Ayanna Seabrook
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Revenue Management
Vibrant Emotional Health
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while maintaining fiscal discipline throughout the organization.
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that enhanced overall organizational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of all grants awarded, tracking progress against milestones and deliverables for each project.
- Enhanced revenue accuracy by implementing robust accounting processes and controls.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining workflows for greater operational efficiency in the finance department.
- Managed the revenue recognition process, ensuring GAAP compliance and minimizing risk of errors.
- Performed month-end reconciliation and developed reporting metrics in coordination with corporate finance executives.
- Hired, trained and managed revenue department team members and developed engaged, high-functioning performers.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Optimized cash flow by implementing effective collection strategies and closely monitoring accounts receivable aging reports.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations
Director of Contracts & Revenue
Sheltering Arms & Family Services
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Conducted training and educational sessions on contracts and procurement actions, issues and trends.
- Oversaw the administration of over 50 high-value contracts, ensuring timely completion and delivery within budget constraints.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for contract management, increasing consistency across the organization.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support management in forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Consultant
Seabrook Accounting Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while maintaining fiscal discipline throughout the organization.
Grant Manager
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing expertise in effective grant management strategies.
- Responsible for all aspects of grant management pre and post-award for federal and state funders such as DYCD, DOE, DOP, OTDA, DOMH&H, DOH, DFTA, Easter Seals, State of New Hampshire Health and Human Services
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust monitoring and evaluation plans that accurately measured project impact.
- Managed grants efficiently, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and proper allocation to different departments.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide accurate information needed for successful annual audits.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through thorough analysis of company financial statements and records.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards
- and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for various departments, enabling effective resource allocation and expense management.
- Implemented process improvements leading to increased productivity within the finance department.
Senior Accountant
TransPerfect
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Staff Accountant
St. Barnabas Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY04.2008
Skills
- Financial Planning
- Data Analytics
- Budget Forecasting
- Critical Thinking
- Revenue Growth
- General Ledger Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts receivable management
Timeline
Director of Revenue Management
Vibrant Emotional Health
01.2022 - Current
Director of Contracts & Revenue
Sheltering Arms & Family Services
01.2021 - 12.2023
Consultant
Seabrook Accounting Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grant Manager
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Accountant
TransPerfect
01.2015 - 01.2016
Staff Accountant
St. Barnabas Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2015
BBA - Accounting
Monroe College
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