• Oversee financial operations of the finance department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with policy.• Conduct budget preparation and reconciliation processes.• Lead preparation of source documentation for multiple external audits.• Drive strategic financial management initiatives, overseeing budget management and variance analysis.• Coordinate the annual external audit and conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations.• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.• Manage bank and general ledger reconciliations, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate.• Spearheaded accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing and streamlining functions.• Deliver engaging PowerPoint presentations to stakeholders, enhancing understanding of financial performance and strategies.

In my role as Director of Finance and Accounting, I demonstrated expertise in financial reporting and analysis, overseeing the preparation of accurate financial statements and reports. I effectively managed banking relationships and performed bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity. My proficiency in spreadsheets and financial software facilitated detailed journal entries and inventory accounting, all in compliance with GAAP standards.I excelled in strategic financial management, employing strong time management skills to oversee budget management and variance analysis. Additionally, I prioritized personnel management, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team performance. My strong interpersonal communication skills were instrumental in cash collection efforts and administrative assistance, ultimately supporting informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Oversee and analyze financial and accounting personnel and processes.Managed on-site and nationwide accounting teams.Spearheaded learning of newly acquired business accounting systems.Accounts receivable reconciliations and collection of severely past due clients. Monthly financial reporting and analytics.

Collect and analyze financial data for financial and employee benefit plans.Perform interviews and assessments of related data.Prepare schedule of adjusting journal entries to reconcile year-end balances.Apply accounting strategies to improve efficiency at the company.

Assumed a support role in accounts payable and receivable during the office manager and accounting staff's absence. Conducted research and analysis on severely delinquent accounts, and facilitated collections. Reconciled payables to ensure timely processing of monthly vendor checks. Managed daily bank deposits and processed customer payments efficiently.

Performed duties of service writer, scheduled service appointments, wrote repair orders and dispatched work.Oversaw work performed on a timely basis and completed on schedule.Contacted customers to notify them of work completed or delays due to parts availability.Reviewed repairs completed and advised of parts ordered to complete repairs at a later date. Taking on a "We Advise, You Decide," company attitude.

Expertise in livestock purchase and procedures of care. Worked with the client, one on one, on how to effectively and safely care for their animals, while training their animals to be respectful and responsive around their handlers. Orchestrated veterinary exams, dental exams, and hoof care through consistent scheduling and follow-up

A typical work day consisted of rising at dawn and feeding 50 + head of horses, and then gearing them up to take guests on trail rides. Throughout the day I took many clients into the Tonto National forest and educated them on the history of the area and the flora present. While we were not busy, I assisted with scheduling appointments and shuttling guests to and from their hotels. The day concluded with untacking and washing the horses and feeding.

Exhibited strong communication skills with internet customers and prospects.Answered e-mails/ leads in a timely manner.Consistently followed up with customers.Exceeded monthly and weekly goals

Established initial contact with prospective leads before assigning them to my sales team.Created and maintained department budgets.Attended to customer’s complaints, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction was achieved.Set department goals and budgets.Reviewed sources of leads and analyzed their ratio of return versus the amount of money spent

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