Jessica Holtje Email & Phone Number

Farmingdale, Ny, Us

Finance & Operations Consultant specializing in, but not limited to fashion and beauty start ups. Experience includes, finance, accounting, operations, human resources, supply chain, project management, strategy, process improvement, payroll, implementation, customer service and management. Main Role: Controller & CFO

PRIMARY ROLES: Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain/Warehousing, Management, Leadership, Strategy HEAVILY INVOLVED: Product Development, Customer Service, Strategic Partnerships, Warehouse, Inventory FINANCE: Cash Management, Cash Flow, Budgeting, Credit Card Mgmt, Asset Based Loan Reporting, Borrowing Base Certificates, Month End Closes, Supporting Schedules, Reporting Packages, Sales Tax, Sales Incentives, Margins, Inventory Mgmt and Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Disbursements, Audit, Insurance Policy (implementation and management) OPERATIONS: Focused on Production, Assembly, Quality, and Supply ChainAll Production Schedules and Factory Communication, Quality Control, Repairs and Replacements, Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Pricing, Budgeting, Margins, Costing, Shipping of Finished Goods, Factory Forecasting per Sku, Warehouse Management (including, audits, packaging, approval, and issue resolution), Raw Material Management (including, calculating need, ordering and tracking from multiple domestic and international vendors, as well as sourcing new, improved and alternative parts and materials), Purchase Orders (for new development, parts, accessories, manufacturing and packaging) HUMAN RESOURCES: Payroll, Expense Reimbursements, 401k Administrator, Offer Letters, New Hire Paper Work, Compliance, Recruiting, Interviewing, Verifications, On-boarding, Off-boarding, Employee Benefits and Renewals, Company Wide Communication, Policies and Procedures, Job Specs and Descriptions, Employee Files, Unemployment Claims, All HR Compliance Related AdministrationADMINISTRATION: Office Management, Storage Unit, Sample Sales, Password Control, Filing and Software Management, Business Documentation, Software Upgrades and MigrationsLIAISON: CPAs, Legal, IT, PEO, 401k, Factory, Raw Materials Vendors, Collections Agency, Insurance Brokers, Investors, WarehouseReported to CEO and Chairman

New York, Ny, Us

PRIMARY ROLES: Finance and Human ResourcesHEAVILY INVOLVED: Retail, Inventory, Operations, Customer Experience, Management, Leadership, Events, Strategy, ManagementKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Brought Finance and Accounting Function in-house, Implemented new processes, policies and procedures to streamline Company, Implemented new employee benefits, Company buy outFINANCE: Bookkeeping Management, Financial Reporting and Statements, Cash Management, Month - End Close, Compensation and Expense Reduction Analyses, Special Projects, AuditHUMAN RESOURCES: Payroll, Commissions, Bonuses, for approx. 100 hourly and salaried employees, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Insurance, Recruiting, Interviewing, On-boarding, Off-boarding, Performance and DevelopmentLIAISON: CPAs, Legal, Company buy outReported to CEO/Co-Founder

New York, Ny, Us

PRIMARY ROLES: Controller and Human Resources HEAVILY INVOLVED: Facilities Management, Operations, Project Management, Legal, AdministrationKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Building the HR department (incl. employee handbook, offers, employee benefits), Implementing company wide policies and procedures, Negotiating terms with overseas factories, Implementing accounting processes in China, and Creating new processes to streamline various departmentsFINANCE: Monthly Comparative Financials, Projections, Cash Flow, Variance, Cash Disbursements, Commissions, ReportingHUMAN RESOURCES: Recruiting, Interviewing, Compliance, On-boarding and Off-boarding, Benefits, Payroll, UnemploymentLIAISON: CPAs, Legal, Trademarks, Collections, Credit Agencies, Bankers, Insurance BrokersSTRATEGY: Gazelle’s training – to strategically grow the business (https://www.gazelles.com/home.html)Reported to the CEO/Owner

PRIMARY ROLES: Finance and Human ResourcesKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Bringing the Accounting and HR functions in-house, Writing the Employee Handbook, and Implementing Employee Benefits.FINANCE: Financial Process (from start to close, bookkeeping to month end), Business Insurance, Cash Management, Reporting, Disbursements, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Client ContractsHUMAN RESOURCES: Payroll, Benefits, Insurance, Unemployment, On-boarding and Off-boardingLIAISON: CPAs, Legal, Clients Reported to CFO (in London)

New York, Ny, Us

PRIMARY ROLE: ControllerKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Aiding in an expense reduction analysis resulting in $1.2M+ savings/year, Creating processes and systems resulting in significant discounts and savings across multiple departments, and Developing company-wide policies and procedures.FINANCE: Continued all Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller duties and added:Cash Management, Analysis and Variance Explanation, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Approving and Reviewing (all purchase orders, check requests, expense reimbursements, travel, etc.), Reporting for month end close, Audits, Taxes, Bankruptcy (Ch 11), Legal, Partnered with all department heads to increase revenue and decrease expenses.Reported to Chairman

New York, Ny, Us

PRIMARY ROLE: AccountingHEAVILY INVOLVED: Retail, Inventory, Club Management (Operations, Finance, Retail) FINANCE: All responsibilities of Senior Accountant plus: Monthly Financial Reporting and Supporting Schedules, Month End Journal Entries, Insurance Renewals, Legal Documentation, Sales Tax, Payment Plan Management, Cash Management and Reporting, Approval of invoices, check requests, expense reimbursements, etc.ADMINISTRATION: Legal and Official Documents, Company Contracts, File ManagementLIAISON: Investors, Vendors, Attorneys, CPAsReported to CFO

New York, Ny, Us

PRIMARY ROLE: AccountingI oversaw the accounting/finance department's reporting deadlines, provided support for internal / external audits and other projects as assigned, generated and managed invoicing, project management, and enforced petty cash & expense reimbursement policies.Reported to CFO

Chicago, Il, Us

Once I permanently transferred into the Financial Services group, I resumed duties of a Senior Associate, which included, participating in all stages of audits (planning, fieldwork, wrap up procedures), examining, investigating, and reviewing documents, reports, and financial statements inter-facing with client management, assessing client's internal controls, drafting management letters to clients outlining recommendations. One major accomplishment while in this group, was being selected to conduct new client outreach, resulting in 10+ clients for the firm.

Chicago, Il, Us

For my first two years at BDO I worked in the General Assurance group, while assisting in other departments such as Real Estate and IS. In September 2008, I permanently transferred to the Financial Services group. While at BDO, I successfully developed an on-campus recruiting program for Syracuse University students.My experience from BDO includes but is not limited to, auditing public and private clients in various industries (inc warehouse, media, and manufacturing), supervising and mentoring new employees/interns, performing substantive testing on balance sheet and income statement accounts, reviewing client Press Releases and Financial Statements & Disclosures, creating and maintained exceptional client relationships, documenting and testing Business and Environmental Controls, performing walkthroughs, documenting internal controls for SOX and 404 testing.

Chicago, Il, Us

Interned in the General Assurance and IT Assurance departments