ANASSA LANCASTER
Euless
Summary
Experienced Accounting Manager with 25+ years of comprehensive accounting leadership across multi-million-dollar operations, including AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, project accounting, capital asset accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger management. Skilled in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; overseeing audits; and ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal/state regulations. I am a proactive leader with strong supervisory experience, a proven ability to train and develop staff, and a consistent record of improving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and policy compliance. Recognized for exceptional communication, cross-department collaboration, and commitment to high-quality financial stewardship.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Support Manager
Everon – ADT Commercial / Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC
Fort Worth
05.2019 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily accounting operations for a $60M district, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll verification, project accounting, general ledger functions, and financial documentation.
- Led training, supervision, and performance evaluation of business support staff, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and financial controls.
- Collaborated with regional leadership on P&L accuracy, journal entry corrections, variance analysis, and audit readiness.
- Ensured consistent application of accounting policies and contributed to the development of district-wide financial procedures.
- Oversaw daily financial postings, monitored transactions, reviewed payroll-related entries, and ensured timely reporting cycles.
- Administered capital asset tracking, documentation, material transactions, and inventory controls; reduced inventory from $1.35M to $535K.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal requirements, including technicians licensing, safety regulations, and corporate reporting standards.
- Prepared certified payroll, CCIP documentation, contract reporting, and other compliance-driven financial submissions.
- Identified and resolved billing variances, applied remittances, and supported AR collections to maintain a district DSO average of 34 days.
- Managed customer accounts, contracts, billing arrangements, and escalated financial concerns with professionalism and accuracy.
- Tracked key metrics, and evaluated operational trends.
Controller
Design Systems Group, Inc.
Grand Prairie
10.2000 - 05.2019
- Directed complete accounting cycle according to GAAP, including preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and internal financial summaries.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepared audit packages and collaborated with CPA during year-end finalization.
- Supervised all general ledger functions, journal entries, reconciliations, daily postings, and financial controls.
- Administered payroll management, including salary calculations, adjustments, overtime, garnishments, vacation, and W-2 reporting.
- Oversaw AP/AR, banking reconciliation, cash management, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy and financial stability.
- Reviewed contracts and provided executive guidance on financial implications to support organizational decision-making.
- Developed internal controls, strengthened financial policies, and improved accuracy of fiscal records and reporting.
- Managed corporate benefits administration, HR financial compliance, and tax preparation including sales tax filings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
07-2002
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- AP/AR Management
- Payroll Processing
- Compliance
- General Ledger Oversight
- Journal Entries
- Reconciliations
- Capital Asset Accounting
- Audit Coordination
- Policy Development
- Implementation
- Budgeting
- Cash Flow Management
- D365
- Oracle
- Masterbuilder
- Mastermind
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Notary Public, 12156533
References
Available upon request.
Awards
Circle of Excellence, Business Support Manager of the Year, 2023
Personal Information
Title: Accounting Manager | Business Accounting Leader
Timeline
Business Support Manager
Everon – ADT Commercial / Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC
05.2019 - 11.2025
Controller
Design Systems Group, Inc.
10.2000 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix