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Little Rock, Arkansas Area

Managed and forecasted expense and revenue budgets of consumer and small business division. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting of revenue and expense forecast variance analysis to senior management. Oversaw monthly presentation of associated variances to forecast with key management to discuss drivers of each variances. Created and maintained forecasting models based on industry driving factors.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Managed financial operation of food and nutrition department. Implemented current weekly forecasting of service menus based on historical data for six areas for more accurate analysis. Directed monthly analysis of retail sales trends. Analyzed all monthly financials for reasonableness and present budget variance explanations to senior management. Supervised all human resource aspects for department for 225 employees. Reviewed all monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries. Prepared annual budget projections. Developed, audited, and enforced department policies and procedures for accounting processes, cash handling, and daily safe audits. Led and mentored staff of five.

Morristown, Nj

Supervised daily operations of finance department. Analyzed general ledger for reasonableness and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual budget variances. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries. Assisted finance director in preparation of monthly financial reports. Prepared annual budget projections. Processed monthly account analysis for 20 balance sheet accounts and provided journal entries. Led and evaluated work of accounting staff of three. Oversaw support for accounts payable, including proper coding and resolving issues with vendors. Facilitated completion of 401K, 5500, and related audit. Developed financial policies and procedures and ensured implementation.

Boonton, Nj

Oversaw monthly review of general ledger entries against perpetual inventory system. Performed inventory accounts analysis and provided monthly journal entries for international consolidation. Managed monthly review of inventory transactions, including purchase price variances and review of standard costs. Reviewed monthly gross profit percentages and variances, including absorption, spending, and purchase price variances. Directed verification and account coding of intercompany billings along with monthly reconciliation of billings to ensure timely payments. Processed international accounts payable, including researching and solving any issues.