Adrienne Howell, CPA
Cheif Financial Officer
Le Grand,CA
Summary
Accomplished CPA/CFO with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
J. Marchini & Son
Le Grand, CA
06.2013 - Current
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Negotiated and approved all supplier, distributor and state and federal agency contracts and agreements.
- Managed and led team of 20 departmental managers.
- Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt ahead of schedule and built cash reserves into $3,000,000+ while controlling costs and improving employee benefits.
- Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Provided financial expertise to departments such as human resources and legal.
- Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule for inclusion in Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and monthly financial reports for board meeting.
- Devised strategies for monitoring, evaluating and tracking operational achievements.
- Worked closely with audit team to prepare accounts and documentation as well as conduct audits according to all regulatory requirements.
- Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
- Devised strategies for standardizing and enhancing organization and management of business assets.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies.
- Produced reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Developed future financial plans to support company objectives.
- Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
- Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision and outperform revenue targets.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
Certified Public Accountant
DeMera DeMera And Cameron
Fresno, CA
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Applied understanding of governmental accounting principles, practices and procedures through fund types, cost allocations and government-wide conversions.
- Compiled and reviewed data and delivered reports of financial statuses.
- Supervised accounting and booking training procedures for new staff members.
- Developed and trained client staff in managing accounting and bookkeeping systems.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Reviewed regulations and guidelines to confirm business accounting practices adhered to GAAP standards.
- Verified proper implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
- Followed all GAAP standards and complied with regulations when setting up accounts, ledgers and reporting systems.
- Created detailed financial reports based on financial statuses and data.
- Reviewed organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to specific activities and practices.
- Planned, integrated and completed financial and compliance audits for various nonprofits and other organizations.
- Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms.
- Implementing training program for client staff to oversee accounting and bookkeeping systems.
- Worked with team to monitor on-time and accurate payroll processing.
- Remitted payroll taxes, sales taxes, use taxes and income taxes to appropriate authorities.
- Conducted income statement flux analysis and researched variances.
- Oversaw general ledger financial analysis and corrections.
- Reviewed balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Oversaw accounts payable invoice payment and appropriate duties delegation.
- Verified cash receipt recording to general ledger.
- Supervised, coached and mentored accounting staff.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
Accounting principles
Documentation requirements
Quantitative analysis
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Business administration
Budgeting
Staff Management
Financial administration
Problem-Solving
Operational decision making
Business planning
Business Development
Program oversight
Consulting
Negotiation
Decision Making
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- CalCPA
- APMA (Board Member)
- California Women of Ag (Board Member)
- Farm Bureau
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
J. Marchini & Son
06.2013 - Current
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
08-2010
Certified Public Accountant
DeMera DeMera And Cameron
01.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Fresno
08.2006 - 05.2008