Augusta Reeves
Montgomery Village,MD
Summary
Highly accomplished Financial Management Professional with over 20 years of progressive financial oversight, technical financial reporting, staff development, strategic leadership and management experience. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in [Area] and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Technical & Financial Reporting
American Chemical Society
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Led efforts to achieve audit and industry regulatory excellence; reduced financial reporting discrepancies by 30% through meticulous oversight and process improvements
- Led efforts to provide proactive, executive decision support, expert consultation, and technical support on business transactions; identifying and addressing accounting policies and procedures, reporting issues and opportunities
- Led efforts to monitor, analyze and document developments (including new standards) from FASB, OMB, and PCAOB that could impact Corporation's accounting policies, practices, and disclosures
- Key participant in planning and execution of complex organizational restructuring activities
- Analyzed financial activity for multiple affected business lines across legal entities (both Not-for-Profit and For-Profit) within the organization
- Led training/information sharing initiatives for various financial and operational teams across the organization
- Served as a member of financial liaison team to the Board of Directors Audit Committee
Sr. Manager, General Ledger
American Chemical Society
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Monitoring, analyzing, and documenting developments (including new standards) from FASB, OMB, and PCAOB that could impact Corporation's accounting policies, practices, and disclosures
- Designed and implemented accounting/financial reporting systems, chart of account structures and business policies and procedures to control and report company's financials
- Accounting lead in design, development and implementation of all new software systems and modules; successfully managing ERP implementation across all operating locations - resulting to 40% increase in productivity and 20% savings in implementation costs
- Lead Expert on contracts review for key business elements, proper revenue and expense recognition and external reporting requirements
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with executive management, Program Leaders, Legal and other internal stakeholder groups ensure timely and accurate exchange of information
- Managed relationships with external Accounting, Finance, Tax and Audit support personnel.
Financial Reporting Supervisor
National Public Radio
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Manages the month-end close to produce timely financial statements that are consistent with GAAP and accounting practices/policies
- Reduced close schedule from 10 to 6 days
- Responsible for leading the research and documentation of accounting issues related GAAP & FASB
- Lead in the formulation, determination and execution of management policies for the corporate units
- Support CFO/Sr
- VP of Finance in quarterly Executive committee and Board meetings
- Work closely with management to refine forecast assumptions (analysis for revenue and expenses as well as ongoing cash and working capital requirements)
- Develop and implement processes to enhance operations and financial reporting.
Sr. Accountant
National Public Radio
09.2002 - 12.2007
- Conducted monthly close activities, including close meetings with Business Managers, Controller & CFO
- Prepared month-end consolidation and internal financial statements including two subsidiaries
- Provided accounting guidance on transactions and new accounting rules to departmental financial managers
- Prepared analysis to support variances in budget to actual financial statements.
Sr. Accountant/Auditor/Consultant
Thomas Havey LLP
12.2001 - 09.2002
- Supervised audit projects involving the preparation of financial statements and required tax filings
- Provided management with advice on business process reengineering
- Executed procedures to test the propriety and presentation of accounting policies.
Audit Sr. Accountant
Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.1997 - 12.2001
- Prepared and analyzed Financial Statements of companies in various industries
- Identified procedures to improve financial reporting and operations
- Developed solution-based recommendations for commercial, financial, and production areas of clients' business.
Education
Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems - University of Maryland University College, May 2007, Bachelor of Science - Dual Major - Accounting / Finance University of Maryland- College Park, May 1997 -
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- MS Office application; MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, MS Outlook
- Accounting software applications; PeopleSoft, Epicor, Great Plains, Quickbooks, Ultipro Payroll Software
- Financial Reporting & Analysis Applications: Hyperion, Nvision, Crystal reports and FRX, Cognos Impromptu, Blackline
- Tax Software; Lacerte, Taxact, Proconnect, Prosystems Tax Software, ATX Tax Software, Turbo Tax
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Member- American Institute of CPA (AICPA)
- Member - Beta Alpha Psi (National Honorary Accounting Fraternity)
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Additional Information
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
Software skills include proficient knowledge of:
· MS Office application; MSWord, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, MS Outlook
· Accounting software applications; PeopleSoft, Epicor, Great Plains, Quickbooks, Ultipro Payroll Software
· Financial Reporting & Analysis Applications: Hyperion, Nvision, Crystal reports and FRX, Cognos Impromptu, Blackline
· Tax Software; Lacerte, Taxact, Proconnect, Prosystems Tax Software, ATX Tax Software, Turbo Tax,
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Technical & Financial Reporting
American Chemical Society
01.2020 - 12.2022
Sr. Manager, General Ledger
American Chemical Society
01.2012 - 12.2020
Financial Reporting Supervisor
National Public Radio
01.2007 - 03.2012
Sr. Accountant
National Public Radio
09.2002 - 12.2007
Sr. Accountant/Auditor/Consultant
Thomas Havey LLP
12.2001 - 09.2002
Audit Sr. Accountant
Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.1997 - 12.2001
Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems - University of Maryland University College, May 2007, Bachelor of Science - Dual Major - Accounting / Finance University of Maryland- College Park, May 1997 -
University of Maryland