Annette Andrade
Carmel
Summary
Results-oriented Controller with two decades of experience in financial oversight and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in implementing internal controls and achieving compliance with GAAP standards. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and financial transparency, leading to significant cost reductions. Proficient in using QuickBooks, ADP, and Sage to streamline financial processes and improve accuracy.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Lincoln Hall
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Supported management's conclusion on Family Reunification Program effectiveness.
- Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts to line-of-business systems and state agency systems.
- Executed fund transfers and fee authorizations; ensured documentation compliance.
- Directed all accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close, ensuring 100% GAAP compliance.
- Led budgeting and forecasting processes, including reforecasting, improving forecast accuracy by 15%.
- Implemented internal controls, achieving zero audit findings and reducing compliance risk.
- Managed cash flow and fund transfers totaling $25M annually, optimizing liquidity.
- Prepared and presented financial statements and variance analyses, driving decisions that reduced expenses by 10%.
- Coordinated audits and regulatory reporting with 100% on-time submissions.
- Streamlined reconciliations, cutting close cycle time by 20%.
- Created automated accounting reports, reducing manual reporting time by 3 hours per cycle.
Assistant Controller
Mental Health Association of Westchester
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed NYS monthly grant reconciliations and biweekly payroll journal entries.
- Allocated monthly fringe journal entries across grants; processed depreciation and prepaid insurance entries.
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Interim Project Accountant
Westchester Hills Country Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented cash handling policy and new revenue billing structure in accounting software.
- Organized lease contracts, created amortization schedules, and corrected POS general ledger mapping.
- Identified and reclassified balance sheet discrepancies to income statement.
Interim Controller
Marian Woods, Inc.
Hartsdale
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed accounting, reporting, and budgetary oversight using QuickBooks and Excel.
- Created monthly financial statements with visuals for board presentations.
- Transitioned manual payroll process to automated system; administered benefits and insurance renewals.
- Oversaw grant tracking, petty cash funds, and compliance with NY state record-keeping.
Assistant Controller
Polaner Selections
Mount Kisco
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported month-end close and ensured quality control over financial transactions.
- Managed beverage tax reporting and developed documented accounting policies.
Controller
SLD Commodities
Purchase
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained $20M credit line for inventory purchases; managed multiple operating accounts.
- Delivered monthly financial statements, borrowing base, and compliance reports.
- Oversaw payroll, benefits administration, and audit reporting.
Owner & Chief Operations Officer
The Goddard School
Yorktown Heights
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed operations, finance, and marketing for staff of 30 and 125 clients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and executed marketing strategies to increase enrollment.
Chief Operations Officer
Creative Playtime Inc.
Carmel
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed all operations, budgets, and compliance with NYSOCFS regulations.
- Increased year-over-year sales and implemented preschool program for improved readiness.
Controller
Tamarak Country Club
Greenwich
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Prepared monthly financial statements, budgets, and fixed asset schedules.
- Created union pension payment schedule and updated insurance and pension accounts.
Marketing Financial Analyst
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Analyzed marketing data to refine financial strategies at Snapple Beverage Group.
- Optimized reporting processes as senior financial analyst at Unilever HPC-USA.
- Conducted financial analysis for U.S. Tobacco, targeting cost reduction initiatives.
- Managed accounting operations at Ares Inc., ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Performed comprehensive audits and reconciliations at Friedman, Alpren, & Green LLP.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fordham University
Bronx, NYSkills
- Financial Analysis & Planning
- Budget Oversight & Reforecasting
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Information & Data Management
- Systems: QuickBooks, ADP, Sage, Excel, Microsoft Word, Jonas
Additional Prior Experience
- Marketing Financial Analyst, Snapple Beverage Group, 1994-2001
- Senior Financial Analyst, Unilever HPC-USA, 1994-2001
- Financial Analyst, U.S. Tobacco, 1994-2001
- Staff Accountant, Ares Inc., 1994-2001
- Accountant, Friedman, Alpren, & Green LLP, 1994-2001
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Controller
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
09.2024 - 09.2025
Assistant Controller
Mental Health Association of Westchester
03.2024 - 09.2024
Interim Project Accountant
Westchester Hills Country Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
Interim Controller
Marian Woods, Inc.
04.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Controller
Polaner Selections
03.2022 - 03.2023
Controller
SLD Commodities
01.2020 - 01.2022
Owner & Chief Operations Officer
The Goddard School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Chief Operations Officer
Creative Playtime Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2015
Controller
Tamarak Country Club
01.2002 - 01.2005
Marketing Financial Analyst
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fordham University