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LAUREEN FEE

Newburgh,NY

Summary

Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Proven ability to leverage strong leadership skills and strategic thinking to enhance financial performance and drive organizational success. Recognized for fostering effective team collaboration and consistently delivering impactful results that align with business objectives. Committed to utilizing analytical expertise to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency within financial operations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley, Inc
05.2002 - Current
  • Responsible for monthly financial preparation for four beverage distribution centers and subsidiaries.
  • Manage, motivate and direct the Accounting and IT Departments.
  • Ensure that all month end procedures and financial statements are completed on a timely basis.
  • Responsible for controlling and monitoring Capital Expenditures.
  • Record all Fixed Asset purchases and calculate the depreciation expenses associated with these items.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Maintain monthly labor reports and cost analysis for inventory.
  • Prepare monthly sales and use tax and bottle redemption returns for four states.
  • Create yearly budgets for all companies and update forecasts.
  • Supervised the installation of voice picking, loading, inventory and routing software to our operations.
  • Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
  • Assisted in the acquisition of a water and vending company which included training existing staff members and integrated the routing software for financial statements.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.

Business Manager

Pearson Education, Inc
03.2000 - 05.2002
  • Supervised two Financial Analysts, two Accounting Clerks and a Payroll Coordinator.
  • Responsible for three distribution centers and three customer service facilities budgets and quarterly forecasts averaging over $50 million dollars.
  • Monitored monthly actual costs against budgeted expenses.
  • Maintained distribution centers’ salary files and headcount.
  • Administered the calculation and upload entries for the employees’ bonus plans on a monthly basis.
  • Assisted in the creation of the budget for the closing and relocation of a Customer Service Facility including the severance, move and redundancy costs.
  • Maintained the Capital Appropriations Requests and Purchase Orders for fixed assets purchased.
  • Prepared monthly cost per unit analysis for shipping and returns.
  • Completed an allocation worksheet to incorporate the percentages for chargebacks to the different product lines.
  • Assisted in the quality and inventory control departments when needed.
  • Updated monthly account analysis for expense accounts to monitor and control expenditures.

Accounting Manager

Vantage Careers, Inc
03.1991 - 03.2000
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
  • Computed all quarterly and yearly reports FOR unemployment and disability insurance, CT sales and use tax returns and garnishment forms.
  • Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Staff Accountant

Sibra Products, Inc
08.1990 - 03.1991
  • Maintained all computer operations through ACCPAC software including A/R, A/P, G/L, O/E and Inventory Control in preparation of the financial statements.

Financial Administrator

IMI Computing, Inc
02.1989 - 08.1990


  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures, improving timeliness and reliability of financial data presented to stakeholders.

Office Manager

Rockwells
07.1986 - 02.1989


  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.

Education

B.S. - Administration, Accounting

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Skills

  • SAGE application expertise
  • Proficient in Paycom
  • Insperity expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Expertise in VIP distribution systems
  • Experience with SAP systems
  • Organizational skills
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Cash flow management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Technology-savvy
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Team building leadership

Community Service

Board of Directors, Commissioner for Monroe Woodbury Pop Warner Football

Timeline

Director of Finance

Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley, Inc
05.2002 - Current

Business Manager

Pearson Education, Inc
03.2000 - 05.2002

Accounting Manager

Vantage Careers, Inc
03.1991 - 03.2000

Staff Accountant

Sibra Products, Inc
08.1990 - 03.1991

Financial Administrator

IMI Computing, Inc
02.1989 - 08.1990

Office Manager

Rockwells
07.1986 - 02.1989

B.S. - Administration, Accounting

Marist College

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