Marianne Gorcz
North Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director at Educational Testing Service, ETS, with a proven track record in strategic planning and financial management. Excelled in enhancing stakeholder confidence and streamlining financial processes, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in staff management and community engagement, fostering strong relationships and driving organizational growth. Top-notch [Job Title] with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Educational Testing Service, ETS
03.2017 - Current
- Leads a dynamic, cross-functional finance team dedicated to supporting the financial management needs of all functional groups. Provide comprehensive oversight of profit and loss (P&L) statements, ensuring fiscal responsibility and promoting long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Collaborate with C-Level & I.T. executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Guide and mentor staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Facilitate process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Coordinate with department heads to create realistic budgets that aligned with strategic goals, enhancing departmental accountability.
- Streamline financial reporting processes, significantly enhancing accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual reports.
- Enhanced stakeholder confidence through transparent communication of financial strategies and outcomes.
Finance Manager
Educational Testing Services, ETS
04.2012 - 03.2017
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Established robust financial controls and policies, significantly reducing risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering insights that shaped company direction and growth.
- Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
- Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
- Collaborated with CIO & I.T. executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
Lead Financial Analyst
Educational Testing Service, ETS
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Worked with I.T. Executive Leadership on the annual budgeting process from start to finish, collaborating closely with department heads to align resources with strategic priorities.
- Supported internal audits by providing timely responses to information requests and facilitating collaboration between departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets and monitor spending, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
- Provided guidance to executive leadership on strategic initiatives, supporting informed decisions that drove growth and profitability.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial matters, providing timely and accurate information for decision-making purposes.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Senior Financial Analyst
Educational Testing Services, ETS
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Partnered with I.T. Finance Leadership in the creation of detailed financial reports, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis, and performance results, to facilitate informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Timely financial reviews (month-end close, annual budgeting & monthly forecasting) for the $270 million IT infrastructure spend.
- Conducted a comprehensive review of IT expenditures to verify the accurate allocation of costs between shared services and direct product support. Ensure all financial activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reporting standards.
- Provided flexible support for IT Governance initiatives, audit processes, and various ad-hoc requests, contributing to the overall integrity and effectiveness of the IT function.
Accountant
Educational Testing Service, ETS
11.2003 - 04.2006
- Supported the detailed analysis of monthly financial statements by identifying and investigating significant account fluctuations. Document the underlying reasons for these variances to provide clear and actionable insights for financial reporting and decision-making.
- Prepared reconciliations of multiple general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Investigated discrepancies and promptly resolved reconciling items to maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Prepared monthly journal entries as required.
- Assisted in the analysis of monthly financial statements, investigate and document reasons for significant account fluctuations.
- Participated in various departmental projects, contributing to their successful completion. Took on additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the department’s overall goals and objectives.
Fixed Asset Accountant
Centennial Wireless
08.2003 - 11.2003
- Supported budgeting efforts by providing detailed reports on fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper capitalization of new projects and assets according to GAAP guidelines.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits, ensuring accurate representation of fixed assets in financial statements.
- Facilitated compliance with tax regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws related to fixed assets accounting.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Fixed Asset Accountant
United Rentals
04.2001 - 07.2003
- Supported budgeting efforts by providing detailed reports on fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper capitalization of new projects and assets according to GAAP guidelines.
- Supported mergers and acquisitions activities through accurate due diligence of target company''s fixed assets accounting practices and integration of records post-acquisition.
- Managed disposal process for obsolete or excess assets, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recording in the fixed asset register.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all fixed asset-related documents, allowing for easy retrieval during audits or internal reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Peoplesoft, Office 365, Power BI, IBM Planning Analytics, Power BI, Planview, Lawson Financials
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building
- Financial Management
- Operational planning
- Profit and loss statements
Certification
NJ CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Active and in good standing since June 2001
Timeline
Executive Director
Educational Testing Service, ETS
03.2017 - Current
Finance Manager
Educational Testing Services, ETS
04.2012 - 03.2017
Lead Financial Analyst
Educational Testing Service, ETS
04.2008 - 03.2012
Senior Financial Analyst
Educational Testing Services, ETS
03.2006 - 04.2008
Accountant
Educational Testing Service, ETS
11.2003 - 04.2006
Fixed Asset Accountant
Centennial Wireless
08.2003 - 11.2003
Fixed Asset Accountant
United Rentals
04.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Kean University
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