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Joseph Lau

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with eight years of experience in a retail/service environment. Operations, leadership, business development, P&L management. Multi-site, and financial consolidation experience. Plan to use experience and Executive MBA to help an employer reach its operational and financial goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance - Partnership Relations

Paradies Lagardere
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - Current
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial analysis.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Prepared monthly financials statements and walked Joint Venture Partners through financial statements
  • Joined business development meetings and supported new RFPs and extensions
  • Strengthened key joint venture partnerships throughout the portfolio.
  • Repaired damaged partnerships and turned them into allies.

Associate Director of Finance

Citizens Lanier Holdings
Atlanta, GA
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Currently leads FP&A team of eight which complete month-end reporting and revenue reconciliation.
  • Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
  • Supports Chief Finance Officer with Ad-Hoc projects.
  • Reduced Month End Close by two business days by optimizing and streamlining FP&A process and procedures.
  • Works directly with VP of Finance and Chief Finance Officer to prepare monthly results and KPI's to the Executive Board.
  • Spearheaded Implementation of new A/R and A/P software and processes.
  • Assist in keeping records of all overhead P&L's and analyzed against the budget.
  • Manages Joint Venture Relationships on behalf of Lanier
  • Manages all financial support documents regarding JV activities with Lanier including disbursements, reimbursements, and analysis of items items subject to KPIs
  • Manages JV Payroll file and ensures payroll in funded each month to processor.
  • Manages JV Insurance Billings and claims register on behalf of Lanier
  • Reviews and audits disbursements and commissions to JV partners based on contractual obligations


Accounting Manager, Shared Services Center

Citizens Lanier Holdings
Atlanta, GA
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Oversaw Citizens Lanier Holdings Shared Services Center.  Supporting over 800 locations and 8000 employees.  
  • Directly responsible for AP Teams weekly check run of over 1.5 million dollars and month end close of over 500 locations.  
  • Direct contributor to implementation of AvidXchange AP automation system, OneGL Implementation, and Adaptive Insights Reporting tools launch.    
  • Representative of Accounting and Finance team in weekly operational transitions meetings.  During which up to 20 locations can be coming online or closing.  
  • Works closely with Risk and Insurance team to ensure claims payments are paid timely and accurately.  

Area Manager of Buckhead and North Atlanta

Lanier Parking Solutions
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Spearheaded expansion and development initiatives in Buckhead.
  • Manage a portfolio of 12 accounts totaling $8 Million in gross revenue.
  • Supervised a team of 6 facility managers and 100 associates.
  • Reduced employee turnover by 80% through improving employee manager relations.

Senior Project Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
Atlanta, GA
10.2012 - 03.2016
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
  • Managed over 5000 parking spaces employing 40 employees.
  • Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.

Facility Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
Atlanta, GA
02.2012 - 10.2012
  • Analyzed and evaluated monthly and quarterly financial statements.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
  • Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and appropriately.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Assistant Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
Atlanta, GA
07.2011 - 02.2012
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Lowered customer complaints through effective employee training and troubleshooting problem areas.



Education

MBA - Executive Management and Accounting

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
2019

BBA - Real Estate

Georgia State University
2010

BBA - Finance

Georgia State University
2009

Skills

  • Project planning and development
  • Client relations specialist
  • Contract negotiation
  • Executive Reporting
  • Revenue and profit maximization
  • Account and territory management
  • Finance and Accounting background
  • Personnel development and leadership
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Advanced financial analysis
  • Systems Implementation
  • Procurement Analysis
  • RFP development

Timeline

Director of Finance - Partnership Relations

Paradies Lagardere
07.2019 - Current

Associate Director of Finance

Citizens Lanier Holdings
09.2017 - 07.2019

Accounting Manager, Shared Services Center

Citizens Lanier Holdings
12.2016 - 09.2017

Area Manager of Buckhead and North Atlanta

Lanier Parking Solutions
03.2016 - 01.2017

Senior Project Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
10.2012 - 03.2016

Facility Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
02.2012 - 10.2012

Assistant Manager

Lanier Parking Solutions
07.2011 - 02.2012

MBA - Executive Management and Accounting

Georgia State University

BBA - Real Estate

Georgia State University

BBA - Finance

Georgia State University

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