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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead, manage and coordinate all accounting and financial operations for multi-location, multi-state regional operation. Direct and lead teams of accounting professionals. Financial reporting and analysis. Internal audits of processes and recorded financial transactions to ensure accuracy. Manage required filings for any federal, state and local entities. Oversight of retirement plans. Work with external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.Responsible for management of general ledger and all financial reporting to include monthly and annual reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections, project accounting, profitability analysis, fixed assets, payroll, journal entries, account reconciliations, system integrations. Implementation and oversight of internal control measures to safeguard assets and assure integrity of financial reports.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Prepare financial statements and conduct various analyses on company performance to aid in strategic decision making. Lead all FP&A, finance and accounting processes and procedures for multiple entities to include main entity, a non-profit, and real estate holding companies. Manage financial accounting practices for the firm to include all financial reporting, budgeting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, cash management, and payroll. Manage banking relationships, calculate monthly commissions. Process disbursements. Journal entries. Manage multiple IOLTA Trust accounts. Lead a team of accounting professionals to drive maximum organizational results. On the Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to Managing Partners.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Lead all accounting and financial processes and procedures for multiple entities. Manage financial accounting practices for the firm to include all financial reporting, budgeting, accounts receivable and accounts payable, cash management, and payroll. Manage banking relationships, calculate monthly commissions. Process disbursements. Journal entries. Manage multiple IOLTA Trust accounts.

Tucker, Ga, Us

Oversee and manage all accounting and financial processes and procedures for multiple entities. Manage financial accounting practices for the firm to include all financial reporting, setting and tracking firm metrics and KPI's, budgeting, forecasting, accounts receivable and accounts payable and cash management. Oversee and process payroll. Implement and manage new Cash Balance and 401K with profit sharing plan and contributions. Manage banking relationships. Calculate monthly commissions. Calculate and manage client disbursements. Monthly reconciliations, month end and year end closures and journal entries. Manage and reconcile multiple IOLTA Trust accounts. Track billable hours. Calculate bonuses. Oversee and execute all HR functions and hiring needs. Manage company operations.

Small business consulting firm specializing in assisting business owners and managers with accounting and finance needs, key strategic and operational objectives:Establish and Maintain Accounting Procedures, Analysis of Data Flow and Cash ManagementBudgeting/Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Tax PlanningSales Tax Reporting and ComplianceAccounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ManagementMonthly Reports and Preparation and Submission of Business Tax Reporting FormsChange Management and Strategic PlanningAssessment of Operational Risks and Procedural InefficienciesProject Management, Process Improvement, and Internal ControlsCustomer Support Protocols and Functionalities

Recruited directly by President of Murrelektronik. One of four leaders that reported directly to President.Worked with outside consultant and leadership team to initiate and implement organizational changes concerning vision, mission, strategy, company culture and employee retention strategies. Led a team of 9 customer/call center representatives, engineering/technical support personnel, and pricing analyst. Managed complex customer accounts and large scale customer projects. Re-structured order processing procedures leading to a reduction in order processing times and more accurate production lead times. Improved overall customer relations and quality of service by restructuring department. Implemented customer satisfaction survey process leading to a greater understanding of customer needs. Initiated changes to quoting process in order to gain traceability of actual orders against quotes. Created comprehensive procedures manual for customer service department. Established bi-weekly technical training program for non-technical personnel.

Managed multi-unit catering operations for corporate headquarters working unilaterally with store GM’s to achieve operational objectives. Consistently exceeded sales goals and met KPI’s while creating more brand recognition which led to greater in store sales and franchise opportunities. Hired, trained, mentored all catering personnel and their functions to maximize productivity and outcomes which led to repeat business and highest possible customer satisfaction along with better employee retention. Created long term sales and operational strategy concerning catering initiatives and identified operational/service risks which maximized efficiency and provided excellent service.

Hired, developed and led 20+ key employees across the organization. Lead strategy and execution of operational objectives: hiring, training, managing workforce/scheduling, quality assurance/customer satisfaction, analytical reviews, reporting and project management. Created and implemented comprehensive training and mentorship programs for employees and service staff leading to a higher level of employee efficiency, improved service, product consistency and increased client satisfaction. Restructured job roles in order to define levels of responsibility, improve work flow and increase employee accountability. Implemented additional profit centers/divisions which led to an increase in revenue, more client products/services offered and resulted in increased company profits and greater customer satisfaction. Responsible for overseeing day to day financial operations, reviewing reports and financial statements in order to monitor expenses and profitability of organization. Increased event profit margin percentage by reducing food and beverage costs and increasing per event revenue.

Set long-term business strategy, captured customer/sales analytics, implemented operational and sales related KPI’s to increase operational and employee performance. Led, motivated and developed a team of multi-functional employees to focus on operational functionalities, quality assurance and customer experience. Launched business and grew it to $500,000 in revenue. Company was profitable in first year and each subsequent year. Increased sales 50% from fiscal year 2003 to fiscal year 2004. Named Best New Business of the Year in 2004. Served as Board Member of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce in 2007 and managed store’s community outreach increasing visibility, customer loyalty and retention.

Hired and led staff of 33+ full-time employees on various, multi-functional teams that managed critical operational support functions. Improved and innovated processes, increased employee effectiveness and improved contract compliance through identification of operational risks, capture and review of analytics, and staff mentoring/training.

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelors, Professional Music/Business