Lorraine Ghostlaw
Chester,NH
Summary
Experienced with client engagement and strategic advisory. Utilizes best practices to deliver tailored solutions for business challenges. Track record of effective communication and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Robert Half International Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results exceeding client expectations.
- Implemented data-driven methodologies for analyzing client performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement or optimization.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure comprehensive understanding of client needs and industry best practices.
- Developed tailored solutions for clients, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.
Accounting Manager
The Masiello Group
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Guarantee the accuracy of financial results, responsible for all accounting operations, ensure that results comply with GAAP
- Analysis of revenue and KPI reporting associated with revenue trends and profitability
- Prepare Budget and Forecast
- Prepare all reconciliations necessary for audit and tax preparation
- Effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and management to drive sound business decisions
Senior Accountant /Senior Business Financial Analyst
Partners HealthCare, North Shore Physicians Group
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Manage all projects through a systematic approach that translates work plans into deliverables, with measurable outcomes, on a timely and cost-effective basis
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide analysis, propose change strategies, and communicate proposed strategies appropriately
- Coordinated efforts across all departments to decrease billing errors and increased revenue, working closely with billing to determine opportunities for improvement
- Identify potential sources of revenue leakage and assists in developing data-driven initiatives to resolve any issues
- Design and develop concise reporting packages and dashboards to support key business functions and initiatives related to revenue cycle, patient access, productivity management and financial accountability
- Work directly with President and Senior Leadership to prioritize business and information requirements
- Compile and validate data; reinforce and maintain compliance and confidentiality with corporate standards
- Recovered 1 million dollars of revenue using reconciliation and efficient data collection
- Experience leveraging BI tools to build and illustrate data statistics and business impactful dimensions
- Created and supported required database solutions for automations by developing business specifications and liaising with developers in refining them
- Rapidly adapt to new technologies and possess expertise with Iport, Excel, Access, Smartfocus, and broad range of software
- Recognized for distinguished project execution on transition to new system
- Maintained quality levels by conducting random charge/coding audits and working with personnel to resolve problems
- Created a multi-relational database that reduced report delays and retrieval time of financial and operational reporting
Budget Analyst
Partners HealthCare(PHS)
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Monitor budget execution, ensuring organizational requirements are in line with yearly cost plan
- Analyze resource requests from senior program managers and provide recommendations to senior leadership on the financial viability of the proposals
- Prepare budget and financial briefings to internal senior leadership and external stakeholders (Chief Financial Officer, Office of Management and Budget)
- Assist in the preparation of future year budget requests, ensuring operating plans are strategically aligned to organization's mission, strategic requirements, and performance goals
Controller
Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2008
- Managed a five-person accounting staff for a forty-million-dollar agency
- Supervised all day-to-day accounting and record keeping functions
- Monitored payroll department for over 400 employees (using Harpers)
- Redesigned and coordinated restructuring of department workflows and functions including retraining department staff
- Responsible for all new employee interviewing, hiring, and training
- Served as lead to select, design, and implement new computerized accounting systems
- Prepared all monthly and annual financial reports for over 35 programs and 3 organizations
- Prepared records and worked closely with CPA firm in preparation for annual audit in accordance with the Federal Government's A-133 audit standards
Corporate Accountant
Office Specialists
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Prepared accruals and allocations necessary to accurately report financials
- Provided management and guidance to explain variances between actual and budgeted costs
- Analyzed and generated Workers' compensation accruals based on modification rates
- Coordinated the fixed asset system with the general ledger records and prepared work papers for the annual audit
Accounting Manager
Organogenesis, Inc
01.1992 - 12.1995
- Managed accounting department, created policies and procedures, selected and implemented a complete systematic restructuring of general ledger and reporting systems
- Maintained responsibility for hands on general ledger, payroll (using ADP), fixed assets, and all management reporting
- Prepared all financial statements and schedules for annual audit
Education
Bachelors - Accounting
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2001
Skills
- Accounting
- Payroll
- Quickbooks
- Employee Relations
- Management
- Access
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Reporting
- Word
- General Ledger Accounting
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- GAAP
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Relational Databases
- Office Management
- Tableau
- Data analytics
- Proposal writing
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Integrity and honesty
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Training and development
- Project leadership
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Highly Proficient, 01/01/20, Excel knowledge including common tools, PivotTables, conditional & nested formulas, and custom visuals.
- Office manager, Highly Proficient, 01/01/20, Scheduling and budgeting.
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Robert Half International Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager
The Masiello Group
02.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Accountant /Senior Business Financial Analyst
Partners HealthCare, North Shore Physicians Group
01.2008 - 12.2018
Budget Analyst
Partners HealthCare(PHS)
01.2008 - 12.2010
Controller
Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2008
Corporate Accountant
Office Specialists
01.1995 - 12.1998
Accounting Manager
Organogenesis, Inc
01.1992 - 12.1995
Bachelors - Accounting
Northeastern University
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