Jo Abrams Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Az

Apache Junction, Az

Financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, cash management, human resources, benefits administration, safety training and supervision of dispatch, customer service, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. System conversion from Quick Books to Timberline including implementation of purchase order and inventory modules, user support. Consolidation of financial information, systems, benefits and personnel following an acquisition.

Mesa, Az

Reorganized the finance department. Evaluated purchase offers, compiled due diligence information and assisted in the transition/consolidation of financial information, systems and personnel with the purchaser. Prepared financial statements and analyses by revenue center, cash management, human resources, benefits administration, supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Also consulted during the wind down period 2005 through 2008.

Phoenix, Az

Review of financial statements and preparation of analyses by department and business segment.Budgeting, cash management, human resources, benefits administration, and supervision of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and information systems. Review of Control G advertising software, implementation of the purchase order module, user support.

Scottsdale, Az

Month-end close in IT and Finance, review of financial statements and preparation of cost of sales and other financial analyses. Budgeting, inventory valuation and control, cash management and banking relations, foreign currency purchases, letters of credit, foreign vendor relations. Project potential financial success of consolidating operations with companies under consideration for merger or acquisition. Implement consolidation plan for financial information, inventory relocation, retention/termination of employees and benefits. Negotiation of commercial and health insurance contracts. Supervision of Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Inventory Control departments. Interface with the Credit and Collections department, Product Purchasing department, outside auditors, third party investors and foreign parent company.

Phoenix, Az

Month-end close and production of financial statements, analyses, and audit preparation for two companies with multiple divisionsBudgeting, account analysis, campaign reporting, payroll, benefits administration, fixed asset control, and supervision of accounts payable and receivableReview and installation of new billing software. Integration with main software system.Analysis of advertising staff time utilization verses revenue billed.