•Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.•Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.•Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CPA; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.•Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.•Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.•Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.•Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.

Freelance bookkeeper and consultant of small businesses responsible for all phases of accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet/income statements, checking account management & reconciliation, payroll time sheet management and project expense & time tracking. Also, assisted in various business development and marketing related projects as requested.

•Coordinate, prepare and review all accounting processes, activities and operations, accounting records, financial statements and reporting, budget development and analysis and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to SAP reporting and procedural standards. Including A/P, A/R, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and 401(k).•Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, taxes, and other obligations, to project future revenues and expenses, and to provide advice to other functional areas of the business regarding budgeting and expense controls. •Financial management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government and corporate projects and programs. •Assist management with new Job Bid Submissions and Proposals to Contractors including prequalification forms and updating business and company profiles ensuring Corporate Brand and Name recognition for future potential customers and job awards.•Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program; recommend action on funds requests. Compare and evaluate possible financial decisions and make and implement decisions after considering all variables and outcomes.•Interpret/implement budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives as it pertains to finance and accounting. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets. Prepare regular and special reports to management. •Continuous improvement in administrative operations, policies and organizational performance.

MARKETING•Manages retail marketing, advertising and promotional activities for Company.•Coordinates and oversees Company’s retail image through creation and publication of marketing materials, and maintaining the company’s digital, and social media presence.•Works closely with management to maintain effective and relevant Company marketing objectives.ACCOUNTING•Maintains all accounting controls and systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting Company financial information.•Responsible for all aspects of budgeting, tracking, accounting, reporting, coordination and management of Company Financial processes.

•Management responsibilities for daily task coordination and full administrative responsibilities of company office and staff. •Organize and manage complete functions of human resource responsibilities including personnel management, payroll, pre-employment qualification processing, union reporting responsibilities, and all applicable personnel related activities.•Responsible for full-charge financial bookkeeping – Including all A/P & A/R functions, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting. •Process Company reporting requirements including CRI-29, CR-66, Mentoring Updates, and various other state and federal reports as necessary.•Maintain company Certifications and renewals including MBE/EDGE (State), DBE (ODOT), MBE (City), P.U.C.O., BX, DFWP, and standard operating business insurances.

•Active involvement and management of daily operational activities of Columbus, OH sales branch, including customer service, administrative functions, warehouse processes, product purchasing and inventory control, workforce supervision, cost reduction and profit maximization initiatives.•Maintain proper utilization of corporate quality systems and ongoing accuracies of branch Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) metric requirements and audits.•Facilitate the development of strategies to increase an effective and integrated workforce talent unit that fosters successful branch operations. Proactively promotes communication between all levels of people assets ensuring a strong team environment at branch and corporate levels.•Ensure adherence to appropriate accounting and financial processes as required by corporate standard operating processes (SOPs)•Administered improvements to daily operational procedures increasing order entry accuracy and shipping/receiving process precision.

•Member of Corporate Executive Management Team and Board of Directors contributing to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. •Improved the operational systems, processes and policies supporting the organizations quality mission and goals - specifically, improved reporting, information flow, business process and organizational planning. •Supervised subordinates while managing and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of departmental Support Services including Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Technical Services and Finance. Implemented improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. •Responsible for overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. In coordination with the Executive Management Team, directed monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals. Controlled short and long-term financial and managerial reporting. Strategized and laid out plans to enhance productivity and reduce overhead costs. •Administration of all Human Resource activities including payroll, and related employee benefits. •Preparation and administration of all national and state business registrations and taxing obligations and all organizational insurance policies.•Spearheaded technological advancements and processes streamlining and improving daily corporate operational activities.•Assessed the processes of the company operations and offered recommendations of improvement and assisted in the enforcement of identified Standard Operating Procedures.

•Maintained management responsibilities for small office and staff while owner and sales representatives traveled. •Organized and managed complete functions of human resource responsibilities including personnel management, payroll, and commission processing, and all applicable personnel related activities.•Responsible for full-charge financial bookkeeping – Including all A/P & A/R functions, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting•Reorganized office procedures implementing computer and technology automations resulting in increased administrative resources, productivity, and efficiency. Established new customer, vendor, and various internal company databases.•Provided full customer service order processing including initial sales orders, vendor purchase orders, third party shipping, and customer invoicing. •Assisted with direction of semi-annual internal ISO 9001/2000 certification audits and annual external audits.

•Controlled all accounting, audit, and budgeting functions. Prepared financial statements and reports summarizing and forecasting company financial position. Participated in all processes involved in annual FHA mortgage broker licensing audit.•Directed all human resource activities, including talent management & training, full-process payroll and commission tracking, administration of benefit programs, and monitored changing Federal and State laws, regulations and legislation that may affect company personnel. •Employee relations representative, providing a supportive company culture and encouraging employee productivity, high moral, organizational agility, and corporate profitability.•Provided multiple levels of facility management and lease improvements ensuring a safe & functional office environment for all staff members.

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