Provides financial and strategic analytical support across the organization to ensure the divisions achieve goals. Prepares annual budget for the Enterprise business unit; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate. Provides budgets regarding all variable compensation across all business units. Consistently analyze Enterprise financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep Director abreast of Enterprise business unit’s performance relative to forecast, budget and prior year.Analyze the impact of economic risks and opportunities, financial and general business trends on the division's operational objectives and strategic goals.Prepare monthly forecasts for Enterprise and sales compensation for all business units. Compile key business metrics and report on them to management. Design and prepare dashboards for new sales initiatives and/or products including evaluation of performance.Evaluate marketing initiatives effectiveness.Manage Enterprise Gross Margin; provide monthly reporting and support to the Enterprise Sales Reps regarding gross margin questions and issues.Manage all commission calculations and payments including compensation analysis to evaluate overall effectiveness. Create compensation models that allow Senior Management to quickly and effectively review potential compensation changes to support business objectives.Assist/facilitate internal and external audit activities (eg GSA audit and periodic reviews).Serve as the focal point for implementing and maintaining the Great Plains and any other financial systems on behalf of the division.Maintain a current knowledge of rules, regulations, and standards (GAAP & GAAS) in the fields of accounting and internal

Provided professional accounting reporting analysis to support the organizational goals in compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) via a full spectrum of accounting functions including month-end close, preparation of profit analysis, financial analysis, financial statements, monthly account reconciliations, monitoring sales/accounting transactions and audit reports. Managed monthly commission and bonuses payments of internal and external salesforce. Key achievements: Designed reporting to provide senior management with a weekly view of sales data compared to prior year. Resulted in cost savings by developing reporting in-house rather than using outside consultant.Developed gross margin reporting and ensured that all cost were correctly capture against projects for accurate profit analysisLead project team on developing a custom sales commission system. Resulted in cost savings and increased effectiveness of compensation payouts.Improved productivity of department without increasing staff and operational cost.Worked with auditors during year-end audit of commission and prepaid liability accounts.Consistently meets deadlines by demonstrating a strong analytical and problem solving skill set which is instrumental in achieving business objectives.

Preformed a variety of accounting functions for the publication division of the organization in compliance with GAAP. Carried out general ledger functions, including account reconciliations and journal entries. Prepared month end journal entries to accurately reflect Cost of Goods Sold and Work In Process of inventory. Established unit cost of publications based upon cost of production. Analyze and maintain reserves for obsolete/excess inventory. Provided audit reports to inside and outside auditors yearly.

While in college at SUNY Plattsburgh, I worked for the Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center as an Assistant. My duties included creating purchase orders, invoices, fund accounting and updating the client database with test results. I also setup the Quick Books software used by the organization for invoicing clients; this decrease manual tracking of accounts receivable. While employed by ADAC I was introduced to database designed as I worked to develop a database for the tracking of client information. Additionally, I would assist the Third Age Adult Day Center staff with daily tasks. The TAADC duties allowed me to associate with many types of personalities.