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Chicago, Il, Us

Manage a $35 million expense budget across 24 departments in 6 different companies reviewing key performance indicators and trends monthly and quarterlyPerform ongoing analysis of variances and trends between budgets, actual, and prior results in developing forecasts and estimatesSupport month-end, post-closing, financial statement preparation, financial planning, and other ad hoc activities

Developed cost models for six major value added projects totaling approximately $3 billion Prepared and delivered consolidated monthly and quarterly reports to senior management providing recommendations on short-term and long-term goalsImplemented automated applications in the financial reporting process that eliminate duplications and coordinate information requirementsProvided supervision and training to analysts and managers on special projects

Managed all activities involving federal and multi-state individual tax returns including preparation, due diligence, planning, compliance, and researchAdministered client write up including general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliation, quarterly and monthly reports required for federal, state, and local compliance, financial statement preparation and year-end closeInvolved with both IRS and various state government tax audits and correspondence

Established and organized new accounting processes by introducing new software and financial reporting techniques in accordance with GAAP to prepare for annual auditManaged accounts payable/receivable and expense control procedures including bank reconciliation, cash receipts/disbursements, invoicing, purchase order and inventory verification, and daily bank depositsFollowed through on timely and accurate month-end closings and financial reporting activities

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelors, Accounting