Carolyn Galbraith
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
I’m looking for a full-time position in which I can work closely with a dynamic, focused leadership team where I will be responsible for all Finance (GAAP) and Operational departments within a compelling and progressive company. I come with deep experience and a strong worth ethic, trustworthiness and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Suport
PA Consulting Group, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Successfully managed onboarding of company into global consulting firm as part of the acquisition
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency
- Provided administrative support to senior management team
- Organized meetings and conferences with external stakeholders.
- Assisted with budgeting processes by monitoring expenditures and preparing forecasts.
- Coordinated recruitment activities such as job postings, interviews, background checks.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of vendors and suppliers
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding project progress updates.
Finance and Operations Director
ASTRO Studios
San Francisco, CA
08.2004 - 06.2023
- Drove and evolved all managerial accounting (GAAP) and finance functions, including G/L, A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, and internal auditing
- Effectively monitored and reported cash flow
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Drafted and maintained budgets for projects and operating activities such as capital expenditures
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to maximize efficiency
- Drove and evolved the hiring and onboarding processes for new team members
- Conducted periodic and annual performance reviews of team performance against set goals and objectives to assess and ensure progress and development
- Proactively ensured company was in compliance with all local, state and federal laws with respect to personnel and taxes
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all operations were running smoothly and efficiently
- Worked directly with COO/Partner to negotiate protective contracts with new clients and respective legal teams to obtain favorable terms at competitive prices
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients
- Delivered all due diligence requirements during acquisition of company in June of 2020, a three month effort beginning in March (directly after Covid lockdown)
Controller
Rietveld Architects New York
New York, NY
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures
- Developed procedural manuals for operational areas within scope of business support responsibilities
- Drove and evolved all managerial accounting (GAAP) and finance functions, including G/L, A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations and internal auditing
- Effectively monitored and reported cash flow
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Worked directly with the two founding partners to successfully operate the business
- Coordinated all recruitment activities such as job postings, interviews, background checks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Direction
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz06.1993
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting (GAAP)
- Financial Management
- Cash Management
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Payroll and HR
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Process Development and Improvement
- Employee Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Investor Relations
- Audit Support
- Verbal and Written Communication (Internal and Stakeholder)
- Organizational Skills
- Quickbooks
- PowerBI
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Senior Business Suport
PA Consulting Group, Inc.
06.2020 - 06.2023
Finance and Operations Director
ASTRO Studios
08.2004 - 06.2023
Controller
Rietveld Architects New York
06.1999 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Direction
UC Santa Cruz
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