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Managed a group of three which performed AR, AP, payroll and general accounting activities for the company. Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, provided guidance on accounting related matters, managed company close process.• Assisted with ERP implementation of newly acquired subsidiary.• Performed internal control self-assessment for Parent Corporation.• Ensured compliance with newly enacted medical device excise tax

Managed and mentored a team of eight direct reports responsible for providing general accounting support for the overall Corporation, including the chart of account maintenance, inter-company accounting, and cash management. Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, provided guidance to business units, acted as liaison for internal and external audits, and managed the US Corporate Accounting monthly close in Oracle.• Initiated and implemented improvements to the SOX and internal controls.• Recognized as the GL implementation lead for the ERP conversion from MFG Pro to Oracle.• Instrumental in realigning deliverables to reduce accounting close by three business days.• Improved and standardized the balance sheet reconciliation process.• Synchronized the accounting policies for the three MFG/Pro databases so that financial transactions and processes would be consistent.

Managed a financial portfolio of five engineering cost centers and 18 manufacturing and support facilities. Performed monthly close activities, prepared annual budgets and forecasts, and provided financial analysis and support for operations management.• Formulated an efficient process to properly record accruals with cost center management.• Educated non-financial personnel on relevant accounting and budgeting topics• Streamlined calculation of overhead allocation rates by utilizing spreadsheets to simplify process and make less cumbersome.

Managed portfolio of retail, office, and parking garage properties including the preparation of the financial statements, supporting schedule binder, revenue and expense variance analysis, and quarterly fixed asset schedules. Prepared the operating and real estate tax expense escalations for tenants, year-end reconciliations (true-ups), and assisted property managers in preparing the annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts.• Initiated liaison with Legal team to interpret new retail lease wording and developed a new escalation template.

Supervised the accounting and auditing functions for major corporate clients primarily in the manufacturing, service and real estate industries. Conducted pre-audit planning including the review of client accounting and operating procedures and internal control systems.

Performed financial audits, reviews, and compilations for companies primarily in the real estate industry. Prepared individual, partnership, and S-Corporation tax returns and personal tax projections.

Performed financial audits for companies primarily in the healthcare industry. Prepared financial statements and Medicare/Medicaid cost reports. Consulted with clients on Medicare compliance and accounting issues.

Assisted the Controller with all functions of accounting including Accounts Payable (A/P), payroll, and Accounts Receivables (A/R).