Tina M. Mccandlish, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Powell, Oh, Us

Atlanta, Ga

* Solely adopted ASC 842-Leases and received accolades from Deloitte partner for a smooth transition* Cleaned up numerous material/aged variances related to fixed assets in Blackline and tax books* Direct and oversee the additions, disposals and transfers of the company’s fixed assets, covering multiple business units, legal entities, and systems* Assists in reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and required supporting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies * Ensure all company fixed asset records are properly maintained. Ensure the implementation of new guidance is appropriately planned, documented, tested, communicated, and implemented timely and accurately* Responsible for creating, implementing and refining policies and procedures to optimize efficiencies related to close activities* Ensure journal entries and account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed timely. Ensure that follow-up and resolution of reconciling items occurs in a timely manner* Direct narrative and key control updates and monitor and modify as necessary an adequate private company control environment* Assist with technical accounting research and properly/efficiently account for new business initiatives* Lead projects related to business integration, system conversions, or other significant business issues* Identify and drive process improvements considering and working through impacts on other departments* Assist business partners and external customers with reports and information requests* Direct the completion of external audit schedules and support, as well as the related communication with external auditors* Lead the execution of accounting and reporting special projects and needs* Manage self, direct reports, and other members of the accounting team to consistently meet published deadlines

Dubin, Oh

-Oversees work conducted by 25 outsourced staff and maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that outsourced staff comply with accounting policies and procedures -Assists in the management of the monthly financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and performing timely review of results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP-​Drives timely completion of local financial statements filings and other compliance requirements for several legal entities concurrently through coordination with local service providers, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and External Auditors -Performs regular review of accounting processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement to ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing under an appropriate control environment -Performs special projects and financial analysis to support the business needs as requested-Calculate complex monthly reserve on Procurement’s goods receipts balance of ~40M-Reviews monthly rollforwards of fixed assets $3.3B NBV ($44B gross) for accuracy and reasonableness-Prepares quarterly analysis of AP $24B for Finance executives examining aging of vendors and assesses reserve accuracy

Columbus, Ohio Area

YEAR 1 ACCOMPLISHMENTS•Composed company fixed asset policy related to Internally Developed Software•Cleaned up fixed asset register, deleting 30K obsolete items with $130m cost•Led effort to convert operating leases to finance leases to comply with accounting standard IFRS 16/ASC 842. $200M fixed assets and liabilities added to Balance Sheet•Received award for "Faultless Compliance"•Assist in the capital planning process for both future capital spending and the evaluation of past capital projects resulting in accurate monthly forecasts. Work closely with IT and Real Estate to ensure accurate capital spending reporting•Maintain financial accuracy of $500+M in fixed assets in Oracle Fixed Asset system through proper capitalizations, transfers, additions, and disposals•Provide monthly reconciliations and roll forward schedule in an accurate and timely manner•Conduct/coordinate physical inventory audits of fixed assets•Responsible for deriving the company's capital and depreciation expense budget and forecast•Work closely with Oracle IT team to maximize the fixed asset module including importing pertinent depreciation data and testing system to ensure reporting and depreciation accuracy of company assets•Prepare and review interim and year-end audit schedules and follow-up on related inquiries•Adhere to fixed asset policies and procedures making recommendations that improve operating performance•Perform month end closing activities and reporting as directed•Automate and streamline accounting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of asset recording and capital spend reporting•Work closely with Project Mgrs to gain information on the status of projects conducting periodic meetings reporting on any overspending of projects•Apply principals, theories, and practices to a wide variety of complex issues, while maintaining responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting/GL accounting. Mentors/guides Level I & II Accountants

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Lead analyst managing financial expenditures of all facility expansions, information technology investments, and internally developed software•Work with Executive Leaders/ePMO to reduce 2017 capital spend from $120M “wish list” to $80M target. Currently working on 2018 “wish list” of $170M to reduce to $80M target•Develop and maintain financial reporting and variance analysis of planned vs. actuals for capital expenditures company wide•Maintain monthly financial forecast of capital spend, related operating expense, and depreciation totaling $120M annually •Maintain and track project spend providing performance analysis to stakeholders•Deliver high-level financial analyses to leaders highlighting trends, opportunities, and identifying efficiencies•Create financial models analyzing historical growth trends of P&L accounts in comparison to growth of revenue and average A/R to project most accurate budget targets•Interface on a monthly basis with key business partners/Executive Leaders providing updates on forecast performance compared to budget identifying opportunities to achieve operational efficiency•Play a key role in the development, preparation, and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and long- range plan. Work closely within the department and cross-functionally to achieve fiscally sound budget and forecast targets. Areas assigned include Capital/Depreciation, Deferred Wages, Consulting, Data Processing/Network Charges, Occupancy, Telephone. Approximate dollars total $250m/year•Build effective relationships with all levels of the organization, increasing trust and maintaining open communication with business partners to stay in front of activities with financial impact •Served on Finance/Accounting Collaboration and Engagement Team addressing global concerns raised in companywide survey, administered Finance/Accounting Mentor Program, facilitated monthly Lunch & Learns, assisted in preparation of monthly Finance/Accounting Newsletter

Columbus, Ohio Area

•Prepare monthly journal entries related to fixed assets, prepaid expenses, internally developed software, external contractors, and deferred revenue. •Prepare monthly rollforward of fixed assets analyzing purchases, disposals, transfers and composing Corporate policy for those transactions. •Prepare monthly blackbooks related to fixed assets, prepaid expenses, internally developed software, external contractors, deferred revenue, inventory, occupancy, and facility costs.•Work closely with Capital Expenditure Request team on project accounting, understanding project plans, determining proper accounting treatment, tracking spending, and creating white papers as needed.•Work cross-functionally with department heads on project status, needed accruals, and accounting related to contractors. •Analyze monthly financial results through various P&L variance analysis, making recommendations to Accounting Leadership. •Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the current forecast associated with various P&L lines.•Provide support for external and internal audits, Controller Checklist, SOX as well as regulatory examinations.

Source, prescreen, interview, and hire “right-fit” talent for the Finance/Acct organization, averaging 100 hires per year. This entails:* Working with WDW Executives to understand their open positions and specific skill sets needed to effectively perform the roles.* Analyze and choose most efficient/effective forms of recruiting advertising media and events.* Attend recruiting events at college campuses/business expos, interview talent, and decide which candidates to interview.* Organize/facilitate on-site recruiting events and coordinate candidate accommodations.* Conduct reference/degree checks and assist with the compensation/relocation in preparation for job offers. * Extend job offers to candidates and assist in relocation of new employees. * Develop annual/long-term budgets for Recruiting and minimize cost per hire in order to meet Casting budget objectives.* Develop strategic plans with WDW Executives for recruitment initiatives.

Prepared financial analyses on Human Resource projects, which entails:* Analyzing costs and benefits of various financial scenarios and identifying overall best opportunities* Preparing financial pro formas* Preparing and making presentations of financial analyses to WDW Executives* Serving on various WDW task forces as Human Resources Finance representative.Assisted in the coordination and forecast of H/R operating plan, five year plan, and capital plan.Served on the following teams/committees:* Casting Executive Council* Cast Excellence, Finance Brand Management, and Finance 25th Anniversary Task Forces* Finance Mentor/Mentee Program as mentor to other Finance Cast Members

Conducted operational reviews, which entails:* Developing recommendations to improve operating and internal control procedures* Performing detailed financial analysis of revenues, expenses, and labor productivity.Performed revenue recovery audits, which entails:* Auditing reported revenues of lessees paying rent to WDW based on total earnings* Determining lessee compliance with terms of lease.

Coordination of extensive audits, which includes:* Supervising senior, staff, and assistant accountants* Communicating with managers and partners all aspects of the audit including significant audit issues, client service considerations, time budgets and staffing* Evaluating client financial statements to ensure material accuracy* Recommending to client management improvements in operations

Masters, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Member of Golden Key, Beta Alpha Psi, and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Societies, Pi Kappa Alpha Little Sister, Played.

Bachelors, Accounting (With Honors)

Activities and Societies: Member of Golden Key, Beta Alpha Psi, and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Societies. Pi Kappa Alpha Little Sister, Played.