Brian Dillon
Milford,MA
Summary
Experienced Controller with more than 30 years of success. Skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls when managing all accounting functions. Prepared to bring talent and expertise to organization offering opportunities for advancement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
Creative Playthings, Ltd
01.2010 - Current
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- 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.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Worked with 5 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Manufacturing and Retail business with an average of $500k in monthly disbursements.
- Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
- Assisted CFO and involved with all aspects of monthly financial reporting and relationships with banks.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Staff Accountant
Creative Playthings
01.1997 - 12.2009
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Credit Analyst
Creative Playthings, Ltd
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Monitored credit accounts routinely to identify and mitigate issues and prevent losses.
- Collaborated with other teams to identify and mitigate risks impacting organization.
- Worked in tandem with sales team and customers to negotiate payments and verify account reconciliations.
- Created credit policies, processes and procedures to maintain compliance with banking regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Bentley University
Waltham, MAAssociate of Science - Management
Bentley University
Waltham, MASkills
- Accounting Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Risk Management
- Financial Management
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Financial Document Review
- General Ledger Accounting
- Audit Preparation
- Cash Flow Management
Timeline
Corporate Controller
Creative Playthings, Ltd
01.2010 - Current
Staff Accountant
Creative Playthings
01.1997 - 12.2009
Credit Analyst
Creative Playthings, Ltd
01.1992 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Bentley University
Associate of Science - Management
Bentley University
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