Develop and maintain financial systems, controls, and procedures to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.Manage the construction company's financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.Monitor project budgets, expenses, and cost variances to ensure projects remain on track financially.Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.Generate detailed financial reports and summaries for management and stakeholders.Provide regular financial updates and insights to the executive team.Collaborate with project managers and department heads to create project budgets and long-term financial forecasts.Implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with construction projects.

Oversee accounting activities to ensure monthly, annual closes are completed in a timely manner and satisfy reporting requirementsCritically review the Balance Sheet and P&L on monthly basis identifying risk areas and mitigation plans and report to senior management on progressManage and develop a 7+ person accounting organization with diverse responsibilitiesHands on management and engagement of the month-end close process; reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing including journal entries, invoices, tie-outs, general accruals, etc.Assist in preparing financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirementsHelp formulate internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practicesParticipate in preparing materials for monthly reviews and the annual audit; develop reports for managementReview the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances; utilize accounting IT systems to facilitate processes and maintain records.

1. Prepare customer billings2. Manage miscellaneous invoicing3. Identify Projects (ADS-B, ERJ Startup, Dash Returns, etc.) for coding in accounting system for project cost tracking and/or rebilling4. Manage accounts receivable collections, including through outside agencies5. Maintain banking relationships6. Manage check run, wire and other payments processes7. Perform Hull, liability, auto, property, etc. insurance claims and annual placements8. Manage letters of credit, bonds, certain licenses such as liquor9. Maintain current state registrations through CSC10. Participate on cash management team11. Assist accounting on receipts reconciliation12. Hold weekly meeting with finance on all billings13. Hold monthly Revenue Business Review meeting with finance and senior management and others14. Run company credit card program15. Participate in monthly accounting close and reconcile invoicing

Develops annual operating budget for all retail stores (Papyrus, American Greetings, Carlton Card (Brands))Meets with management to review their actual expenditures compared to plan and to help identify opportunities for cost savings and updated forecastsMaintains and integrated an Accounts Payable Database (Prolease), in charge of updating and maintaining current lease information Maintains and pays $45 million dollars in rental payments annuallyContacts and negotiates monetary settlements with LandlordsConducted Internal audits of the stores expense to verify the accuracy of the Landlord’s invoices

Develops annual operating budget for all retail stores and corporate office. Budgeting for profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flowCreates and develops short and long-term strategic forecasts Analyzes productivity, product mix, and key business indicators to identify growth opportunity and aid in decision making for management Reports weekly sales for 400+ retail stores (US & CN) and analyzing variance to budget and prior yearForecasts cash flow and working capital on weekly and monthly/quarterly basisMeets with senior management to review their actual expenditures compared to plan and to help identify opportunities for cost savings and updated forecastsResolves issues/questions asked by the field personnel as it relates to their income statement variances to plan, estimates, actual revenue and expenses. Investigates accounts with material variances to plan (Identified a $300,000 error in a Personal Property Tax accrual)

I was the Supervisor for the Staff Accountants. Responsible for all accounting functions including review and analysis of financial informationAdministered the recording, accounting and reporting of retail’s major assets including cash, inventory and capital and non-tangible assetsReviewed all month end journal entries for validity and proper back-upManaged the monthly closing process and identified any required adjustments are appropriately reflected within the financial statementsReviewed general ledgers and transaction activity of both U.S. and Canada Retail operations for adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. Identified, tracked, and proposed resolution of balance sheet and P&L exposureReviewed monthly Hyperion financial statements for accuracy and validated to corporate Investigated any problems detected in the G/L system and worked closely with Systems Analyst to correct

Maintained and installed an Accounts Payable Database (Retail Lease), in charge of updating and maintaining current lease information Maintained/paid over $50 million dollar in rental payments annuallyReconciled the monthly budget for the stores and making appropriate journal entries to correct Contacted and negotiated monetary settlements with LandlordsConducted Internal audits of the stores expense to verify the accuracy of the Landlord’s invoicesSubmitted the stores’ budgets/estimates for all 442+ stores