Gilah Lazarus
Pomona,NY
Summary
Experienced finance professional with expertise in overseeing financial operations, strategic planning, financial analysis, and compliance management. Recognized for creating collaborative team environments and consistently delivering results in dynamic settings. Strong leadership skills and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Leonite Capital LLC
10.2017 - Current
- Managed the financial responsibilities for 7 different entities/companies
- Monitored working capital and organizational cash flow
- Strategically traded and sold convertible notes into shares of stock while navigating complex rules and regulations
- Created and maintained detailed analyses to track project budgets and progress
- Prepared, issued and distributed financial reports
- Completed and filed Form 990 and other legal filings
Private Tutor
01.2007 - Current
- Provide one-on-one instruction to students of all ages
- Tutor elementary students in all religious and general studies subjects
- Tutor high school students in algebra, geometry, earth science and biology in preparation for NYS Regents exams and religious studies, language and reading comprehension
- Coach students in study and organizational skills to foster personal and academic confidence and self-sufficiency
- Collaborate with parents, teachers and administration to update and discuss students’ progress in order to develop the optimal teaching strategy for each individual
- Work effectively with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs
- Teach adults basic Word, Excel and QuickBooks skills
Financial Controller
Croton Watches
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed all financial aspects of the company
- Performed specific duties using QuickBooks including daily bank account reconciliations, bill payments, inventory updates, journal entries, payroll submissions and expense reports
- Collaborated with international vendors regarding manufacturing of products
- Interacted with auditors and bankers regarding financial affairs
Financial Controller
American Friends of Migdal Ohr
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Prepared, issued and distributed monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, budget to actual and functional expense statements using QuickBooks
- Interfaced with independent auditors and facilitated all aspects of the audit process
- Recorded and updated pledges and donor information through eTapestry by Blackbaud
- Initiated wire transfers, recorded cash receipts and handled bank deposits
- Conducted reconciliations of all bank accounts to ensure accuracy
- Processed, paid and reconciled payroll, credit card and operating expenses
Staff II Accountant
Loeb & Troper, LLP
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Responsible for all parts of audit
- Drafted and composed schedules to support financial statements and disclosures
- Performed budgeted to actual expense analyses
- Interviewed clients and catalogued responses for documentation of internal controls
- Developed and implemented auditing procedures for testing identified risks
- Generated and executed transaction testing for not-for-profit, A-133, HUD and pension audits
- Checked and confirmed cash/investment activity and reconciled variances
- Examined and inspected revenues including contributions and government grants received
- Assessed and analyzed liability and expense transactions
- Verified fixed-asset additions and disposals
- Prepared and processed Form 990, Form 990 EZ, Form 990 PF and Form 5500 returns
Education
MS - Accounting
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ02.2012
BA -
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ09.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- QuickBooks
- ProSystems fx Engagement
- ProSystems fx Tax
- Blackbaud
- Internal controls
- Cash flow management
- Working capital management
- Audit management
- Cost control
- Organizational skills
- Budget planning
- Financial reporting and analysis
Timeline
Director of Finance
Leonite Capital LLC
10.2017 - Current
Financial Controller
Croton Watches
07.2016 - 10.2017
Financial Controller
American Friends of Migdal Ohr
07.2014 - 03.2016
Staff II Accountant
Loeb & Troper, LLP
01.2012 - 08.2013
Private Tutor
01.2007 - Current
BA -
Thomas Edison State College
MS - Accounting
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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