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Deborah Kraft

Deborah Kraft

Loganville,GA

Summary

Business professional with more than twenty years in accounting, finance and operational functions. Developed interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals, client and staff members. Self-motivated, able to implement decisions and set effective priorities to achieve both immediate and long-term goals. Proven ability to effectively manage a team, build relationships and collaborate to achieve objectives. Possess extensive knowledge of GAAP, internal control systems and compliance with regulatory agencies. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill your open position, I am praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help achieve objectives.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Accounting & Finance
12.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing financial operations to include best practice of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable activities.
  • Assist management with financial planning and decision making.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
  • Assist employees performing financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and budgeting.
  • Ensure proper internal controls, variance review and training of staff to ensure GAAP accounting principles.
  • Deliver complete and accurate financial information to satisfy management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Manage or oversee the relationship with independent auditors and accountants.
  • Provide implementation assistance and direction for software upgrades and accounting applications as needed by client.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting solutions to address their unique business challenges.

Controller/Business Manager

DxTerity Diagnostics Inc
06.2015 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for overseeing daily accounting and financial operations to include supervision of payroll activities, accounts receivable, accounts payable and human resource functions.
  • Assist management with financial planning and decision making.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting, tax compliance, audits, federal and state regulations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term debt financing plans with banks and lenders.
  • Received, record, and authorized requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, and financial instruments.
  • Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and statutes.
  • Maintained government compliance of contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) with respect to accounting principles and reporting activities.
  • Developed internal control policies, guidelines and procedures for budget administration, cash, and credit management and accounting.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of accounting and other financial staff.
  • Supervised employees performing financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and office staff.
  • Developed and maintained internal control systems to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective cash management practices.
  • Implemented new software systems to improve efficiency of finance operations.
  • Monitored fixed asset activity to ensure proper depreciation expense recording.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external auditors and advisors.
  • Liaison between Professional Employers Organization (PEO) and company to ensure employee’s onboarding, insurance, benefits, payroll, PTO accruals, and tax reporting are accurate and timely.
  • Handled cash management and forecasting functions to facilitate financial operations.
  • Computed, withheld, and accounted for all payroll deductions and transactions.
  • Provided guidance on complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, equipment leases, job costing.
  • Created monthly reports for principles to give snapshots of working capital and cash flow.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, and development.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding health and safety as well as employment law matters.
  • Created an environment of open communication between departments that improved collaboration among teams.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients through regular contact and follow-up activities.
  • Analyzed quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the business including scheduling resources, monitoring workflow and ensuring deadlines.
  • Provided leadership in the development of policies, procedures, processes, systems, controls.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
  • Implemented best practices for managing personnel records, payroll processing, and employee benefits administration.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously within budget constraints.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.
  • Set prices and credit terms for goods and services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
  • Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset.
  • Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.

CEO/President

Kraft & Associates, Inc
01.2005 - 06.2015
  • Assist private clients as a consultant with accounting and finance functions.
  • Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financials.
  • Manage or oversee the relationship with independent auditors and accountants.
  • Collaborate with chief information officers on technology decisions to include financial system implementations and upgrades.
  • Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
  • Communicate the company’s actual performance versus budgets and objectives to senior management, recommending growth strategies as well as identifying areas for improvement.
  • Evaluate accounting and internal control systems.
  • Train staff and oversee accounting functions as required by client.
  • Coached and mentored staff members on effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution techniques.

Controller

Doty Bros. Construction Company
02.2002 - 01.2005
  • Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions including union and non-union payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
  • Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
  • Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
  • Coordinate activities with independent auditors.
  • Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process.
  • Assess accounting processes and offer recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist with annual budget process and implementation.
  • Integrated acquisition of two union construction companies into accounting application.
  • Implemented upgraded accounting system for improved efficiency, job/equipment costing, project management and regulatory reporting.
  • Evaluate accounting and internal control systems.
  • Hire, train and retain competent accounting staff.

Assistant Controller

CDM Engineers & Constructors Inc
03.1998 - 02.2002
  • Supervise accounting staff in several offices and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll functions.
  • Prepare monthly Work in Process schedule and provide month end financial analysis.
  • Assist with annual budget process and implementation.
  • Handled acquisition of union electrical/I&C company.
  • Knowledge of both non-union and union payroll reporting.
  • Oversee accounting functions of government projects and assist project managers as needed with operational issues.
  • Oversee project field staff to ensure adherence to cost accounting procedures and government compliance.
  • Monitored fixed asset activity to ensure proper depreciation expense recording.
  • Prepared monthly management reports with detailed analysis of budget performance.
  • Provided technical guidance to staff on accounting matters related to GAAP standards.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts, variance review, and resolved discrepancies.

Revenue Accounting Manager

ARB, Inc
04.1993 - 03.1998
  • Supervision of personnel for accounts receivable/credit operations to include collection of delinquent accounts and bad debt reporting.
  • Interact with legal counsel and collection agencies to minimize doubtful accounts.
  • Reduced delinquent receivable balance by fifty percent during a growth period that increased our team’s asset responsibility from $112 million to $270 million in two years.
  • Monitor daily cash flow activity and provide upper management with monthly and quarterly reports for financial statements.
  • Responsible for bank transactions, customer account reconciliation, and client inquiries regarding invoicing/payment.
  • Extensive knowledge of California lien law procedures.

Project Coordinator/Administrator

Sierra School Equipment Company
03.1991 - 04.1993
  • Responsible for estimating, project implementation and maintaining contracts with clients for the furnishing of labor/merchandise/installations.
  • Handled customer inquiries to generate new orders and/or coordinate projects.
  • Coordination of correspondence and construction documents as needed to ensure compliance of project and regulations.
  • Received quotes and scheduled installations with outside vendors for completion of projects.
  • Responsible for establishing safety practices and maintaining Cal/OSHA standards.
  • Handled government contracts to ensure compliance with regulations and required documentation.

Education

Associates of Arts Degree - Emphasis in Business Admin., Finance

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

High School Graduate - undefined

Simi Valley High School

Bachelor Of Science Degree - Accounting

California State University
Long Beach, CA
01.2006

Bachelor Of Science Degree - Finance

California State University
Long Beach, CA
01.2006

Skills

  • Sales growth strategies
  • GAAP Accounting, Job/Equipment Costing, Government Accounting
  • Staff Management
  • Audit Preparation/Management
  • Financial Controls Implementation
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Variance Resolutions
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Payroll Processing/Union Reporting
  • Balance Sheet Management
  • Internal Control Management
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings

Timeline

Consultant

Accounting & Finance
12.2022 - Current

Controller/Business Manager

DxTerity Diagnostics Inc
06.2015 - 12.2022

CEO/President

Kraft & Associates, Inc
01.2005 - 06.2015

Controller

Doty Bros. Construction Company
02.2002 - 01.2005

Assistant Controller

CDM Engineers & Constructors Inc
03.1998 - 02.2002

Revenue Accounting Manager

ARB, Inc
04.1993 - 03.1998

Project Coordinator/Administrator

Sierra School Equipment Company
03.1991 - 04.1993

High School Graduate - undefined

Simi Valley High School

Bachelor Of Science Degree - Finance

California State University

Associates of Arts Degree - Emphasis in Business Admin., Finance

Cerritos College

Bachelor Of Science Degree - Accounting

California State University

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