Linda Dimaria Email & Phone Number

On top of the Financial Operations Associate Responsibilities, I now serve as a lead associate on multiple accounts, including the second highest revenue generating account for Supporting Strategies. I manage and handle the finances and accounting responsibilities for over 10 clients, including international clients, and aided in the $1.7M increase in net income for the company. My integration and utilization of technology that improves timeliness of financial data has helped reduce the time it takes to close books by 25%.

As a Financial Operations Associate, I handled day to day account processes as they relate to accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer collections, bank and credit card management, and payroll. I performed monthly closes including journal entry preparation, and managed year-end audits and provide support for tax preparation, such as filing year end 1099s. I prepared cash forecasts and assist in identifying areas for improved cash flow, and integrated and utilized technology that improved the timeliness of financial data and reduced the time to close books.

As a Controller, I facilitated the preparation of the company's annual business plan, played a key role in the general ledger conversion of Ullo's three divisions, and coordinated the shutdown of a division. Lastly, I participated in due diligence reviews of potential trade show divestitures.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, I performed month-end closings for the manufacturing division, which included journal entry preparation and inputting pertinent information to the corporate consolidated financial summary. This position also allowed me to work on several special projects, including the development of queries that aided in the month-end analysis of manufacturing variances and inventory reconciliation, and participated in a focus group that effectively reduced the time to complete the monthly close by 50%.

As a Corporate Senior Accountant, I coordinated month-end closings with national and international offices while serving as a primary contact for various financial associated. I aided in the preparation of quarterly reforecasts and annual business plan, and attended trade shows and established protocols for onsite cash reconciliation.

As a Senior/Audit Staff Accountant, I reported directly to firm managers on engagements in which I performed pre-manager reviews of audit sections and evaluations of staff. I also participated in preparation of Form S-1 and Prospectus filings.