LINDA CHAMPAGNE
Providence
Summary
Financial director with extensive experience in accounting management and payroll administration. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance in financial processes. Skilled in strategic decision-making that drives organizational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Financial Director
Beacon Distributors, Inc
Harrisville
02.2000 - Current
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure accuracy of invoices and payments.
- Coordinated external audit activities ensuring accurate completion of audits within established timelines.
- Provided training to staff members on proper accounting principles and best practices.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Created and enforced company-wide controls regarding revenue and expenses in concerted effort to protect organization's assets.
- Instituted financial policies and procedures that enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the organization.
- Directed comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Managed daily operations for a distribution company specializing in wholesale goods.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured timely product deliveries to clients.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis.
- Oversaw payroll processing functions ensuring accurate calculations of employee wages.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Night Auditor
Sheraton Hotel Warwick RI
Warwick
09.1996 - 07.1999
- Conducted accurate financial audits of daily transactions and reports.
- Processed payments and maintained accurate cash handling procedures.
- Monitored hotel occupancy rates and prepared nightly occupancy reports.
- Audited and balanced cash and credit transactions daily and reset register for next day's operations.
- Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
Human Resources Intern
Sheraton Hotel Warwick RI
Warwick
01.1996 - 09.1996
- Organized employee training sessions and maintained training records.
- Managed employee files and ensured accurate documentation of personnel information.
- Supported onboarding procedures for new hires and ensured compliance with policies.
- Created a newsletter for all staff to enhance the communication channel.
- Created a Bloodborne Pathogen Plan to Comply with the State Code.
Resercher/Interpreter Volunteer
State Department of P.R. of China
Beijing
09.1991 - 08.1995
- Assisted in drafting reports and briefings for government officials and stakeholders.
- Analyzed data trends to support informed decision-making processes within the department.
- Engaged in discussions with experts to gather insights and improve research quality.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on policy issues for the State Department.
Education
MBA - Business
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI08-1999
Double BA - English & Spanish Language And Literature
Beijing University
Beijing P.R.China09-1992
Skills
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Inventory management
- Payroll administration
- Audit coordination
- Strategic decision-making
Timeline
Owner/Financial Director
Beacon Distributors, Inc
02.2000 - Current
Night Auditor
Sheraton Hotel Warwick RI
09.1996 - 07.1999
Human Resources Intern
Sheraton Hotel Warwick RI
01.1996 - 09.1996
Resercher/Interpreter Volunteer
State Department of P.R. of China
09.1991 - 08.1995
MBA - Business
Johnson & Wales University
Double BA - English & Spanish Language And Literature
Beijing University