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Meredith Davis

Elm City,NC

Summary

Finance Director with a proven track record at Tri County Industries, Inc., excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Enhanced efficiency through process improvements and audit coordination, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Adept at developing financial policies and driving business process improvements, ensuring robust financial performance and risk management.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

Tri County Industries, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • Successfully managed audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Reduced operational costs by renegotiating key contracts with suppliers, focusing on more favorable terms.
  • Managed grant reporting processes to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely submission of required documentation.

Accounting Manager

Tri County Industries, Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.

Event Planner/Venue Owner

Your Day by Meredith
09.2015 - 12.2023
  • Performed event coordination for over 115 events.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels.
  • Developed annual budgets for the venue operations, closely monitoring expenses to ensure profitability targets were met or exceeded.
  • Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes, implementing contingency plans as needed.

Finance Manager

Davis Furniture Company
09.2003 - 08.2015
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts to optimize collection efforts and minimize losses.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Generated and mailed updated statements monthly and processed demand letters.

Financial Services Area Manager

BB&T
02.1999 - 08.2003
  • Led Northeast Region Area team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely referrals within appropriate departments concerning regional affluent clients.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth for team of six.

Education

BB&T Banking School -

Wake Forest University School of Business
Winston-Salem, NC
01-2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
01-1996

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Audit coordination
  • Account analysis
  • Financial policy development
  • Business process improvement
  • Grant Reporting

Timeline

Finance Director

Tri County Industries, Inc.
02.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager

Tri County Industries, Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024

Event Planner/Venue Owner

Your Day by Meredith
09.2015 - 12.2023

Finance Manager

Davis Furniture Company
09.2003 - 08.2015

Financial Services Area Manager

BB&T
02.1999 - 08.2003

BB&T Banking School -

Wake Forest University School of Business

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

East Carolina University

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