Michelle Cross
Tenants Harbor (04860),ME
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Spruce Head Fisherman’s Cooperative
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
- Complete weekly payroll for 50 employees.
- Check payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Utilize financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Secure funding from commerical lenders.
- Manage financial and human resources to optimize business performance.
- State and Federal license renewals
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Finance Manager
Avena Botanicals
12.2019 - Current
- Reconcile and corrected issues with financial records.
- Record deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reduce financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Track financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Develop monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reconcile company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Effectively communicate with customers about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
CFO
Rock City Employee Cooperative
06.2019 - Current
- Track cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Maintain P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Review and file financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Complete tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconcile company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Financial Administrator
Beatha Agency Inc.
03.2012 - 06.2019
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Project Management
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to HR Manager.
Education
B.A. -
University of Maine
Orono, MaineSkills
- Strategic business development
- Operational management
- Client relationship building
- Risk analysis and control
- Financial oversight
- Cost control and allocation
Timeline
Business Manager
Spruce Head Fisherman’s Cooperative
12.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Avena Botanicals
12.2019 - Current
CFO
Rock City Employee Cooperative
06.2019 - Current
Financial Administrator
Beatha Agency Inc.
03.2012 - 06.2019
B.A. -
University of Maine