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Managed financial reporting and all accounting functions. Worked closely with the President and department heads to track grant budgets and ensure timely reporting necessary to meet donor reporting guidelines. Trained admin staff on bookkeeping tasks and usage of FundEZ software. Managed payroll and benefits utilizing ADP Totalsource. Identified cost savings opportunities in payroll and benefits fees and negotiated new rates leading to 20% reduction in fees Improved budgeting process to enable department heads to have input and control over relevant cost centers Streamlined the focus of financial reporting in a way that allowed for significant increases in several donor grants

Managed the majority of accounting functions including AP, AR and GL entries. Processed payroll and managed all benefit information changes. Reviewed and updated accounting procedures and employee manual to reflect changes in the organization’s goals and growth. Ensured that all documentation and procedures are in line with internal controls. Managed and coordinated intern program. Supported the CFO and CEO in other tasks as needed. Introduced a plan to reduce expenses by 5% in the first six months by changing vendors and/or negotiating new rates in several areas Managed the annual audit performed by Crowe Horwath, including preparation of the majority of schedules, enabling the CFO to focus on organizational goals Teamed with local universities and charities to supply the organization with a record number of interns and volunteers

Founded a company focused on reducing clients’ expenditures while utilizing skilled employees to provide quality preventative maintenance of heating, air and refrigeration equipment. Established and maintained client relationships, including Supervalu grocery store affiliates. Reviewed and managed company revenues and expenditures. Oversaw and maintained all payroll, HR functions, bank accounts, lines of credit and other business accounts. Increased sales to nearly $500,000 over four years while working on a part-time basis Reduced clients’ preventive maintenance costs by an average of 35% Reduced clients’ capital expenditures for air conditioning/refrigeration equipment by 20% Improved preventative maintenance in Supervalu’s refrigeration, resulting in a 75% reduction in refrigerant leaks and significantly improved environmental impact

Managed all accounting functions for a highly regulated firm specializing in securities trading and investment banking. Prepared and issued monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and account analysis for the firm and two affiliated holding and management companies. Coordinated tax preparation for three entities and addressed various state and local tax items. Worked closely with executive team to manage all changes during a two-year period in which annual revenue increased from $5 million to more than $20 million and employee headcount nearly tripled Prepared and coordinated financial books and records information for all audits including SEC, FINRA, NFA and annual external audits performed by McGladrey, with no material deficiencies Maintained a strong control environment, ensuring that client funds were properly segregated according to SEC regulations Identified inefficiencies in trading on foreign exchanges, resulting in a 30% savings

Performed all bookkeeping duties, including management of all AP and AR, reconciliation of all bank accounts and preparation of ad hoc financial statements. Worked with outside CPA firm to issue annual financial statements and prepare all tax returns. Maintained company insurance and benefit policies. Established a cost accounting system to track job costs within Quickbooks, allowing for better insight on profitability Integrated estimating efforts with financial information, resulting in a 25% reduction in time spent on estimates Established an employee evaluation process, enhancing recognition and improving morale