Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Charlotte Business Journal Best in HR
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DAWN OLDENBUTTEL

York,USA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in operational discipline, financial analysis, and administrative excellence. Versatile, results-oriented professional with extensive expertise in accounting and operational management, and certification in Human Resources (SHRM-CP). Recognized for exceptional skills in contract negotiations, project management, and strategic business development. Equipped with strong communication and interpersonal abilities to foster productive relationships with staff, contractors, and vendors.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Finance & Administration

RAM Pavement Services
- Current
  • Manage the Accounting, Billing and HR functions for growing pavement and concrete service company. Implement new accounting practices to streamline existing accounting functions and prepare for projected growth. Provide guidance for HR policies/procedures and develop employee benefits package. Serve as a key partner on the executive team in driving financial discipline and operational excellence.
  • 4 Direct Reports
  • Implement policies and procedures to streamline Accounting/HR/Internal Operations
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports with meaningful analysis.
  • Oversight of Human Resource Management, Employee Benefits and Recruiting Systems.
  • Manage all Accounting functions (AP/AR) for continued cash flow
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors and maintain solid banking relationships

Controller

Meridian Laboratory
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manage the accounting and billing functions for 2 growing laboratory based companies. Implemented new accounting practices to streamline existing accounting functions in order to prepare for projected growth. Provided HR and Employee Benefit consulting.
  • Supervised Billing Department of 5
  • Manage new billing policies and procedures for restructure of billing department
  • Balance Bank Statements for multiple accounts and prepare monthly financial reports/analysis for two companies.
  • Prepare invoices for environmental laboratory
  • Process and record deposits and accounts receivable postings for two companies

Controller/Office Manager

USI Insurance Services (formerly Benefit Controls of the Carolinas, Inc.)
01.2005 - 01.2016
  • Manage the accounting and operational functions for a growing multi-location company that doubled in employee size and revenue. Implemented a new accounting system to manage accounting functions and create meaningful financial reporting. Negotiated leases for two new locations and managed all stages of each expansion from construction to move-in. Successfully plan, organize and manage the annual three-day client outing for 350+ attendees. Implemented a new account management technology and equipment to manage client growth and provide professional deliverables. Maintained and managed all accounting functions during corporate acquisition.
  • Balance bank statements for multiple accounts and prepare monthly financial reports for three companies
  • Prepare and process three payrolls, monthly commission reports, 401k administration.
  • Manage and review expense reports, accounts payable invoices and billing invoices
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, landlords and other providers
  • Process and record deposits and accounts receivable postings
  • Manage and oversee multiple office operations and HR
  • Maintain multi-state corporate reporting/licensing and CE requirements for three companies

Mortgage Loan Processor

American First Mortgage
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for gathering and processing information in order to complete the mortgage loan process.
  • Gathered personal information from loan applicants and reviewed applications for accuracy
  • Submitted loan applications with all necessary financial documentation to multiple lenders
  • Negotiated rates, terms and closing costs for approved applicants
  • Scheduled appraisals, inspections, and closings
  • Maintained good business relationships with clients, lenders and providers

Accounting Manager

Piedmont Instruments and Controls, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for all aspects of the accounting and credit functions for three locations. Processed new hire paperwork, managed company insurance open enrollment and maintained employee records. Presided over two company tax audits with successful results. Maintained and managed all accounting functions during a new ownership acquisition.
  • Balanced multiple bank statements and prepared monthly financial reports
  • Insurance benefits/new hire paperwork
  • Calculated and reported monthly sales and use tax for multiple states
  • Reviewed and processed all accounts payable invoices/monthly expense reports/accounts receivable
  • Deposits and all corresponding accounts receivable functions
  • Authorized credit for all new customer accounts

Education

BLS -

Wingate University

SHRM-CP - undefined

Skills

  • Financial accounting
  • Retirement plan administration
  • Sales commission analysis
  • Accurate financial statement preparation
  • Human resources management
  • Office operations management
  • Payroll management
  • Project oversight
  • Proficient in QuickBooks
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications

Certification

SHRM-CP

Timeline

Controller

Meridian Laboratory
01.2016 - 01.2017

Controller/Office Manager

USI Insurance Services (formerly Benefit Controls of the Carolinas, Inc.)
01.2005 - 01.2016

Mortgage Loan Processor

American First Mortgage
01.2003 - 01.2005

Accounting Manager

Piedmont Instruments and Controls, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2003

Director of Finance & Administration

RAM Pavement Services
- Current

SHRM-CP - undefined

BLS -

Wingate University

Charlotte Business Journal Best in HR

Charlotte Business Journal - Best in HR for Small Company Category Finalist

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