James Dunlop
Belair,MD
Summary
Financial Comptroller with 35 years of experience creating and fulfilling all financial and HR responsibilities. I have a proven track record of using excellent personal, communication and organization skills to lead and improve all accounting and HR departments, as well as maintaining financial compliance and records. I have a superior work ethic with a history of high quality of work, as well as being driven and highly self-motivated.
Detail-oriented comptroller studying and analyzing company finances to streamline operations. Identifies and remedies areas of concern in accounting practices while managing budgetary planning and administration. 35 years of experience advising on financial matters.
Experienced financial professional adept at managing budgets, financial planning, and overseeing accounting operations. Proven ability to enhance financial performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in strategic decision-making, financial analysis, and risk management.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Comptroller + Human Resources Department Leader
Chesapeake Lighting
Columbia, Maryland
08.1990 - 04.2025
- Responsible for all accounting areas – GL, AP, AR, payroll, balance sheet and income and expense statements.
- Maintained all HR updates – new employees on-boarding forms and termination.
- Updated and revise company hiring practices, vacation, and other human resources policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and all local, state, and federal labor regulations.
- Developed employee benefits communication programs to successfully keep new employees confirmed.
Assistant Comptroller
Bernard Hill
Elkridge, Maryland
06.1982 - 08.1990
- Assisted in all financial reporting and payroll processing for a multi-state retail company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - accounting
Harford Community College
Essex, MD06.1979
Skills
- Sage 50 accounting software
- MS Word
- Excel
- Cash flow management
- Payroll administration processing
- Fixed asset management
- Internal controls
- Tax compliance
- Expense tracking
- Accounts reconciliation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Preparing financial statements
- HR staff management
- Account reconciliation
- Internal controls development
- Accounts receivable management
- AP/AR invoicing
- Budget preparation
- Expense control
- Financial statements expertise
- Budget administration
- Month-end and year-end closings
- GAAP compliance
- Balance sheet management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Activities
First Connection volunteer at The Lymphoma + Leukemia Society of Maryland
Timeline
Comptroller + Human Resources Department Leader
Chesapeake Lighting
08.1990 - 04.2025
Assistant Comptroller
Bernard Hill
06.1982 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - accounting
Harford Community College
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