maryanne simone

As an accounting manager, performed the majority of the tax preparations for both businesses and individuals. Served and managed the firms client base and was responsible for business development and improved profitability for the firm.

Controller for Eastern Divisional Operations $500m-$800m Nuclear Division (Parent company was based in Canada). Provided financial leadership, as well as organizational and financial management for the Eastern Divisional Operations. Managed and directed all accounting, estimating and project management development efforts for construction in the eastern United States. Responsible for fiscal management, financial reporting, budgeting, cost estimations, risk management and value added analysis for all contract and operations of the organization. As a trusted advisor, worked with regional operations on contract awards, implementation and deployment of construction of base operations, logistics, supply management, and operations. Responsible for setting up multi-site operations, and remote work sites with proper clearance certifications and monitoring as specified by state or private contracts. Proven record of developing and implementing financial initiatives and operational controls that improve profitability and provide business process improvements.

This South Jersey based company was able to thrive with strategic planning and implementation of both revenue growth and cost reduction strategies. As the CEO, responsible for corporate finance, cash flow management and financial reporting, proactively managing the growth and development, so the company would remain profitable and ready for growth. With the financial planning & analysis used during the downturn economy, the company was able to sustain itself while the industry itself saw losses, and when many of the other established entities in the same industry closed their doors. By developing and implementing a strong client retention plan and serving the existing client base effectively and efficiently minimized losses. With effective leadership and strong business development this start-up company saw an increase in profits until the economy experienced a downturn, and has since been able to sustain itself for over 9 years, while the industry saw a decline, or a reduction in profits.

South Jersey Business Networking Group The South Jersey Business Networking Group in Gloucester County is the un-networking group. We’re a group of dedicated business people committed to each other’s success. Our business networking group works not because we follow a rigid set of rules, but because we take the time to get to know each other and refer each other’s services as the need arises. SJBNG hosts Homeless Millionaire Motivational speaker, Dr. Stephen Bacque, "the Homeless Millionaire" joins SJBNG on Wednesday September 29. More on this event is here. Please note that we'll hold this meeting at Carrabba's on route 42 in Turnersville instead of the usual location.