JULIANN HANSON
Director Of Accounting & Contacts
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Structured Accounting Manager skilled in leadership and team development, illustrated over 6 years of accounting and over 20 years in management experience. Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to task completion. Focused on correcting discrepancies to increase accuracy and data integrity. Excited to develop teams and help them reach company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND CONTRACTS
Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
1 2018 - Current
- Demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills by directing financial and accounting functions to drive bottom-line success in alignment with the organization's vision
- Manage GL and revenue accounting for $330M annually, ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple ERP systems, and lead P&L reviews with C-suite to increase market share
- Utilize data-driven insights to report gross margins, EBITDA, sales pipeline, weekly cash position/forecast, and other KPIs, enabling informed decision-making as a result
- Implement highly targeted cost reduction strategies, optimize ERP systems, and leverage technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and achieve successful outcomes
- Provide strategic leadership to a diverse team, successfully transitioning a team of 8 to remote work during COVID-19 and back to a hybrid model, ensuring operational continuity
- Instrumental in increasing revenue through preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while creating a streamlined accounting database to protect data integrity
- Play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's financial health by optimizing budgets, improving profit margins, negotiating contracts, and producing high-quality deliverables
- Manage the seamless implementation of a new ERP system and chart of accounts conversion, enhancing financial reporting capabilities, business development, and quality control
- Oversaw all aspects of accounting for four acquisitions, integrating new entities into existing financial systems while ensuring SOX/GAAP compliance to improve financial accuracy
- Developed large macros and PowerBI tools, reducing manual work hours by 50% while engaging in continuous process improvement to increase data processing efficiency.
SR. MANAGER OF CONTRACTS, COMPLIANCE & COLLECTIONS
Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Led the Contract and Compliance team by ensuring proper execution of client contracts in alignment with legal requirements, resulting in improved compliance and revenue growth
- Exemplified exceptional problem-solving skills by implementing innovative collections strategies to increase debt recovery rates while remaining current with industry trends
- Conducted bi-weekly performance reviews and analyses with a diverse collections team, implementing new measures that significantly increased productivity and success rates
- Presented comprehensive contract matrices and objectives to Sales leadership, the President, and the CFO, providing valuable insights to gain a competitive edge
- Provided additional training, coaching, and resources to a team of one Manager and two collections agents to maximize team engagement and professional development.
MANAGER OF BILLING, RECEIVABLES AND COLLECTIONS
Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Utilized multifaceted skill set to manage a dynamic team of 11 employees, catalyze improvements in billing processes, and launch a bonus program to increase debt recovery
- Enhanced policy and procedure development by implementing new cash application protocols, reducing processing time by 40% while successfully integrating with ERP systems
- Developed a new invoice layout for 16,000 clients while presenting key AR productivity metrics to the executive team, saving the organization over $200K annually.
BILLING SUPERVISOR
01.2002 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Emphasis in Accounting
Skills
Supportive Leader
Financial analysis and reporting
Financial Management
Budgeting & Forecasting
Audit & Tax Management
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Reporting & Documentation
Internal Audit & Compliance
Cash Flow Management
Contract Management
SOX Compliance
GAAP 842/606 & ASC 606/840
Data Analytics
Tax Compliance
Staff Development
Internal Controls
Revenue Recognition
Lease Accounting
AP and AR management
Microsoft Excel expertise
Month-end reporting
GL entry verification
Budget creation, review & management
Accounts receivable management
General Ledger Management
Collections
Account Reconciliation
Superb Communication
Relationship building and management
Effective Communication
Drives Team Collaboration & Engagement
Active Listening
Technicalexposure - Software
Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, Infor-Lawson, PowerBI, & Lucernex
Earlycareer
- HMO Liaison, Bristol Park Medical Group
- Office Manager, Office of Dr. Alan B. Ross, M.D.
- Assistant Manager, Big Dog Sportswear
- Store Manager, Wet Seal
Leadershipcompetencies
- Decision Making
- Change Management
- Evaluation & Assessment
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Thinking & Foresight
- Business Planning & Execution
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Hiring, Training & Mentoring
- C-Suite Communication
- Visionary Leadership
- Team Building
- Delegation
Timeline
SR. MANAGER OF CONTRACTS, COMPLIANCE & COLLECTIONS - Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
01.2012 - 01.2018
MANAGER OF BILLING, RECEIVABLES AND COLLECTIONS - Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
01.2006 - 01.2012
BILLING SUPERVISOR -
01.2002 - 01.2006
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND CONTRACTS - Antech Diagnostics, INC. (A Subsidiary of Mars Science and Diagnostics)
1 2018 - Current
Brandman University - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Emphasis in Accounting