KELLY MONACO
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Dynamic Financial Controller with a track record of success at Kasper Electrical, Inc., specializing in strategic planning and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing financial processes and achieving notable efficiency improvements. Proven ability to lead major projects that enhance financial accuracy and facilitate informed strategic decision-making.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Kasper Electrical, Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure best terms possible.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecast projections.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions in the general ledger system.
- Reviewed financial controls for internal disbursement processes to create streamlined and secure payment environment.
- Completed month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by maintaining accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to make informed decisions.
- Communicated financial reporting to shareholders.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Evaluated existing processes for effectiveness and developed recommendations for improvement.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Managed third-party vendors responsible for freight and utility payments to ensure timely and accurate payments, reduce late fees and eliminate duplicate payments.
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Identified areas of cost savings or increased efficiency through process improvements.
- Compiled, prepared, and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
Multi-Site Business Office Manager
Hospital for Special Surgery Palm Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: JV with United Surgical Partners International and Palm Beach International Surgery Center at the Paley Institute.
- Strategic recommendations to the Medical Executive Committee, the Regional Vice President, and the President.
- Provide direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
- Financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Building a financial development 5-year plan.
- Reviewing all formal HR functions within my business unit.
- Multi-site accounts payable management.
- On-site medical billing, payroll processing, and accounts payable processing for three separate facilities.
- Opened the HSS facility, as well as the PBISC.
- JV with United Surgical Partners International, Palm Beach International Surgery Center, and the Paley Institute.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Operations Administrative Supervisor
Florida Public Utilities Company
10.2011 - 01.2020
- Aid various offices regarding the standardization of their dispatching process.
- Maintain operational efficiency with all documentation pertaining to customer accounts.
- Oversee emergency dispatch.
- Remediate the third-party damage claims process.
- Improve the overall efficiency of lost collections, year over year.
- Payroll management and accounts payable for the division.
- Maintain all administrative responsibilities for the Manager, Gas Operations, of WPB.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives including flights, hotels accommodations and car rentals.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations to monitor progress and individual skills.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Assisted with the development of new processes for improving efficiency within the department.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
MIDLAND, MI05.2021
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Effective Written Communication
- Confident Public Speaking
- Strategic Decision Making
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Process improvement
- Project management
- General ledger management
- Credit control
- Tax compliance
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Report generation
- Strategic planning
References
Available upon request.
Leadership Experience
- USPI Executive Development Program Graduate 2021
- Compliance Champion
- Medical Records Officer
- Patient Privacy Officer
- Medical Executive Committee Member
- Community Involvement Coordinator
- Brand Champion
- Disaster Recovery Assistance for multiple FPU locations
- Divisional Leader of the Women in Energy group
- Christian Bechtel MVP Award in Northwood University Capstone Course
Communication Skills
- Implement a yearly educational calendar for multiple divisions to include safety, procedural, compliance and department specific training materials
- Collaborated with various members across multiple business units to streamline operational processes and standardize documentation into a singular service order document
- Build a 5-year teaching and training program for Natural Gas and Propane Procedures
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Kasper Electrical, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Multi-Site Business Office Manager
Hospital for Special Surgery Palm Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center
01.2020 - 02.2024
Operations Administrative Supervisor
Florida Public Utilities Company
10.2011 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration - Business Management
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
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