Controller Resumes in US-Illinois: Michelle

Name:

Michelle

Location:

US-Illinois

Experience:

Willing to Relocate:

Willing to Travel:

Most Recent Job Title:

Controller

Personal Website:

Objective:

A position in an progressive firm where I can leverage my 12 years of experience in financial management.

Resume Text:

Let us help you find a job, submit your resume now.

Or visit our education page to learn about getting your degree online

.....Begin Resume Preview.....

of accounting and financial management. Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Provided solid planning and organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve results. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong team builder and facilitator, fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented accounting professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum production. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action and conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Open to travel.

Master of Business Administration • Finance • Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 2003
Bachelor of Arts • Accounting/Computerized Business Systems • Robert Morris College, Chicago, IL, 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEM Insurance Company, Inc/Arcana Insurance Services, LP. – Buffalo Grove, IL (Property & Casualty) January 2003 – Present Statutory Controller/Controller

Overall authority for the financial operation a $5 million organization, budget preparation audit, taxation, accounting, statutory accounting and filings, monthly closing of the books, account reconciliation and journal entries and adjustments, human resources and payroll.
 Directly responsible for all day-to-day general operations including administrative, human resources areas, IT and created website for the company.
 Prepare and present monthly cash flow projections and forecasts to Board of Director’s Meetings.
 Development of detailed budgets for a $10 million company
 Prepare Annual and Quarterly Statutory statements, premium tax filings and audits. (Yellow Book)
 Meet with President weekly to provide financial reports and advise on financial matters.
 Manage general ledger and month end, accounts receivable, fixed assets, & cash management.
 Maintain books on a GAAP and Statutory Basis according to SAP.
 Supervise, coach and develop staff to achieve results and meet department’s objectives. Process payroll, A/R, A/P and negotiate contracts, generate financial analysis reports, P&L statements and all the Accounting/Finance activities for the organization.
 Manage internal audits.
 $90,000

Mercor Media, Inc. – Chicago, Illinois (Magazine/Publishing) February – October 2002 (Laid off)
Controller
Recruited to straighten out the financial aspect of this company that had generated no solid financial information since inception. Challenged to lead team in processing transactions that had taken place and develop procedures to record current activity properly.

 Troubleshoot and problem solved with non-accounting people.

 Developed annual budgets for 8 companies with input from operating departments for a $5 million company.
 Coordinated monthly close, including financial statement preparation, analysis and variance reporting.
 Directly managed a staff of four and indirect reports in sales.
 Participated in annual audits with preparation of schedules.
 Managed Office and Human Resources operations and processed payroll.
 Supervised over the collection process of the company with the A/R staff.
 $60,000

Innovative Benefit Concepts, Inc. – Chicago, Illinois 2001- 2002 (Business sold)
Accounting Manager/Treasurer

Managed the finance and reporting functions for this company. Directed all financial reporting, monthly closing activities, budgeting and implementation of new accounting software. Facilitated the new collection activities for the entire corporation.
 Played a key role in developing cost-cutting initiatives in payroll system.
 Formed a team within accounting and IT to redesign the general ledger account structure, cutting the number of general ledger accounts by 40% and reducing the month-end reporting by 3 days.
 Managed five reports and 20 indirect reports;
 Reduced outstanding accounts receivable from $5 million to $1 million in two months.
 Approve and prepare checks for signature.
 Prepare monthly cash flow analyses.
 Responsible for audit planning, management and work papers.
 Period-end closing functions ensuring deadlines are met.
 $55,000

Stratford Advisory Group, Inc. – Chicago, Illinois 1999-2001
Accounting Manager

 Oversee general ledger financial record keeping in compliance with GAAP.
 Develop and maintain operating procedures.
 Interface with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient financial processes.
 Ensure timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual closings.
 Support audits.
 Provided monthly/quarterly/annual cash flow projections.
 Promoted from Junior Accountant to Accounting Manager based upon performance.
 Process expense reports, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and time and billing.
 Supervised 1 staff.
 $45,000

Lerman, Boudart & Associates, LLP – Chicago, Illinois 1995-1999
Accountant

 Performed a spectrum of accounting duties including tax returns, bookkeeping and participating in audit, reviews and compilations.
 Managed and prepared billing for the company.
 Supervise 2 staff.
 $39,000

COMPUTER SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Windows, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Sage, ACCPAC, One-Write Plus, Lacerte, Access, Excel, Ace Audit, EFS Quarterly and Statutory Software by Sunguard (EFS)
• National Honor’s Society
• Dean’s List
• Summa Cum Laude
• Scholarship Recipient
• Volunteer Work: Friends Mentoring Program and Food Depository