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Athena Cox

Harrogate,TN

Summary

Proven financial leader at HIA Inc, adept in strategic planning and internal control management, significantly enhanced fiscal performance through meticulous financial statement preparation and comprehensive audit oversight. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, demonstrated by managing payroll for 150 employees and driving cost-saving initiatives, showcasing a blend of analytical prowess and effective communication. Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 17+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller/Office Manager

HIA Inc
10.2007 - 07.2024
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Worked with 5 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Used Sage and Microsoft to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
  • Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
  • Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
  • Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 150 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management/Finance

Assumption College San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Village Makati Philippines
05.1981

Skills

  • Collections understanding
  • Internal control management
  • Processing payments
  • Financial document review
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Accounting management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Policy Planning
  • Internal controls development
  • Management accounting
  • Corporate finance
  • Data Tracking
  • Tax Compliance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Budget Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Management
  • Internal Controls
  • General ledger accounting
  • Budget Administration
  • Trend Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Statement Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Expense Control
  • Audit preparation
  • Financial statements expertise
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Financial statement review
  • Financial Management

Timeline

Controller/Office Manager

HIA Inc
10.2007 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Management/Finance

Assumption College San Lorenzo
Athena Cox