Donna Noel Collins

Strategic professional in financial management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.

Mensa

• Accounting Management
• Ledger Set-Up & Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Development
• Financial Audits
• Financial Reporting
• Budgets & Forecasts
• Process Improvements
• Team Leadership
• Training & Development

• Vomela Transportation Group, High Point, High Point, NC, PLANT CONTROLLER, 04/01/24, 05/01/25, Oversee all aspects of accounting operations of transportation graphics manufacturing plant., Oversee 3-person billing team to improve communication and accountability for sales, customer service, and production departments., Process month end closing in ERP environment according to corporate guidelines and scheduling., Analyze GM by job and project., Worked closely with corporate inventory team to clean up issues created in Pace ERP implementation., Created shipping reports to increase the coordination of all responsible departments to increase efficiency and speed in the billing process.
• Thrush Aircraft, LLC, Albany, Albany, GA, CONTROLLER, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Oversee all aspects of accounting operations of aircraft manufacturing plant., Process month end closing in ERP environment., Capitalization of R and D for internal fixed assets and tax credits., Facilitated recapture of sales tax improperly charged by vendor., Integrated new banking and credit card modules., Oversaw the costing of inventories., Worked closely with operations to implement new policies and processes to improve overall efficiency and accuracy.
• Inovo Inc., a subsidiary of Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Int’l, Lehigh Acres, Lehigh Acres, FL, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, 11/01/17, 12/31/22, Oversee all aspects of accounting department of medical device manufacturer., Maintain costing integrity of inventory., Perform all month-end closing activities including reconciliations, cost variance analysis, and reporting., Reported on key KPI’s., Produce annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc financial reports., File monthly Sales and Use tax., Prepare year-end close and annual audits., BOM creation utilizing time studies to determine annual labor and OH rates., Standard cost maintenance, YE roll, analysis and reporting., Manually tracked inventory absorption and amortization., Created manual E&O reserve process utilizing usage reports., Analyzed internal controls to ensure assets were adequately safeguarded and results were accurately reported., Actively participated in inventory management., Tracked and reconciled intercompany invoices and balances in both domestic and international currencies.
• DR Horton, Inc., Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL, CONTROLLER, 02/01/14, 08/31/15, Directed all aspects of financial reporting for regional division of #1 home builder in North America., Led and supported accounting Staff of five in operations including revenue, accounts payable, and financial reporting., Review budgets and documentation for land development projects, home sales, titles, and mortgages., Completed in-depth analysis of gross margin reports for all levels of construction costs to proactively identify opportunities for improvement., Created and presented financial analysis of potential home building communities, enabling more effective decision making by executive leadership and construction teams.
• Dror Capital, LLC, Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, FL, CONTROLLER, 06/01/09, 02/28/14, Completed and managed all accounting functions for land developer, vacation rental agency, and apartment complex including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, and financial statements., Utilized third party employee leasing company to process bimonthly payroll., Accurately processed commissions and annual 1099s., Directed accounting and reporting for community association financials., Acquired CAM licensing., Designed and implemented a streamlined financial reporting system for CEO and foreign investors., Collaborated with both the Board of Directors and homeowners in assessments and accounting processes to ensure compliance while meeting objectives and ensuring satisfaction.
• Lennar, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL, ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, 04/01/03, 09/30/07, Owned all aspects of financial control and reporting for the top performing company division including accounting staff of 12., Maintained strict compliance with SOX regulations and corporate policy., Assisted internal and external examiners in completing financial audits., Calculated, monitored, and tracked budgets, cost variance, gross margins, and backlogs as well as prepaid and fixed assets., Set-up and maintained multiple bank accounts., Implemented processes for the improvement of monthly self-audits, sales reporting, home closing review and approval., Tracked all lease, prepaid, and fixed asset amortization., Tracked and accounted for GMAC home model sale/leaseback program., Communicated with inside/outside mortgage and title companies on the sale of homes., Teamed with purchasing, building, and closing departments on the budgeting, cost analysis and transfer of completed homes., Oversaw land purchases from appropriate land divisions., Analyzed sales contracts and closing documentation for revenue recognition purposes.
• Hagen, Palen & Co., CPA’s, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL, Associate, 09/01/01, 04/30/03, Serviced clients of local CPA firm. Clients included retailers, home builders, restaurants, and beverage distributor., Prepared Florida and federal tax returns, including sales, payroll, tangible, intangible, and income., Completed corporate compilations, reviews, and audits., Accounting and auditing for small to large companies, as well as individuals.
• Heico Corp., Aerospace and Electronics, Accounting Manager, 10/01/98, 02/28/00, Oversaw accounting of aviation part manufacturer Turbine Kinetics including part costing, inventory analysis and financial preparation., Prepared 5 company consolidation at corporate level.
• Texpack USA, a subsidiary of Conitex Sonoco Int’l, Senior Accountant, 06/01/94, 10/31/98, Consolidated multi-level international company consisting of parent and 22 subsidiaries., Issued officers’ certificates in accordance with debt covenants., Recorded international loans and wire transfers along with their corresponding exchange differences., Analyzed and reconciled zero balance bank accounts in both US and foreign funds., Oversaw staff in daily activities of accounting department along with monthly / yearly closings and G/L reconciliations through to financial statements.