Shelli H. Armstrong Email & Phone Number

Lithonia, Ga, Us

Concentration in Financial Systems. Tasked with training team on systems and reporting. Working in MS Forecaster, MS Dynamics SL, MS FRx and SQL Server Management Studio environment. Assist in development and implementation of new processes, procedures, and features to enhance the workflow of the department.Review and Supervise Venue AccountantsReview, Analyze, and Summarize all venue related contracts and agreementsAdditional Responsiblities:*Conduct Lunch & Learn Sessions for Reporting Systems*Venue Business License Compliance (Multi-State)*Venue Sales & Use Tax Compliance (Multi-State)*Qtrly Flux Analysis(PBC)*Revenue RecognitionAccomplishments:*Designed and developed departmental training manual for Microsoft Forecaster*Lead Analyst on implementation of MS Management Reporter financial reporting software

Team Lead tasked with developing the accounting infrastructure, processes, and procedures for IT Finance - Telecom division with annual expenditures of $150M. P&L, Cost Trend analyses ultimately resulted in contract renegotiations and significant cost savings. * Develop, improve, streamline, and consolidate monthly financial reporting requirements.* Implement automation for all repeatable processes and procedures.* Liaise between Sr. Mgmt and third-party data mgmt company; train team on third party data systems and reporting.* Interface with Sr. Mgmt for monthly telecom project reviews and weekly ‘mastermind’ sessions.* Perform monthly Plan, Cost Trend, P&L, APF Dashboard and Financial Statement Analyses (FMS, SAP, Khalix).* Review project charters, SOW, and analyze Contract Agreements for compliance.* Manage Tracking of Telecom Inventory data and oversee special projects as required.Accomplishments* Awarded “CFO Executive Homer Award of Excellence” - (P&L Analysis) – Spring 2009* Awarded “Associate Homer Award of Excellence” (Cost Savings Audit) - Fall 2008.* Project Lead for Teleconferencing Cost Reduction Initiative – 30% Annual Cost Savings.* Contributor to Year over Year Cost-Out Imperative – $16M Cost Savings.

Accounting Mgr for multi-million dollar mixed-use development project “Circle 75”. Project achieved 80% total build-out and 20% profit margin on 50% of completed inventory despite economic downturn.* Conducted Monthly Job Cost, Budget and Forecast Analysis and Reporting; presided over monthly AIA GC and Subcontractor Contract Agreement Administration.* Interfaced with Sr. Mgmt for monthly Total Indicated Costs project status meetings. * Performed Physical Unit/Inventory inspection to support cost analysis.* Monthly Capital Expenditure Reporting and Tenant Improvement Schedules for “Buy & Hold” portion of project.Accomplishments* Awarded Employee of the Quarter for completing infrastructure build-out, initiating Pre-Build sales despite adverse conditions.- Fall 2006

Managed accounting, reporting and analysis for 11 properties and 3 development projects. Performed monthly Operating Budget analysis, Forecast updates, Cash Flow and Working Capital reconciliations, Job Cost Analysis, and General Accounting functions. Issued monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to internal and external clients, conducted FYE reporting and year-end close. Interfaced with Property Owner/Manager on project and property status.* Maintained tenant improvement schedules for month-end budget reporting.* Submitted monthly C&D draw packages for funding approval.* Conducted Detail and Cursory reviews of Construction Mgmt Agreements for compliance.Accomplishments* Awarded Team Lead position on 2005 Business Plan Audit project.

Promoted twice to Project accountant for (18) investment/inter-company projects; ultimately promoted to Team Lead over team of four Accounting Specialists. Created the company’s first Accounting Procedures Manual.* Performed Job Cost, Budget Variance, and Cash Flow Reporting & Analysis.* Prepared Corporate Financial statements, Sales Revenue, Cost of Sale, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Schedules.* Processed payroll for 22 employees and filed all payroll taxes.* Submitted monthly A&D and Construction draw packages for funding approval.* Prepared Monthly Property Mgmt Reports: Tenant Activity reports, CPI calculations, Sales Tax filing, Management fees, Rent Roll, and CAM/Operating Expenses.* Assisted with preparation of Fiscal Year End reporting and Financial Statements.* Responsible for setting up new project data files to migrate system software from QuickBooks to Timberline.Accomplishments* Designed and developed company’s first Accounting Procedure manual.* Was selected as key member of Decision and Implementation team to oversee migration to Timberline software.* Awarded recognition and bonus for motivating, improving, and maintaining team job performance.

Managed the daily processing of payables for over four million square feet of property. Supervised temporary accounts payable personnel. Collaborated with property managers on monthly budget variance report for (43) properties.* Reviewed monthly reports (expense distribution, check register, voucher reports, cash disbursement reports) and prepared monthly bank reconciliation for (43) bank accounts.* Approved payables vouchers and cash management functions (NSF, stop payments, wire transfers).

Cfp (Certified Financial Planner)

Mba, Accounting

Graduated with Honors, GPA: 3.51, Dean’s List, Sydney Rose Award

Ba, Accounting

Graduated with Honors, GPA: 3.8, Dean’s List