Joanna Bradeen
Searsmont,ME
Summary
Dedicated Finance Executive with 30+ years of experience in all areas of finance and investment management. Detailed-oriented, hands-on leader with strong business acumen who possesses in-depth knowledge of cost control, budgeting and financial accounting. Proficient in Microsoft products (excel, word, powerpoint), Fixed Assets CS, T-value.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Hartt Transportation Systems‘ Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic analysis.
- Ran comprehensive cost/benefit analyses before suggesting new business movements and decisions Including better cost health initiatives and captive insurance options.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities.
- Strategically anticipated long-term business needs by analyzing revenue trends to inform process improvements.
Chief Financial Officer
Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc
06.1997 - 12.2021
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
- Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
Finance Director
Institute For Global Ethics
04.1996 - 06.1997
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
Manager of Accounting
Coles Express
06.1988 - 04.1996
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
- Dean's List
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
- Dean's List
- Certificate of Honor
Skills
- Budget Development
- Prepare Corporate Tax Work for Auditors
- Audit Preparation and Response
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Financial Performance Analysis
- Closing Procedures
- Cash Management and Banking relationships
- Insurance Negotiation
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Effective Communicator
- Commercial Lines of Credit
- Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Managed all aspects of new building from design to completion to include TIF financing.
- Provided vision for Finance and IT departments to include integrated work-flow for billing and Document imaging.
- Championed mobile communication projects - peoplenet and skybitz
- Program administrator for self insured health, liability and worker compensation program.
Timeline
Vice President of Finance and Administration - Hartt Transportation Systems‘ Inc
01.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer - Hartt Transportation Systems, Inc
06.1997 - 12.2021
Finance Director - Institute For Global Ethics
04.1996 - 06.1997
Manager of Accounting - Coles Express
06.1988 - 04.1996
Husson University - Master of Science, Business Administration
Husson University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
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