regulations Implemented invoicing and collection procedure that reduced average AR aging time by 23 daysManaged first internal audit as a public company ResponsibilitiesManage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, financial reporting and revenue recognition for a multi-million-dollar companyCoordinate and prepare weekly earned revenue forecasting to evaluate performance toward KPI’s and identify potential risks or areas of optimization for management and delivery teams Monitor and present weekly cash flow forecasts and manage companywide cash requirements Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support dynamic company needs and goals Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to management

Reported directly to CEO and was primary financial and accounting lead to evaluate, analyze, and report financial performance against KPI's Achievements Implemented project budget template resulting in up to 20% profit margin increaseEvaluated operational expenses and made recommendations resulting in a 10% reduction in overhead costs Created and presented monthly itemized budget-to-actual reports increasing profitability and transparencyResponsibilities Conducted financial analysis and presented findings and recommendations to CEO Created and approved project budgets up to $1M Provided financial data/modeling to support annual planning, business strategies and performance trackingManaged cash flow and determine semi-monthly operational cash requirementsPrepared various state and local tax returns including B&O and L&IPrepared semi-monthly payroll for up to 10 employeesOrganized PERM Visa application process for international employeesAssisted with workflow management workflow to ensure client deliverables were completed on schedule

Reported to CFO and oversaw the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving company goals and objectivesPrepared and distributed monthly and quarterly financials to shareholders Assisted in production of annual budget and forecasts Coordinated the preparation of the corporate audit and annual reportCalculated variances from budget and report significant issues to management Assisted with fundraising and preparation of SEC reportsEnsured quality control over financial transactions and financial reportingPrepared various schedules including depreciation and interest receivable/payableReviewed clients' legal, financial, and other confidential informationManaged all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL and revenue recognition

Assisted main book keeper in completing various record keeping dutiesCompleted daily cash reports Recorded customer accounts receivables Issued and mailed customer billing statements Input written checks into QuickBooksDetermined appropriate cost of goods sold

Reduced product waste by 25% by establishing a standardized product rotation systemReduced man hours by designing a more efficient product look up systemDetermined daily tasks for four department membersTrained new employees on proper etiquette, processes, and proceduresPlaced product orders and managed inventory using a product build-up systemAssisted customers with purchases and made recommendations with focus on superior customer serviceAssisted owner in general marketing, sale pricing and advertisementsResponsible for all meat item pricing using standard profit marginInput new product descriptions and ingredients into point of sale systemAnswered and directed phone calls as necessary

Handled customer complaints and returns while maintaining superior customer service standardsResponsible for all grocery item pricing using standard profit margin

Responsible for all produce item pricing using standard profit margin