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Carmel, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Plymouth, Mi, Us

Responsible for leading high-level accounting and financial management projects for multiple government and non-profit clients, primarily in the affordable housing and community development industry.Assisted financially distressed non-profit gain control of the accounting operations to produce accurate financial statements to gain a better understanding of their financial position.Identified opportunity for large mid-south city to recover greater grant funding reimbursements through improved personnel time tracking for eligible work activities.Gained knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and understanding of HUD federal funding rules, regulations, and systems.

Researched, selected, and implemented a cloud-based ERP accounting system.Established chart of accounts which includes enterprise level accounts and new accounts for acquired life and disability business.Implemented accounts payable system to process group life and group disability claims payments, enabling company to write business on Renaissance contracts and saving close to $800,000 annually. Led discovery process to implement accounts receivable system to improve reconciliation and reporting of receivables aging and policy lapse decision making.Implemented full accounting function at Renaissance to eliminate shared service function at parent company and save $500,000 in annual intercompany charges.

Established global chart of accounts for sub-prime sales finance company, providing for greater efficiency in transaction processing and improved reporting.Maintained accounting records and system of controls to enable company to consolidate operations from branch model to centralized operation center model, reducing operating expenses by 40%.Maintained and improved system for compliance reporting to investors, lenders, and private equity partner.Managed outside audit process performed by major audit firm.Exhibited project leadership over migration of accounting software from entry-level system to high-end Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software.Successfully accounted for complicated stock purchase by private equity partner.Effectively maintained accounting records and performed consolidations for parent and subsidiaries.Created analytical and reporting function to support business operations and marketing efforts.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

Multi-family apartment community development, construction, and management. $30 million annual gross revenue, 1200 units, 35 employees.Established global chart of accounts for property development and management, providing for greater efficiency in transaction processing and improved reportingImplemented new property management accounting system and accounts payable processes for greater control, more fully utilizing Rent Manager software.Streamlined construction draw process reducing the time for completion and improved cash flow.Created analytical and reporting function to support business operations and marketing efforts.Provided outstanding leadership over the accounting function and enabled accurate and effective reporting while the company managed multiple construction projects simultaneously.Provided excellent service for third party property owners and investors setting the stage for growth.

Multi-family apartment community investment and management. $40 million annual gross revenue, 4,957 units, 150 employees.Achieved 5% cost reduction by examining and eliminating unnecessary expenses and by obtaining more favorable pricing from vendors.Implemented new purchasing system and accounts payable processes for greater efficiency and control, more fully utilizing Yardi management software. New process allowed property managers to focus on operations and occupancy growth to 96% leased for nearly 5,000 units.Managed outside audit process performed on properties with HUD mortgage financing.Created analytical and reporting function to support business operations and marketing efforts.Provided outstanding leadership over the accounting function and enabled accurate and effective reporting while the company doubled in size over a two year period.

Responsible for financial planning and analysis to forecast budgets and financial status. Research economic trends and investment opportunities. Determine procurement of funds and monitor investments and collections. Plan treasury activities, including the daily care and custody of funds to insure proper working capital. Manage the day-to-day banking relationships. Responsible for insuring accuracy and integrity between the subsystem (the bank) and general ledger for all cash activity. Responsible for oversight of Accounts Payable operations.

Carmel, Indiana, Us

National provider of vehicle recovery, remarketing, and titling services to banks and auto finance companies. $60 million annual revenue, 140 employees.Established processes for daily ledger account reconciliation, providing improved financial reporting.Created analytical and reporting function to support business operations and marketing efforts.Provided critical financial and analytical data that led to new pricing structure which aided growth and profitability of the company from breakeven in April 2005 to multi-million dollar annual EBITDA currently.Implemented integration of management database with PeopleSoft accounting system, providing for error reduction and elimination of duplicate entry.Provided outstanding leadership and contribution to the operational areas of the business, becoming a trusted advisor and confidant to the Director of Operations.Rewarded with promotion from Controller to Business Manager for efforts to streamline operations and reduce operating costs.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management

Post Baccalaureate, Accounting