Heather Anderson Maier Email & Phone Number

I am a Master of Accounting & Financial Management educated accounting, finance, operations and purchasing manager, and business optimization advisor, who oversees the daily operations of a smooth-running company. Works with the CEO to generate and track budgets for internal objectives, external financing, and cash flow forecasts. Assists senior management in developing policies and goals. Directs accounts payable and receivable, oversees financial reporting, and retains accurate records for the CPA firm and/ or government auditors. Has knowledge of retail management, and audio visual projects and service contracts for residential, commercial, municipal, and government institutions. Plans, directs, and procures equipment, material and services. Possesses strong analytical and time management skills, with attention to detail. Arranges appointments, resolves inquiries, books travel, verifies expense reports, sets drug testing, and advertises, interviews, hires, onboards, trains, and evaluates performance to assist human resources management. Manages employees in a fair, consistent manner that encourages individual motivation, increased productivity, and reduced costs through quality performance.I am a confident professional that thrives on continuous challenges while delivering innovative solutions to fulfill work requirements.Key Competencies:LeadershipCommunicationResponsibilityProblem SolvingAvid LearnerSystems Utilization:Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher, Quickbooks Enterprise, Sage 200 & 300 ERP, D-tools PM software, and the government invoicing platforms WAWF, IPP, & Tungsten, PeopleSoft HR software, and online complex tax calculators and other programs.Key Achievements:- Restructured/ reduced company debt from $4mm to $3.6mm w/in 8-months, while increasing sales during COV-19, by 20%, 15%, 9%, and 45% each quarter of 2020. - Optimized monthly business expenses: 30% reduced trash bill, 50% reduced phone bill, 25% reduced internet/ cable contract, and 30% reduction of comparable office supplies.- Managed 25 employees, from diverse backgrounds, trained & promoted 3 management trainees.- Continual development of communication skills has reduced misunderstandings, simplified stress, and allowed multi-tasking and work to flow with ease.- I have taken great pride in reducing overall business expenditures and optimizing business processes.- Self-learning new software programs and arising business trends has allowed me to grow in my field of expertise and in the businesses competitive market.