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Kadierdre Grooms

Chesterfield,SC

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Well-qualified People Officer with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across all company environments. Multi-talented Human Resources Executive successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in job market. Versed in EEOC and other relevant compliance statutes. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Joe Anne Company Incorporated
09.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw all aspects of month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 625 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
  • Played a pivotal role in negotiation of favorable financing terms for company expansion initiatives.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
  • Assisted in preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
  • Streamlined revenue recognition procedures for improved accuracy in sales forecasting.
  • Spearheaded implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
  • Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
  • Served as key liaison between finance departments during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and data reconciliation efforts.
  • Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
  • Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
  • Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.

Senior Accountant

Corvias Group
10.2005 - 09.2016
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables and implementing stricter credit policies.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Served as a key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
  • Enhanced financial transparency by creating user-friendly dashboards that displayed key performance indicators for easy tracking and decision-making support.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

Webster Unviersity
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2002

Master of Arts - Management

Webster University
Myrtle Beach, SC
12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.1996

High School Diploma -

Marlboro County High
Bennettsville, SC
06.1992

Skills

  • Internal Controls
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Variance Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Consolidation Accounting
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

Financial Controller

Joe Anne Company Incorporated
09.2016 - Current

Senior Accountant

Corvias Group
10.2005 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

Webster Unviersity

Master of Arts - Management

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of South Carolina

High School Diploma -

Marlboro County High

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