Briana Fechter
Parkland,FL
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance & HR Manager
Guerriero Family Holdings, LLC
Doylestown, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained short-term and long-term financial plans.
- Coordinated with external auditors for the annual audit process.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed budgeting processes for multiple departments or divisions within an organization.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Evaluated existing systems of control and made recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Directed the preparation of tax returns ensuring accuracy and timely filing deadlines are met.
- Provided guidance on capital expenditure projects to ensure they meet company objectives.
- Assisted senior management in developing strategies for improving overall financial performance of the organization.
- Worked closely with other departments such as marketing, sales, production, providing advice on how best to achieve their goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Mentored junior staff members in accounting practices and principles.
- Manage and perform all HR Duties (Annual Reviews/Raises/Employee onboarding and offboarding)
Controller & HR Manager
Guerriero Family Holdings, LLC
Doylestown, PA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
Accounting Manager
Contour Data Solutions, LLC
Doylestown, PA
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve profitability.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Provided guidance on taxes such as income tax returns, sales tax returns.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Advised senior management on potential investments or other finance related matters.
- Collaborated with different departments regarding their budget requirements.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements when necessary.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
Staff Accountant
Locke & Associates, P.C.
North Wales, PA
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Prepared corporate, personal and payroll tax returns
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual compiled financial statemnts
- Prepared customer invocies internally
- Office manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA05-2013
Skills
- Cost Control
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Management
- Tax planning
- Debt management
- General ledger entry
- Account Analysis
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- General ledger accounting
- Technology-savvy
- Reporting
- Audit Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Budget Planning
Timeline
Director of Finance & HR Manager
Guerriero Family Holdings, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Controller & HR Manager
Guerriero Family Holdings, LLC
01.2022 - 12.2023
Accounting Manager
Contour Data Solutions, LLC
10.2018 - 12.2021
Staff Accountant
Locke & Associates, P.C.
06.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Delaware Valley University
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