Michele LeClair Pallas
Braintree
Summary
Strategic Business Manager and Treasurer with expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and cash flow forecasting. Leverage skills to optimize fund management and enhance organizational alignment through effective strategic planning and problem-solving. Foster collaborative relationships to drive results and support organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager / Treasurer
The Town of East Montpelier
East Montpelier
04.2022 - Current
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes to ensure financial health.
- Maintained financial records, prepared budgets, and monitored expenditures to ensure compliance across multiple departments.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
- Managed department budgets and allocated resources to enhance community project effectiveness.
- Analyzed data to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with departments to coordinate project efforts and align strategic goals.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture and work environment to motivate employees.
Senior Financial Analyst
The Town of Randolph
Randolph
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Executed G/L account and bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and provided backup for payroll and accounts payable to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on financial performance for town departments, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Monitored compliance with financial regulations and policies, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual audits by gathering necessary documentation.
- Invoiced and maintained the Utility Billing System.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Ran-Mar, Corp.
Berlin
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained financial records using QuickBooks Enterprise 16.0 for seven corporations owned by the Rouleau family, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Processed payroll and managed deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, work orders, and petty cash to support financial operations.
- Supported property management of six local mobile home parks through on-site inspections and travel to ensure property standards and tenant satisfaction.
Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant
The Source/Foreign Car Specialist, Inc.
Berlin
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed all aspects of bookkeeping using QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records.
- Oversaw website to enhance marketing efforts and improve online visibility.
- Supported auto sales office operations while personally selling nine vehicles.
Controller (Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant)
Precision Bioassay, Inc.
Burlington
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Handle all financial duties for medical consulting firm, including payroll and financial & tax reporting.
- Maintain personnel files, employee benefits, review job proposals, research and propose better insurance plans.
- Managed financial reporting and compliance for research and laboratory operations.
- Developed budgets and forecasts to support scientific project initiatives.
- Oversaw audit processes ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Education
Associates Degree -
Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, VTSkills
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Fiscal management
- Financial analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Report preparation
- Data analysis
- Cross-department collaboration
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Documentation
- Effective communication
Professional Development
- Mastering QuickBooks class, 2016
- Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior, Wage and Hour Compliance Course, 2007
- Project Based Accounting Course, 2006
- Conference on State and Federal Personnel Laws, 2005
- License for Financial and Operation Principal, 2001
- CPA Prep Course at Champlain College, 1999
Computer Experience
- NEMRC Accounting Software Program
- QuickBooks
- Peachtree
- Solomon
- TurboTax
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Business Manager / Treasurer
The Town of East Montpelier
04.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
The Town of Randolph
12.2016 - 04.2022
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Ran-Mar, Corp.
03.2016 - 12.2016
Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant
The Source/Foreign Car Specialist, Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2016
Controller (Bookkeeper / Executive Assistant)
Precision Bioassay, Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Associates Degree -
Community College of Vermont