Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly financial records for Program Management, Agency Leadership, and the Board of Directors.Ensure timely and proper month end and year end close procedures.Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, funder receivables, fixed asset records, general and entity accounting.Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.Interface with outside audit firm, banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, federal funders and other agencies.Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.Oversee the payroll department to ensure employees are reimbursed timely and accurately.Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.Ensure that quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations are completed.Maintain the chart of accounts.Manage accounting team of 6 individuals.

Directed the accounting department for accurate and timely dissemination of financial reports to internal and external customers. Developed and maintained internal controls and systems to ensure the integrity of processes and data met GAAP requirements.Provided monthly financial statements, annual budgets, periodic forecasting, and directed the completion of annual audits.Performed operational and financial analysis on all company activities and business units.Assisted management and other stockholders in conducting evaluations of past performance and provided educated insights on future projections.As a key member of the leadership committee, provided guidance and direction for improving operational and financial performance. Involved in the development of the organization’s strategic planning activities. Directed the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, expense reports and cash controls. Directed the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable and company billings.Oversaw the cost accounting department to ensure accurate standards are developed and measured against.Responded to CEO, CFO, and President as assigned, with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial requirements.Managed and developed a staff of Accountants and Accounting Specialists.

Directed the development and administration of the accounting systems, practices, controls, policies and procedures that supported the organizational goals.Provided timely preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial data, statements, audits and the like, which covered sales, earnings, profits, cash balances and other financial results for senior management.Prepared profit and loss statements, balance sheets, receipts and disbursements, inventory statements, computing and distributing labor, material and overhead costs.Provided oversight and support in various accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Property Accounting and the like.Managed the cash flow of the organization.Prepared journal entries, reconciled and analyzed specific general ledger and cost account ledgers, adjusted and closing entries.Prepared various government agency filings and reports.Managed the month-end close process and the annual accounting audit to comply with GAAP.Managed a combination of clerical accounting staff functions, which included establishing goals, reviewing performance, coaching, and providing training as needed.Managed company facility including budget as well as corporate insurance requirements.

Responsible for the direction of employees involved in the procurement of raw materials, supplies and services consistent with delivery requirements and within quality specifications. Led production planning and scheduling, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, manufacturing and production performance reporting, inventory and shipping goals.Implemented a program to reduce production downtime by 12%, increase production volume by 18%, and reduce labor costs by 20%.Reviewed and approved orders within authorized limits.Responsible for the employment, training, motivation, and discipline of assigned employees.Planned, organized, directed, and controlled the activities and staff involved in the design, coordination, modification, maintenance, and administration of company facilities and equipment.Developed plans and programs responsive to present and anticipated space and facility requirements analyzing capacity and anticipated output problems.Coordinated construction activities to ensure attainment of budget and scheduled objectives.Investigated and evaluated new materials, systems, and equipment that benefited the company in its facilities program.Developed and tracked annual budgets for a $32 million operating business segment, including capital resource requirements.Member of management team that provided leadership to facility formulated and monitored company facility standards, responsible for reducing operating costs by $8.6 million annually through Continuous Process Improvement.Member of Food Safety Committee and Safety Steering Committee.Performed special studies, investigations and analyses relating to the introduction of new products or processes, yield improvements and cost reductions.