ANNIE JONES

Work History

Controller

LSG Sky Chefs-Robert Half Salaried Prof

2022.04 - Current

Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 350 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.

CFO

Mathews Mechanical

2020.10 - 2022.03

Spearheaded full ERP system implementation
Authored, evaluated and reviewed cash flow reports ,income statements, balance sheets and KPI and flash reports to highlight company actions to key stakeholders, Board of Directors, executives and officers monthly, quarterly
Completed year-end close processes with Accounting Manager and Technical Accountant and Controller through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions
Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance
Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised strategic corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations
Implemented new payroll system, saving over 80 hours per month for accounting department
Implemented new automated billing reminder system, slashing past-due accounts 90%
Boosted compliance rates 85% through contract audit procedure strategies
Supervised $15,000,000 company budget through creation of complex financial model that tracked and corroborated expenses
Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision and outperform revenue targets.
Devised strategies for monitoring, evaluating and tracking operational achievements.
Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments..
Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions
Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction and increased productivity.
Handled internal and external inquiries and complaints submitted by accounts payable clerk, finance director and other department heads, providing outstanding customer service when resolving issues.
Analyzed projects for capital deployment and helped structure multi-million dollar deals.
Analyzed revenues, costs and expenses for operating construction projects.
Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
Emulated activist investors to generate return on invested capital.
Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.

Vice President of Finance

Lilee Systems

2019.10 - 2020.08

Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
Developed and monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $400 million dollar company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing
Controlled accounting operations for of two international offices and one U.S office and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables, budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Researched and drove integration and Implementation of NetSuite to increase efficiency of accounting systems
Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
Implementation of inventory tracking and inventory valuation process that streamlined inventory quarterly reconciliation from 5 business day project to two day project
Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
Increased profits 36% by delivering investment management and financial planning services to customers to aid long-term goals.
Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
Introduced innovative technology and process improvement initiatives, saving $732,330 quarterly..
Drove industry-leading profit increase by transforming production process and aligning sales targets to meet dynamic industry conditions.
Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities.
Strategically anticipated long-term business needs by analyzing revenue trends to inform process improvements.
Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
Ran feasibility analyses to inform investments and partnerships.

Financial Controller

Veev

2019.01 - 2019.10

Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
Managed minimum of 20 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements
Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations
Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity
Investigated all expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning
Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets
Set up and managed project accounting systems
Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals
Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms
Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment
Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership
Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives
Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees
Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion
Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.

Controller

American Kitchen & Bath

2018.04 - 2019.01

Managed and prepared Financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
Recommended investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff and public
Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
Worked with three executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes
Increased precision 48% by utilizing up-to-date billing software
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 275 union and non-union employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
Implemented new automated billing reminder system, slashing past-due accounts 89%
Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews
Completed year-end close processes with accounting team through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.

CFO/ Vice President of Finance

Wolf Construction

2016.01 - 2018.05

Full ERP implementation from SAGE to Foundation
Automation of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities
Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.
Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects.
Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision and outperform revenue targets.
Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions
Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials
Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value
Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
Strategically anticipated long-term business needs by analyzing revenue trends to inform process improvements.
Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
Ran comprehensive cost/benefit analyses before suggesting new business movements and decisions.

Corporate Controller

Lane Splitter Harley Davidson

2010.02 - 2016.01

Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance
Oversaw all aspects of monthly financial reporting and relationships with banks
Oversaw annual audits, reducing banking requirements from full audit to compilation based on consistent accuracy of reporting
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures
Developed new payroll system, saving over 15 hours per bi-weekly pay period for accounting department
Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances
Assisted CFO of group vertical with annual audits and all reporting requirements
Supervised and guided accounting staff
Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations
Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets
Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments
Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement
Managed conversion from QuickBooks and implementation of NetSuite
Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support
Processed payrolls on both weekly and bi-weekly basis for more than 2500 employees nationally using Kronos, Ulti-Pro

Director of Finance

KPMS

2008.01 - 2010.02

Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend property acquisitions.
Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
Managed day-to-day operations within 7-person finance department for Real Estate/Property Management organization.
Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
Used Yardi to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $5Mil company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing.
Reduced process discrepancies 99.2% by accurately maintaining performance reporting data systems.

Corporate Payroll Manager

KPMS

2006.01 - 2008.01

Led payroll production for four multi locations using ADP for over 800 employees (Calculated processed payroll for employees, if needed)
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting manpower, separations, new hires, and benefits.
Oversaw and if needed processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support accurately to meet preset requirements
Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time
Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability and leave
Orchestrated and deployed unprecedented online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours
Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time
Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards
Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations

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Summary

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Education

Doctor Of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Masters - Finance Engineering

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

Work History

Controller

CFO

Vice President of Finance

Financial Controller

Controller

CFO/ Vice President of Finance

Corporate Controller

Director of Finance

Corporate Payroll Manager

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