DANA CURRERI
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Collaborative and adaptable, able to deliver tangible outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in comprehensive financial analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance. Recognized for reliability, integrity, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
Times Square Edition
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the monthly close process and implementing more effective internal controls.
- Spearheaded annual budget preparation, collaborating with executive team members to ensure accurate forecasts and alignment with strategic goals.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Contributed to ownership calls to provide insights and updates on financial activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives for the month and year-to-date
- Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement.
- Established strong relationships with vendors resulting in favorable payment terms contributing towards positive cash flow positions.
- Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions.
- Played a key role in strategic planning by providing financial analysis and insight to support long-term growth initiatives.
- Strengthened financial decision-making by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports to senior management.
Staff Accountant
Equinox Holdings Inc.
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Interacted with external audit firm and oversaw annual financial audit process to ensure compliance and smooth audit outcomes
- Recorded financial transactions and reconciled accounts using Microsoft Dynamics AX, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP standards and generating accurate financial statements
- Analyzed issues as they arose and developed strategic solutions to address financial challenges effectively
- Managed financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information
- Trained, managed, and supported a staff accountant, providing guidance and creating training manuals for reference
- Analyzed financial data, created visualizations, and delivered presentations to senior leadership reporting financial performance
- Prepared journal entries, conducted analysis, and performed account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy
- Consolidated financial statements for fifteen entities, reviewing intercompany transactions and performing elimination activities
- Managed six stock-based compensation plans, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
- Worked on ad-hoc financial statement requests for investors, lenders, and lessors, providing detailed and timely information
Staff Accountant
Forest Hills Produce
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Organized customer invoices alphabetically to ensure efficient record-keeping and accessibility
- Checked accounts payable transactions against seller invoices and internal records for accuracy and reconciliation
- Assisted customers via phone regarding operational inquiries, product information, and order status updates
- Utilized internal software to accurately input and process customer orders, ensuring prompt fulfillment
- Handled incoming and outgoing emails efficiently to facilitate communication and workflow processes
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
Skills
- Peoplesoft Applications
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Applications
- Google Applications
- Zoom
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Relationship building and management
- Financial forecasting
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
Times Square Edition
02.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Equinox Holdings Inc.
09.2020 - 02.2023
Staff Accountant
Forest Hills Produce
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. Francis College
Master of Science - Accounting
St. Francis College
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