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Cathleen Guest

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Finance Team Lead

Publix Super Markets Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Analyze ad hoc request providing insights for management decision-making processes.
  • Working with cross functional teams to create a modernized retail bonus system to accurately and properly handle the growing needs of Publix Supermarkets.
  • Works closely with Business Analysis & Reporting, Retail Support team communicating inaccuracy of store sales, accuracy of inventories taken weekly and accurate information has been processed to Store accounting weekly for the P&L.
  • Oversees audit preparations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Works with leadership to ensure all retail bonus programs are accurately calculated and fairly paid.
  • Provided feedback for team evaluations, helping staff develop their skills to improve team performance.

Team Lead

Publix Super Markets Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Works with team to improve their skill sets and knowledge of different aspects of retail accounting
  • Calculates and balances the retail bonus accrued monthly and quarterly analysis reports and reviews other monthly and quarterly reports Retail Accounting prepares.
  • Making sure the team meets goals and deadlines to ensure P&L’s and Associate retail bonuses are completed accurately and on time
  • Ensures customers are taken care of in a timely and efficient manner, with proper information

Auditor Support 3 / Sr. Auditor Support 4

Publix Super Markets Inc.
05.2009 - 03.2019
  • Verification of inventories for retail stores, closing stores and hospital pharmacies as well as our specialty pharmacy warehouses.
  • Process and balancing of weekly uploads to the Profit and Loss statements
  • Verify, process and pay weekly invoices for the inventory services Publix uses to count our Stores and Pharmacies.
  • Auditing of retail stores cash vouchers, and self-service currency counters

Support 2

Publix Super Markets Inc.
09.2006 - 05.2009
  • Balance and pay vendor and freight invoices (paper and electronic)
  • Correspondence of vendor past due invoices and inquiries
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Assistant Grocery Manager / Lead Office Cashier

Winn Dixie Super Markets Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2006
  • Manage payroll for store and departments, overseeing all weekly schedules
  • Balance daily and weekly cash office, and register figures
  • Developed promotional displays, enhancing product visibility and driving sales growth.
  • Managed a diverse team of employees to ensure effective collaboration and high-quality work output.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL

Skills

  • GAAP
  • Sabanes-Oxley Compliance
  • Financial audits
  • Auditing procedures
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Principles of Financial Accounting, Polk State College

Software

Microsoft 365

Findss

TOAD/SQL

Timeline

Sr. Finance Team Lead

Publix Super Markets Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Team Lead

Publix Super Markets Inc.
03.2019 - 11.2023

Auditor Support 3 / Sr. Auditor Support 4

Publix Super Markets Inc.
05.2009 - 03.2019

Support 2

Publix Super Markets Inc.
09.2006 - 05.2009

Assistant Grocery Manager / Lead Office Cashier

Winn Dixie Super Markets Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Florida Southern College

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