•Manage and supervise the preparation of the annual budget, periodic forecasts and other related projects for Connections Education or its operating department(s)•Assist in establishing goals for the department and staff•Develop financial models and automated tools to support the budgeting, forecasting, cash management and other analytical functions•Develop, prepare and distribute financial, key performance metrics and analytical reports as needed •Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis of actual results compared to budget or other forecasted amounts•Provide financial support to management and department leaders•Develop and prepare reports and analyses as required by parent company•Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the department •Manage or participate on special projects, automation and process improvement initiatives•Develop, implement and maintain automated budgeting and forecasting tools that integrate with the accounting and reporting systems

•Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, periodic forecasts and other related projects for operating department(s)•Develop financial models and automated tools to support the budgeting, forecasting, cash management and other analytical functions•Develop, prepare and distribute financial, key performance metrics and analytical reports as needed •Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis of actual results compared to budget or other forecasted amounts•Analyze enrollment-related and other data in order to facilitate in trend and forecasting calculations•Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations•Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the department •Identify opportunities for and participate in implementation of process improvement and automation•Assist with the implementation and maintenance of automated budgeting and forecasting tools that integrate with the accounting and reporting systems•Interact with customers including employees, management, accounting department and internal and external auditors and customers

- Expense Budget Analysis-Quarterly headcount and litigation reporting-Supporting SOX compliance for expense reporting processes-Preparation of Sales and Use Tax monthly entries and filings

-SG&A analysis-Forecasting and Budget analysis-Revenue Forecasting

-Managed accounting and AR for all funds-Worked with accounting team on monthly close process

-• Analyzed company financials, magnitude, and trends to set credit ratings and limits• Researched and resolved problem accounts at Aerotek• Completed and presented detailed reviews of Fortune 500 companies for risk management• Effectively researched and discussed financial status and trends of various potential clients• Served as main point of contact in bankruptcy and collection issues for Aerotek clients• Communicated daily with members of the Aerotek/Mentor4 sales force