Melissa Burchardt
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a diverse background in accounting and financial analysis across various industries. Demonstrates expertise in accounting and analysis, with a deep understanding of process improvement. Proven track record of developing efficient and user-friendly reporting systems to increase organizational productivity. Skilled at quickly learning and effectively applying new software systems to meet business needs. Passionate about project work that streamlines processes and maximizes time utilization. Possesses extensive knowledge in multi-currency finance, along with a strong background in management and training.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
VP – Finance
Sea-Land Distributors LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Monthly and yearly financial reporting, work with CPA for tax filings, oversee sales tax process with 3rd party vendor, cash and expense projections for management
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects including the implementation of warehouse insights.
- Created new entities for the manufacturing and ecommerce businesses and implemented accounting systems.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams. Responsible for Payroll and HR processes and employees.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
Director of Accounting
The Ruby Slipper Cafe, LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Additional responsibilities included managing outside audits, supporting budget process and preparing financial reporting package for PE firm.
- Provided monthly reporting packages to General Managers and meet with individuals to review and provide any necessary detail to help support their operations.
- Managed financials for 18 locations and business overhead.
- Part of Sage Intacct implementation team that migrated 18 locations from QBO.
Controller
The Ruby Slipper Cafe, LLC.
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly and quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed a department of 4 that included payroll and accounting personnel.
- Implemented AP automation software and coordinated setup with vendors.
- Prepared weekly check run for CFO approval.
Controller
Halo Wire Rope, LLC.
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed daily finance department operations and accounting and human resource personnel.
- Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements.
- Cash flow forecasting, account reconciliations and sales tax filings.
- Oversee physical inventory and manage fixed assets.
- Implemented process improvements and recommend cost saving measures.
Operations Analyst
Fresenius Medical Care, South Division.
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Analyzed system revenue and made necessary adjustments based on contracts with various health insurance providers.
- Identified and provided explanations for monthly actual vs budget variances by clinic.
- Prepared month end accruals and other related tasks to ensure a timely, accurate and complete close.
Financial Analyst
Highlands Override Inc., Division of Irving Oil Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Prepared financial statements by department and supported budgeting and planning for all departments.
- Provided explanations for monthly actual vs budget variances.
- Prepared month end accruals, inventory entries, updated foreign exchange rates in system, and other related tasks to ensure a timely, accurate and complete close.
- Assisted Controller with fixed assets and depreciation entries.
Business Analyst FP&A / Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst
Comcast Spotlight Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepared budgets for Operations Center and Divisional entities as well as managed forecasts for both entities.
- Responsible for month end close entries for Operations Center and Divisional entities and post-close expense variance analysis.
- Weekly reporting of projected revenues for Division consisting of 8 markets.
Business Analyst
Comcast Spotlight Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed month end close process with responsibility for posting revenue to appropriate GL accounts, prepared all journal and accrual entries, analyzed expense variances, monthly revenue analysis and provided timely management reporting.
- Weekly reporting for projected revenue (pacing) for Southern New England market (CT, Providence & Western MA).
- Calculated monthly commissions for 30+ account executives and sales managers.
- Finance team member and go to person for the Northern Central Division on a project to implement a corporate wide reporting tool.
- Worked with multiple departments to validate data in a new system resulting in a standardized tool being used across five divisions.
- Managed Capital for Division: forecasted cash, compiled capital budgets and managed capital requests.
- Trained personnel on use of automated system.
Manufacturing and Inventory Control Analyst
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Focused on costing finished goods being manufactured at outsourced locations and in Bauer owned factories.
- Investigated and resolved purchase price variances, reconciled fixed assets to GL from fixed assets module in SAP, set-up new assets and depreciated in accordance with GAAP and Nike accounting policies.
- Member of the SAP Fix Pack 4,5,6 Upgrade Team: responsible for posting and testing transactions related to inventory, fixed assets and general accounting transactions.
- Monthly reports for assets under construction: tracked actual vs budget for all Capital Projects, ran monthly settlement and depreciation.
Staff Accountant
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Maintained and processed monthly recurring entries.
- Processed payroll entries for both US and Canada entities.
- Processed royalty payments in accordance with contracts and maintained schedule for payments due.
- Performed bad debt analysis schedules for US and Canada.
- Key member of the SAP Euro Conversion Team: tested transactions through the GL and documented results.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Processed invoices – both purchase order and GL related.
- Worked with Cost Accounting Department to minimize variances.
- Prepared weekly check run for management approval.
Education
MS - International Business
Southern New Hampshire University
BS - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
AS - Accounting
McIntosh College
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- Month End Close
- Account Reconciliation
- Forecasting
- Project Work
Computersoftware
- SAP 3.2 & 4.6
- Hyperion Essbase
- Oracle 11i
- Business Central
- Sage Intacct
- Netsuite
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
VP – Finance
Sea-Land Distributors LLC
01.2021 - Current
Director of Accounting
The Ruby Slipper Cafe, LLC.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Controller
The Ruby Slipper Cafe, LLC.
01.2013 - 01.2018
Controller
Halo Wire Rope, LLC.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Operations Analyst
Fresenius Medical Care, South Division.
01.2010 - 01.2011
Financial Analyst
Highlands Override Inc., Division of Irving Oil Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Business Analyst FP&A / Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst
Comcast Spotlight Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Business Analyst
Comcast Spotlight Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Manufacturing and Inventory Control Analyst
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Staff Accountant
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bauer Nike Hockey USA, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
BS - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
AS - Accounting
McIntosh College
MS - International Business
Southern New Hampshire University
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