Katricia Scantlebury
East Orange
Summary
Dynamic Senior Business Manager with extensive experience at the Archdiocese of Newark, excelling in budget management and financial reporting. Proven track record in compliance auditing and variance analysis, identifying discrepancies and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and problem solver, adept at leveraging QuickBooks Pro and Excel to drive financial accuracy and strategic decision-making.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Manager
Archdiocese of Newark
Newark
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw budget management, procurement, payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions.
- Collaborated with Principal to establish and enforce comprehensive budgeting policies.
- Served as liaison between departments and represented school interests within archdiocese.
- Reviewed post-award activities, ensuring contract compliance and conducting budget variance analysis.
- Prepared financial data for grant proposals while ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
- Analyzed monthly financial data to evaluate performance of school accounting operations.
- Generated financial statements for school and archdiocese, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Administered benefits for BAS and pension programs alongside accounts payable operations.
Senior Portfolio Accountant, Transportation Finance
CIT Group
Livingston
04.2001 - 06.2009
- Identified $30 million in volume discrepancies not recorded in financial statements.
- Discovered $7 million in accruals for non-existent deals.
- Analyzed $10 billion aerospace and defense leasing portfolio, including income, expenses, and reserves.
- Collaborated with Operations to verify accuracy of general ledger activity and balances.
- Contributed to preparation of annual and quarterly GAAP financial packages for 10Q and 10K filings.
- Implemented process improvements for enhanced portfolio operations efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with SOX regulations and internal policies.
- Prepared monthly journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reviewed transactions for accuracy and ensured timely reconciliations.
Senior Accountant, Commercial Finance
CIT Group
Livingston
04.2001 - 06.2009
- Executed monthly and quarterly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, identifying variances.
- Maintained comprehensive transaction records, detailing invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Prepared quarterly cash flow statements with supporting schedules; monitored cash clearing account for zero balance.
- Recorded standard monthly accruals and allocations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Calculated monthly federal and state tax provisions while conducting thorough tax analyses.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts, including reserves and accruals, to confirm accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled bank accounts to verify financial integrity and address discrepancies.
Financial Reporting: Associate Accountant
Liz Claiborne
North Bergen
05.1998 - 04.2001
- Prepared monthly Gross Profit schedules for Special Markets and Cosmetics Division.
- Managed account reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Assisted in quarterly financial statement preparation for management review.
- Conducted analysis of General Ledger on Taxes Payable and Payroll Disbursement Entries.
- Created schedules for Prepaid Accounts, Insurance, Advertising, and Real Estate Taxes.
- Tracked Lease Commitments for leased properties to ensure compliance with agreements.
- Performed inter-company and intra-holding reconciliations to uphold financial integrity.
Auditor, Internal Audit
Liz Claiborne
North Bergen
05.1998 - 04.2001
- Conducted audits on human rights and professional fees to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with external auditors to develop audit programs for annual financial statement audits.
- Executed detailed and analytical testing on computer systems to evaluate operational effectiveness.
Auditor
Samuel Klein & Co CPA’s
Newark
02.1997 - 05.1998
- Conducted audits of non-profit agencies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend corrections.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Performed compliance testing to verify adherence to applicable accounting principles.
- Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations for clients.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for audit processes.
Education
MBA - Global Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Newark, NJ05.1997
Skills
- QuickBooks Pro
- ADP Run
- Myenroll
- Excel: VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint presentations
- PeopleSoft
- InfoLease
- LoanIQ
- Business Objects
- JD Edwards
- Hyperion Essbase
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Variance analysis
- Compliance auditing
- Account reconciliation
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Budget creation and administration
- Fiscal management
Other
School Advisory Board - Finance Committee, Our Lady of Sorrows School, South Orange, NJ, 2015 – 2019
Timeline
Senior Business Manager
Archdiocese of Newark
01.2015 - Current
Senior Portfolio Accountant, Transportation Finance
CIT Group
04.2001 - 06.2009
Senior Accountant, Commercial Finance
CIT Group
04.2001 - 06.2009
Financial Reporting: Associate Accountant
Liz Claiborne
05.1998 - 04.2001
Auditor, Internal Audit
Liz Claiborne
05.1998 - 04.2001
Auditor
Samuel Klein & Co CPA’s
02.1997 - 05.1998
MBA - Global Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY