Antoinette Bullard
Finance/Business
Pembroke,NC
Summary
Accomplished Finance Director with a proven track record at Two Hawk Workforce Services, excelling in financial budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing fiscal management and compliance, coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. Achieved significant improvements in financial monitoring and internal controls, ensuring organizational efficiency and profitability. Experienced Accounting Consultant offering [Number]-year background analyzing and evaluating invoices and balance statements. In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial principles coupled with familiarity of day-to-day accounting tasks. Strong communicator well-versed in performing budgeting and financial planning and preparing tax due statements. Certified in [Area of certification]. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Two Hawk Workforce Services
12.2021 - Current
- Managed budgeting process including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control
- Created monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports for senior management review
- Oversaw accounts payable, receivable activities ensuring accuracy in billing, payment cycles
- Managed fiscal operations by analyzing and monitoring financial reporting, revenue and expense forecasting, and capital improvement planning
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing to ensure terms are favorable from a fiscal standpoint
- Ensured compliance with GAAP accounting standards and internal policies and procedures.
Deputy Finance Director/WD FIscal & Evaluation Co.
Lumber River Council of Governments
12.2010 - 11.2021
- Worked closely with external auditors during annual audits ensuring accuracy of all documents submitted for review
- Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Monitored departmental spending against budget allocations to ensure fiscal responsibility was maintained
- Oversaw payroll processing functions including employee time tracking systems implementation
- Analyzed monthly financial reports to identify trends, areas of cost savings, and potential revenue opportunities
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities including invoice processing, payment scheduling, bank reconciliations, cash flow projections, and collections
- Managed budgeting process including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control.
Seasonal Tax Preparer
Accuright Tax Services
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE MANAGER
City of Lumberton
09.2006 - 11.2010
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Maintained accurate records for tracking payments and receipts
- Liaised between the company and external auditors during audit process
- Processed employee expense reimbursements in a timely manner
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy of all invoices and payments
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
- Created process documentation for accounts payable and receivable activities
- Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management review
- Assisted with month-end close activities such as accruals and journal entries
- Performed reconciliations of vendor statements, ensuring timely payment of invoices
- Developed and implemented procedures to streamline accounts payable and receivable processes
- Assisted in the preparation of month-end closing activities such as journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
FINANCE OFFICER
Public Schools of Robeson County
04.2000 - 09.2006
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies
- Prepared monthly management accounts and reconciliations, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements and variance analysis
- Used spreadsheets extensively to analyze and integrate data for high volume databases
- Oversaw posting and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts
- Coordinated the preparation of audit schedules for external auditors' review
- Reviewed expenditure requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Management
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2013
Skills
- Financial Budgeting and Reporting
- Internal Control Management
- Risk Management
- Compliance and Financial Monitoring
- Financial Leadership
- Tax Preparer
- Financial Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Managerial Grant Writing
- Fiscal Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll
- Human Resources
- KPI Tracking
- Business Forecasting
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Planning
- Budget Planning
- Business process improvement
- Compliance Monitoring
- Audit Coordination
- Strategic financial planning
- General ledger accounting
- Account Analysis
Personal Information
Title: Director of Finance
Interested in remote and/or hybrid finance and business positions to maintain a worklife balance. Able to work independently as well as with a team. I am a proven leader both professionally and personally. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, my husband, and our precious daughter, a preschooler, who keeps us both on our toes. We all enjoy attending church together as a family. I am responsible for two very important leadership roles at my local church, which include being our mixed choir director as well as a Sunday school teacher for ages 13-18 years old. My hobbies also include spending time with my daddy, as well as my sister and her family, which we love vacationing together, mostly cruising for it is an one in all vacation, singing, swimming, reading, relaxing, cooking, and playing with my daughter.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Two Hawk Workforce Services
12.2021 - Current
Seasonal Tax Preparer
Accuright Tax Services
01.2014 - 05.2020
Deputy Finance Director/WD FIscal & Evaluation Co.
Lumber River Council of Governments
12.2010 - 11.2021
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE MANAGER
City of Lumberton
09.2006 - 11.2010
FINANCE OFFICER
Public Schools of Robeson County
04.2000 - 09.2006
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Management
University of North Carolina at Pembroke