Corinne Simmons
Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis
Union,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Certified Public Accountant with 18 years of experience managing multi-million dollar business operations. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle financial operations efficiently and effectively. Known for accuracy, timeliness and a “hands on” approach to all tasks. Highly skilled in detecting and solving problems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Merkley + Partners
New York, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Prepare Financial and Capital Expenditure annual budgets and monthly reforecasting with variance analysis.
- Provide monthly review of financial status to parent company executives.
- Manage month end close and reporting of financial statements.
- Develop and maintain internal controls processes.
- Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and testing.
- Routinely provide guidance to all staff in fraud prevention.
- Created and maintains agency Business Continuity Plan to ensure recovery from internal and external crisis.
- Liaison between internal and external auditors.
- Project manager on implementation of new ERP system and main point of contact for system matters and training.
Controller
STEINER SPORTS MEMORABILIA, INC
NEW ROCHELLE, NY
10.2010 - 07.2015
- Supervised maintenance of the general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Oversaw month end close and reporting of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepared monthly and annual budgets and forecasts.
- Produced meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data for the Chief Executive and Operating Officers.
- Created and enforced internal control policies and procedures.
- Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and testing involved.
- Maintained external relationships with auditors and tax preparers.
- Managed the inventory control department, responsible for maintaining the accuracy of $20 million in inventory.
Auditor
PAUL SCHERER & COMPANY LLP
NEW YORK, NY
08.2003 - 10.2010
- Evaluated compliance and transaction tests on areas including but not limited to advertising & circulation revenue, bank reconciliations, inventory, cash receipts & disbursements and payroll.
- Responsible for planning and performance of audit engagements, including staff supervision.
- Trained staff accountants in accounting and audit procedures.
- Evaluated and documented clients’ internal controls and present recommendations to senior management.
- Analyzed monthly financial reports and documented variances and exceptions.
- Prepared and reviewed quarterly and year-end financial statements and footnote disclosures for clients.
Education
BBA - Public Accounting
Pace University
New York, NY 08.1999 - 05.2003
Certified Public Accountant, State of New York -
Skills
Strategic and financial planning
Financial analysis and reporting
Process implementation
Budget forecasting
Staff Management
Cost control and reduction
Timeline
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Merkley + Partners
07.2015 - Current
Controller
STEINER SPORTS MEMORABILIA, INC
10.2010 - 07.2015
Auditor
PAUL SCHERER & COMPANY LLP
08.2003 - 10.2010
BBA - Public Accounting
Pace University
08.1999 - 05.2003