Sandra Weldon Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

College Park, MD, US

College Park, MD, US

Westlake Village, CA, US

• Manages 7 General Ledger staff/senior accountants in daily operations of 230+ stores, month/quarter-end close, financial reporting and audits using Microsoft Dynamics AX and Oracle PeopleSoft ERP software.
• Finance point of contact to advise business development and retail teams in development/ implementation of strategic initiatives for growth and revenue optimization. As an integral part of the Business Process team.
• Drives process optimization and automation to streamline and improve accounting and accounts payable efficiency and effectiveness.
• Works with external auditors and parent company to ensure accurate and timely closing, financial reporting, and completion of external audits.

Charles Town, WV, US

• Managed process, review, and completion of general ledger work papers (including balance sheet, bank, inventory and fixed asset reconciliations) supporting the monthly close process, quarterly financial reviews, and.
• Produced timely financials utilizing Great Plains ERP software and Management Reporter financial reporting application.
• Managed operational data and ensured data integrity and accuracy. Performed financial analytical reviews to include balance sheet, P&L and payroll variance analysis.
• Prepared, maintained, and adhered to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) policies, standard operating procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) narratives.
• Documented, reviewed and maintained adequate and effective internal controls with no SOX exceptions.
• Assisted with successful completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits for timely SEC reporting.

• Managed financial statements of 25 entities, job costing and inventory utilizing Sage Timberline software.
• Oversight of annual budget, cash management, accounts payable, 401k plan, business insurance, payroll and accounting policies and procedures.
• Assisted in preparation of five-year cash flow and project proformas.
• Supervised senior accountant and accounts payable accountant.

Hanover, Maryland, US

• Managed 4 functional areas: Canada set of books (consisting of 1,800-employee payroll, general ledger and $125M in fixed assets) and global stock administration (options and awards for 800 employees; employee stock.
• Supervised month-end and year-end close of $300M in G&A expenses and ensured financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reduced close time by 17%.
• Reviewed Canada cash flow, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, depreciation, multi-currency foreign translation and $30M in FAS123 stock compensation expense.
• Prepared quarterly consolidated actual to forecast management reporting for Audit Committee (revenue, COGS, operating expense and financial metrics).
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and performance reviews of 4 employees.
• Reviewed or developed operational procedures, flow charts and internal controls. Maintained SOX documentation and participated in SOX testing.

Hanover, Maryland, US

• Determined monthly recognition of global product revenue and COGS, including deferrals and foreign currency translation, for 60 customers ($100M in annual revenue).
• Analyzed customer contracts and prepared white papers to ensure appropriate hardware, software and services revenue recognition.
• Prepared consolidated GAAP financial statements using Oracle and Hyperion Essbase software. Promoted to Supervisor, General Ledger Accounting Group in February, 2010.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations Including International Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting