Oversaw the financial management of the organization and executed the financial strategy
Co-developed and implemented the organization's five year strategic and business development plan
Responsible for the financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis for the company, as well as two separate entities, which includes accounts reconciliations, monthly and annual accrual and closing entries
Restructured the financial statements to accurately reflect profit and loss entities within the consolidated statements
Initiated the total overhaul of Inventory Control and Management using a new ERP system
Implemented cost accounting controls and reporting for job materials and labor and reported budget to actual variances
Revamped payroll processing from two different payroll systems eliminating excess cost and labor
Researched various IT solutions companies and contracted a new company with better service for less cost
Interviewed four insurance companies for competitive bidding for general insurance policy
Oversaw initiative to gain operational efficiencies and enhanced data reporting for transparency
Collaborated with human resources on practice policies, compensation issues, and design of employee benefits offerings
Managed the retirement plan including annual compliance testing and participation in meetings with plan advisors
Coordinated strategic planning initiatives with the UCO Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Provided insight and data critical to decision-making to thoughtfully plan and pursue future goals and objectives
Led in the preparation of the annual audit, tax returns, and the 401(k) Form 5500
Supervised a staff of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory associates
Established a solid banking relationship with local bank leaders
Maintained a history of unmodified external audit opinions
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
Senior Accountant
BDO USA, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
Member of the firm's Advisory Services specifically within BDO's Outsource Financial Services Department
Specialized in the nonprofit sector providing consulting and accounting services from bookkeeping to controller duties and produced financial statements and made presentations to many nonprofit Board of Directors
Performed compilations and reviews, and prepared statements for several of the firm's clients
Provided strategic and tactical services tailored to each client's unique needs
Helped clients develop and integrate accounting, finance, and HR objectives, while realizing their long-term goals
Prepared clients' Sales and Use Tax filings, and monthly, quarterly and annual payroll filings
Reviewed work, mentored and coached accountants for accuracy of accounting and financial reporting
Completed tax returns, tax reviews, filings, and payments
Assisted with fixed asset accounting and asset management for a number of the firm's clients
Specialized in financial accounting for clients in the energy, real estate, construction, restaurant, medical, and non-profit industries
Accounting advisor in mergers and acquisitions
Became an expert in QuickBooks Online and other ERP systems that clients utilized
Operated in client systems and performed detailed transactions as needed
Met annual budgeted billable hours and cross-sold and identified additional services to current clients of the Firm
Participated in the firm's committees and activities and positively promoted the firm to the community through professional organizations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus
Skills
Strategic Decision Making
Financial Management
Business Development
Budget/Strategic Planning
Treasury Management
Cash Flow Forecasting
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Charitable Organization Accounting
Cost Analysis
Manufacturing Financial Management
GAAP
Risk Management
Project Management
NetSuite
Sage
QuickBooks
Inventory Control Management
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Certification
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
UCO Industries
Senior Accountant
BDO USA, Inc.
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Senior Academic Program Services Specialist at The Ohio State University, Fisher College of BusinessSenior Academic Program Services Specialist at The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business