Jennifer Breitfeller

Work History

Controller

Cohen Law Group

02.2023 - 07.2023

Large law firm, $50 million annually, specializing in property damage claims,
Managed and directed a team of six (6)
Oversight of Trust fund account - average balance of $10 million with 250 weekly transactions
Financial statement generation and analysis with direct reporting to senior partners
Supervised payroll and calculated commissions for 70+ attorneys
Integrated Empower, 401(k) platform, with payroll vendor, Paylocity, for 360 communication
Integration of new file management system with financial system
Maintain all reconciliations including trust funds, inter-company, and asset owning corporation
Key contact for external auditors & CPA for year end financials and tax preparation

Fractional Controller

Yield Bookkeeping

11.2022 - 02.2023

Accounting services to 10-15 clients on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis
Performed year end reviews for 45 clients
Financial statement preparation and presentation with client
Preparation of statements for year end, acquisition, financing and other milestone moments
Other full charge services - direct communication with client CPA's, payroll processing and return filing, sales tax filings, 1099 preparation

Software Consultant

Fourlane

08.2022 - 11.2022

Conduct kickoff and fact finding calls with clients to access process and services needed, project status updates, implementation meetings and post implementation check ins
Work with team lead and project manager to establish task calendar, deliverables and budget
Assist clients with data extraction and submission
Import client provided data utilizing third party software solutions, Worldwide virtual / live event stage and design firm with annual revenues of $15 million

Controller / Senior Administrator

The Launch Group

03.2018 - 08.2022

Direct supervision and management of all accounting / financial functions with direct reports of four (4) professional staff members
Develop and maintain adherence to internal controls and GAAP compliance on all financial operations
Responsible for analysis (including variance), development and presentation of financial position (monthly / quarterly / yearly) on accrual and cash basis, under stringent deadlines
Responsible for project budgets based on contracts and rolling projects up to annual forecast for lenders and compliance with lending covenants
Hands-on management of all risk, benefits and employee compensation standards
Developed and managed all project-based timecard processes, payroll and tax compliance
Administrator of 401(k) program utilizing John Hancock's online platform
Maintain all reconciliations including inter-company
Implemented industry specific crew and travel management software that directly integrated with ERP
Key contact for external auditors & CPA for year end financials and tax preparation

Assistant Controller

Computing System Innovations

04.2016 - 12.2017

Hands-on management of automation of work-in-progress data input and project reporting - included cost-to-complete revenue recognition, analysis at project closure and on monthly basis
Spearheaded implementation of new payroll system and full integration of current HR system software resulting in full automation and posting of labor cost accurately to projects
Created and managed full financial processes including reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, reconciliations (bank and inter-company), GL, AP, AR (reduced aging by 60 days), collections and invoicing
Prepared all financial information and analysis for year-end tax return by outside CPA firm

Software and Process Consultant

Self-employed

02.2014 - 04.2016

Worked congruently with senior managers or CFOs to assess financial framework of internal controls as well as system ability to support transaction levels and reporting schedules
Conducted multiple ERP conversions including data transfer - QuickBooks to MS Dynamics GP, QuickBooks to Blackbaud, QuickBooks to Sage and Sage to QuickBooks
Maintained strict budgets and project timelines
Diligently assessed firms financial operations needs and implemented monthly scheduled closing processes complimenting needs of auditors and management while significantly improving reliability and integrity of financial information - all GAAP compliant
Spearheaded job-cost processes, adjusted financial systems and improved timely reporting and filings within construction and retail industries

Owner

Breit One Automotive, Inc

02.2012 - 03.2015

Local family-owned automotive repair shop with revenue of $300k
Entrepreneur, Directly responsible for all accounting / cash management and financial statements including state and federal tax reporting as well as EPA required licensing
Implemented QuickBooks - Fully integrated with shop management software to manage vendor payments and customer invoicing
Materially contributed to the expansion of the business over a three-year period.

Finance Construction Manager

Florida United Methodist Children's Home

08.2010 - 03.2014

Non-profit therapeutic emergency shelter care facility which provides independent living assistance and childcare - $15 million annually
Worked directly on construction sector of the North Florida Campus
Hands-on management of excessive audits and filing processes in order to maintain funding
This included full accounting and financial reporting as well as developing consolidating and consolidated budgets
Analyzed and assessed needs of the organization as it related to financial processes and implemented a full package financial program to improve integrity and reliability for effective decision-making.

Comptroller and Compliance Officer

Bonn-J Contracting, Inc

05.2008 - 08.2010

Nationwide retaining wall MSE construction firm, primarily focused on Department of Transportation contractors across southeast Florida with revenue of $20 million
Responsible for all financial entries to GL, AP, AR and post-period adjustments - including preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with variance analysis
Extensive construction contract analysis and project scheduling in order to complete earned revenue analysis, post accrual results and close financials timely
Produce certified payrolls for all projects and submit timely on public projects.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Controller

Fractional Controller

Software Consultant

Controller / Senior Administrator

Assistant Controller

Software and Process Consultant

Owner

Finance Construction Manager

Comptroller and Compliance Officer

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Skills

Timeline

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