-Managed commercial insurance portfolios, ensuring comprehensive coverage and compliance.-Prepared / submitted reports to government agencies, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.-Generated regular management reports, providing key insights for strategic decision-making.-Developed ad hoc reports to address specific informational needs, contributing to a nuanced understanding of financial dynamics.-Conducted in-depth business analysis, identifying areas for… Show more -Managed commercial insurance portfolios, ensuring comprehensive coverage and compliance.-Prepared / submitted reports to government agencies, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.-Generated regular management reports, providing key insights for strategic decision-making.-Developed ad hoc reports to address specific informational needs, contributing to a nuanced understanding of financial dynamics.-Conducted in-depth business analysis, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic financial initiatives.-Established control sheets to enhance financial oversight, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial processes.-Successfully negotiated debt reduction strategies, optimizing financial health and liquidity.-Implemented efficient collection and accounts receivable policies, streamlining cash flow management.-Resolved outstanding accounts receivable issues, securing timely payments and reducing financial risks.-Managed the filing of business interruption claims through third-party entities, maximizing compensation.-Implemented balance sheet controls, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.-Ensured detailed record-keeping through the maintenance of control sheets and regular reconciliations.-Developed a comprehensive cash flow budget, optimizing resource allocation.-Nurtured and maintained positive relationships with banking institutions, facilitating smooth financial transactions.-Successfully managed annual audits, ensuring compliance with diverse financial regulations.-Collaborated with tax authorities, serving as a liaison and contributing to the preparation of income tax documentation.-Spearheaded the management of tax credits, PPP claims, and ELID loans, optimizing financial benefits.-Managed equity distributions and dividends, ensuring accurate reconciliation and compliance.-Provided management responsibilities for the accounting team, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and human resources. Show less

-Managed control sheets and reconciliations, ensuring precise financial oversight.-Implemented a three-day AP close and a five-day month-end close, enhancing operational efficiency.-Developed the annual budget, showcasing strategic financial planning.-Nurtured positive banking relationships and maintained a robust cash flow budget, optimizing financial operations.-Successfully managed annual audits, including property tax, worker’s comp., and 401(k) audits, ensuring stringent… Show more -Managed control sheets and reconciliations, ensuring precise financial oversight.-Implemented a three-day AP close and a five-day month-end close, enhancing operational efficiency.-Developed the annual budget, showcasing strategic financial planning.-Nurtured positive banking relationships and maintained a robust cash flow budget, optimizing financial operations.-Successfully managed annual audits, including property tax, worker’s comp., and 401(k) audits, ensuring stringent compliance.-Provided effective supervision and training for accountants and clerks, fostering a skilled and cohesive team.-Demonstrated adept management of the corporate investment portfolio, optimizing returns.-Implemented robust fraud control measures and conducted cleanup activities, safeguarding financial integrity.-Administered the 401(k) plan, ensuring seamless operations.-Conducted intricate financial analyses, including budgeting, trend analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.-Developed and implemented capitalization methods, ensuring alignment with business needs.-Created financial models based on analyses to support organizational decision-making.-Developed comprehensive financial plans and reports for organizational leaders.-Collected budget, midyear forecast, and other financial information, interpreting and summarizing for profit and loss insights.-Analyzed budget, midyear forecast, and industry trends, presenting recommendations to senior management and corporate office.-Implemented reporting and forecasting tools, enhancing the efficiency of data utilization.-Developed financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to ensure compliance with Government requirements. Show less

-Spearheaded all controls, systems, and processing for profits, Cost of Goods (C of G), and controllable expenses.-Managed a team of three accountants and two clerks, providing effective supervision and guidance.-Reviewed and re-classified prior leases, ensuring accurate capital lease classifications.-Established and maintained the department calendar, ensuring organizational efficiency.-Created and prioritized task and project lists, fostering systematic… Show more -Spearheaded all controls, systems, and processing for profits, Cost of Goods (C of G), and controllable expenses.-Managed a team of three accountants and two clerks, providing effective supervision and guidance.-Reviewed and re-classified prior leases, ensuring accurate capital lease classifications.-Established and maintained the department calendar, ensuring organizational efficiency.-Created and prioritized task and project lists, fostering systematic execution.-Conducted weekly task list reviews with staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.-Implemented automation in current processing, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.-Managed all accounting aspects for Franchisee operations.-Reviewed and approved all financial statements for Franchisee, ensuring accuracy and compliance.-Provided weekly status reports to Corporate Treasury, enhancing transparency and communication. Show less

-Held a pivotal role as second-in-charge, overseeing A/P, financials, PR, employee benefits, H/R, and general operations for 7 spas, 1 distribution center, 1 call center, and 1 corporate office with 526 employees.-Established and implemented a cash flow budget and purchase order system, ensuring financial stability and control.-Implemented POS closed-day procedures and controls, optimizing retail operations.-Established and implemented an inventory system for each retail location… Show more -Held a pivotal role as second-in-charge, overseeing A/P, financials, PR, employee benefits, H/R, and general operations for 7 spas, 1 distribution center, 1 call center, and 1 corporate office with 526 employees.-Established and implemented a cash flow budget and purchase order system, ensuring financial stability and control.-Implemented POS closed-day procedures and controls, optimizing retail operations.-Established and implemented an inventory system for each retail location and the distribution center, including max and min levels and cycle counts.-Managed all insurance needs, including professional liability, sexual misconduct, worker’s comp, and general liability.-Negotiated and approved all outsourcing, contract labor, and vendor compliance, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.-Reviewed and approved all leases, managed all audits, and established a system for data storage and filing.-Trained accounting personnel, maintained all business licenses, and oversaw property tax assessments.-Currently establishing a fixed asset tracking system for efficient asset management.-Established additional security measures and produced financial packages and profit and loss statements for divisions and departments.-Approved all expenditures, created and monitored all budgets, and provided oversight for projects, including construction and leases.-Developed and audited reports for the CEO, contributing to informed decision-making.-Created a cash flow budget and implemented a system to monitor cash flow, ensuring financial health.-Reviewed, balanced, and approved third-party payroll from ADP and Paycheck, ensuring accuracy and compliance Show less

-Supervised 7 accountants, 5 staff members, 2 A/P clerks, 2 collection personnel, 2 file clerks, 1 sales tax clerk, and 2 A/R clerks.-Conducted audits on 940's, 941's, and SUTA employment taxes, managed W-2s, and secured employment-related tax credits, yielding $120,000+ annually for five years.-Audited sales, inventory, and controls across 17 retail locations, 2 restaurants, 6 bed and breakfasts, 1 management contract, and 5 corporations spanning 10 southern states.-Managed fixed… Show more -Supervised 7 accountants, 5 staff members, 2 A/P clerks, 2 collection personnel, 2 file clerks, 1 sales tax clerk, and 2 A/R clerks.-Conducted audits on 940's, 941's, and SUTA employment taxes, managed W-2s, and secured employment-related tax credits, yielding $120,000+ annually for five years.-Audited sales, inventory, and controls across 17 retail locations, 2 restaurants, 6 bed and breakfasts, 1 management contract, and 5 corporations spanning 10 southern states.-Managed fixed assets using customized software, implementing serialization where feasible.-Established and implemented controls for POS systems, inventory, and purchase order systems.-Saved over $350,000 annually in credit card fees, managed a cash flow of $50-60 million per year.-Managed financing and banking operations, completing GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages.-Created and controlled budgets, consolidated financials, and capital expenditure budgets for all divisions and corporations.-Advised upper management on various financial aspects, including expenditures, payroll adjustments, compensation plans, financing needs, cost analysis, income tax planning, and lease summaries.-Maintained all business licenses, managed compliance for sales and use taxes across multiple jurisdictions, saving $500,000+ in assessments and credits.-Managed property tax assessments and disputes, securing $23,000+ per year for ten years in credits.-Reviewed and selected the company's insurance needs, covering workers' comp, BAAP, and general liability.-Switched the company from a manual system to computer-based custom software and later to Oracle 11i, ensuring efficient operations and compliance. Show less