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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

• $900 million manufacturing company – responsible for all corporate accounting functions.• Managed compliance by developing and maintaining internal accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)• Lead month-end / year-end financial close-out process for multiple entities, resulting in accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with the SOX framework and internal policies and standards.• Provide authoritative counsel on proper accounting principles and practices• Develop and implement policies and systems for effective management of foreign currency transactions and balances• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality results and perfect outcomes for the customer and achieve continuous improvement initiatives for company (KAIZEN).• Proactively aide team members in daily operations resulting in increased team productivity and collaboration.• Continuously assessing financial systems and advocating for automation to streamline overall financial operations to handle company growth without adding more personnel.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

• Created and analyzed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to track progress and drive strategic decision-making, highlight potential risks and profit opportunities, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall company performance.• Analyzed revenue and margin from all profit centers to gain understanding of product mix and profit drivers impacting bottom line growth• Monitored inventory levels on monthly basis to optimize supply chain efficiency while ensuring that strategic business objectives are being met.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

• Revised outdated inventory valuation methods for more accurate financial statement presentation promoting cost control strategies that reduced inventory holding costs by 10% and improving overall plant profitability.• Implemented accrual process for financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards resulting in a 7% improvement in gross profitability and a reduction of accounting inaccuracies.• Partnered with 3rd party preliminary notice/lien provider to implement new notice to owner program. After implementation of new process, days sales outstanding (DSO) decreased over 30%, cash flows dramatically increased and bad debts were slashed to record company lows annually.

Wake Forest, North Carolina, Us

• Provided authoritative counsel on proper accounting principles and practices for non-profit accounting including payables, receivables, and CAPEX projects.• Budgeting: Develop and manage the school's annual budget, ensuring alignment with the school's strategic goals• Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports for the school’s leadership, board of trustees, and other stakeholders, providing insights into financial performance.• Audit Coordination: Prepare for and coordinate external audits, ensuring that the school complies with all relevant financial regulations and standards for 990 tax preparation

• Performed audit, review, and tax services for clients of a regional public accounting firm.• Prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, and prepared and reviewed quarterly and annual payroll reports.• Assisted in planning engagements for audits, reviews, and compilations, and prepared and posted journal entries.• Provided public oversight for the National Tobacco Settlement and to the Court on the two largest class action lawsuits in North Carolina history.

Master'S Degree, Forensic Accounting

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting