Caren Sterner

Manage entire accounting function for mortgage-backed securities investment firm ($12B AUM) with large institutional clients

• Utilize QuickBooks to prepare monthly closes for the company; produce balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements, all in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee all firm project planning from initiation to closing; produce matrices including timelines, assigned responsibilities, actual vs budget updates, and outcomes
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Develop strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
• Analyze operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
• Conduct detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Prepare accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
• Track cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors and strategic partners.
• Communicate priorities to Managing Partner and propose approaches and timeframes for completion
• Perform cost benefit analyses prior to signing contracts with new vendors

• Provided financial and operational support in ongoing management of separate accounting platform for investment in mortgage-backed securities under Bank Owned Life Insurance product
• Researched and summarized data in response to ad-hoc projects and client requests.