Andrea Polasek
Fulshear
Summary
Seasoned Controller known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in financial reporting, budget management, and compliance oversight. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure seamless financial operations. Committed to leveraging skills in strategic planning and team collaboration to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Ledge Lounger
Katy
05.2018 - Current
- Successfully managed the accounting function of a fast-growing company, with annual revenue growing from $7M to $58M.
- Facilitated multiple audits and financial records preparation for sale to private equity
- Assisted in the implementation of a new ERP system.
- Analyzed business operations, including sales data, physical presence, and employee locations, to accurately identify sales tax nexus in multiple jurisdictions.
- Implemented Avalara for sales tax reporting and resale certificate database.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Coordinated yearly financial audits by external auditors in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Calculated and processed payroll for over 100 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Created commission reports for complex, multi-tiered goals.
Financial Auditor
Deloitte
Houston
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Performed audit services for the oil and gas, software, retail, and government industries that included Spectra (2004-2008), Argus Software, and Academy.
- Selected as the primary Senior Auditor for 2 years of the Spectra engagement, overseeing Canada and all of the SOX audit, as well as providing, monitoring, and mentoring 5 staff auditors.
- Planned, performed, and supervised integrated financial statement audits, including 10-K and 10-Q filings. Performed controls testing for compliance with SOX.
- Supervised and trained staff on industry-specific and business accounting matters.
- Managed multiple staff throughout integrated SEC audit engagements, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.
- Prepared audit committee presentations, management representation letters, and reports to management related to audit findings and internal control deficiencies.
- Reviewed work papers to ensure that issues were addressed, resolved, and communicated prior to management review.
- Set and monitored budgets, audit schedules, and workloads for client engagements.
- Collaborated with team members in developing audit strategies and business plans.
- Conducted campus recruiting for internship candidates.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2004
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow management
- Audit coordination
- Sales tax compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Payroll administration
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Controller
Ledge Lounger
05.2018 - Current
Financial Auditor
Deloitte
09.2004 - 10.2009
Master of Science - Accounting
Texas A&M University
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