Robin Goodwin Email & Phone Number

Maine, United States

Portland, Maine Area

Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Portland, Maine Area

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.• Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.• Supports budget and forecasting activities.• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.• Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Westbrook, Maine

Post payments to customer accounts-perform reconciliations daily, weekly and monthly of all cash activity-prepare reconciliations for internal affiliates-prepare financial records for internal and external auditors-Develop revenue analyses and reports for presentations-Research accounting issues- Work cross-functionally with my team-process vendor payments-update work instructions-perform special projects-assist IT with testing system upgrades

Participate in the monthly close process which includes preparing and posting revenue accrual entries and reviewing accuracy-Process and reconcile large company billing-Analyze and help resolve aged reconciling items--Develop revenue analyses and reports for presentations-Research accounting issues- Work cross-functionally with my team-Procedure writing-Special projects

: Adhere to policies and procedures - Reconcile designated accounts- Input transactions from approved source data - Analyze system outputs/exception reporting- Review and approve NAV and yield calculations - Prepare control and proof reconciliations - validate security valuations - Ensure timely resolution of recon differences - Assist with financial report preparation - Perform compliance tests, report results-Assist with tax analysis and reporting - Review fund performance results - Communicate with client, vendors and co-workers- Understand securities and accrual recognition-Communicate and resolve issues with others

Adhere to policies and procedures - Ensure compliance with AML programs- Develop understanding of mutual fund industry - Update Blue Sky state registration filings - Process cash movements as necessary - Adhere to all regulatory requirements- Provide daily custody notifications - Execute adjustments trades accurately- Reconcile DDA accounts - Input mutual fund prices each evening- Analyze and help resolve aged reconciling items - Other reasonable related and administrative duties- Support unclaimed property processing requirements.

responsible for processing changes in coverage, terminations, as well as working on several different weekly and monthly reports for premium issues. responsible for terminating and adding employees, mailing confirmations and working with Plan Administrators and underwriters for additional coverage for employees as well as working on special projects.Retirement Securities Operations Specialist: responsible for reconciling 100+ accounts on a monthly basis, processing withdrawals, loans, and equity transactions, receiving and assisting customers with questions, concerns and special requests.