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Kamelia Gudjenova-Vassilev, MBA

Elk Grove Village,IL

Summary

Skilled Regional Controller with 13 years of accounting experience across Private, Publicly Traded, and Private Equity-Owned organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Controller

Suzohapp/PayComplete
07.2021 - Current
  • Led a team consisting of 10 accounting professionals.
  • Established internal control policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Identified areas for cost savings and process improvements, resulting in increase in profit margins and reduction in operating expenses.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Operations, and Service management teams, have developed strategic improvement goals.
  • Prepared, consolidated, and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, resulting in increase in financial transparency and accuracy.
  • Managed the budgeting and forecasting process.
  • Monitored and analyzed cash flow, including 13 week cash forecast.
  • Managed annual audit, bank audit and 401k audit.




Accounting Manager

Suzohapp/PayComplete
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed a team of 7 accounting professionals responsible for day to day operations, accounts payable and receivable.
  • Boosted financial team's efficiency, reorganizing department's structure to better align with company goals.
  • Generated and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive review.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Monitor preparation of balance sheet reconciliation.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Assist in coordination and completion of annual and bank audits.

Senior Accountant

Fenix Parts
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Assist controller in reducing the number of days for month end close by streamlining standard reconciliations and general entries across multiple locations.
  • Oversee monthly financial preparation of field close of three yards.
  • Worked closely with operations/field personnel and yard general managers on review of monthly activity.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Prepared documentation and provide explanation to external auditors, bank examiners, and numerous consulting firms.
  • Maintained fixed assets including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation and amortization and prepared fixed assets roll forward schedule.

Staff Accountant

Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
05.2011 - 11.2016
  • Reviewed and analyzed 20+ financial statements.
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Maintained fixed assets including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation and amortization and prepared fixed assets roll forward schedule.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Business Analytics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
12.2009

Skills

  • Internal Controls
  • Revenue recognition
  • Cost accounting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Financial statement review
  • Budget Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Identified and recovered $300K in missed invoicing, improving revenue accuracy and streamlining billing processes.
  • Led successful integration of Infor, enhancing system efficiency.

Timeline

Regional Controller

Suzohapp/PayComplete
07.2021 - Current

Accounting Manager

Suzohapp/PayComplete
07.2018 - 07.2021

Senior Accountant

Fenix Parts
11.2016 - 07.2018

Staff Accountant

Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
05.2011 - 11.2016

MBA - Accounting And Business Analytics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern Illinois University

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