Experienced, hands on senior financial leader, CPA; success streamlining and automating business processes, expertise in planning and budgeting, improving the content, clarity and timeliness of management reporting, strong sense of urgency in resolving issues; superior communicator, and skilled team leader. |
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Proven success in optimizing cash flow, streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducing process improvements, and implementing technology solutions. Additional core competencies include:
Financial Stewardship & Controllership
Accounting & Cash Flow Management
Financial Reporting & Consolidations Budgeting & Forecasting
GAAP Compliance Financial Planning & Analysis
Taxation & Auditing Process Improvement & Technology Enhancements
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL LLP, Atlanta, GA (2009 – Present)
Assistant Controller
Maintain responsibility for accounting, financial management, and controllership duties for a law firm that generates annual revenue in excess of $100 million. Handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and payroll. Execute the annual budget; compile tax, and audit work papers. Analyze monthly departmental P&L reports versus plan and resolve variances. Instituted records management for the accounting department.
Key Achievements:
• Streamlined financial activities and enhanced efficiency using sound business acumen.
• Championed efforts to reduce reporting month-end results from 10 days to 3 days.
• Led the implementation of the upgrade of Elite system to version 3.8, which enhanced productivity.
• Evaluated controls and mitigated risk exposure levels.
• Drove the efforts to introduce and implement an Electronic Billing System that enhanced productivity.
BRYAN CAVE/POWELL GOLDSTEIN LLP, Atlanta, GA (2008 – 2009)
Controller/Assistant Controller Provided leadership and direction to all financial matters within the accounting department of a law firm with $150 million in annual revenue. Supervised and mentored 10 employees in performing at optimal levels. Directed accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of all financial data. Managed banking relationships. Executed daily cash flow, cash flow forecasting, and monthly Covenant reporting. Prepared and completed property tax returns. Created balance sheet account reconciliations across 4 years.
Key Achievements:
• Oversaw the accounting staff through the buyout of Powell Goldstein by Bryan Cave, which encompassed preparing all documents for the sale.
• Spearheaded efforts to reduce the accounts payable vendor file from over 7,000 to fewer than 1,500, which enabled accurate 1099 reporting and resolved numerous IRS issues.
• Facilitated a complete audit of all fixed asset records, which reduced asset values for property tax reporting and annual insurance renewals.
LAW OFFICES OF BRIDGERS, PETERS & KLEBER, Decatur, GA (2006 – 2008)
Accounting Manager
Performed financial management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll duties. Prepared financial reports that detailed the financial position of the company.
Key Achievements:
• Streamlined the billing process while improving the timeliness of invoices.
• Enhanced the accuracy of client records and improved customer service.
Early Experience:
Payroll Supervisor – Worldspan Technologies, Inc., Atlanta, GA (Software and technology services)
Corporate Accounting Manager – Omega Protein, Hammond, LA (Multi-plant, manufacturing)
Controller – Prime Health, HMO, Mobile, AL (Health Maintenance Organization & Physician Office)
Staff Accountant – Pannell, Kerr, Forster CPAs
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Minor in Information Systems
University of South Alabama
Certified Public Accountant
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel), FRX, QuickBooks, Elite, Hubbard System |
