Patricia Mills, CPA
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Seasoned Controller who is interested in sharing her vast experience with small organizations to help supply them accurate and useful accounting and financial information to help them improve there organization.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
ZwillGen PLLC
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for financial operations of mid-size law firm and its two commonly owned service organizations.
- Prepared monthly and annual consolidated financial statement.
- Oversaw financial operations including billings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, banking, reconciliations, budgets, and support to outside tax preparers.
- Reviewed and updated accounting and operational processes to improved controls and accuracy.
Controller
Marashlian and Donahue PLLC & The Commpliance Group, Inc
09.2013 - 04.2021
- Worked for two related organizations. A telecommunications law firm with revenues of 4 million per year and a related regulatory service organization with revenues of 1.2 million per year.
- Communicated to the Managing Members regarding the financials results, employee and operations performance, projections for revenue and cash flow and equity positions.
- Worked with outside accounting firm to plan and prepare the annual tax returns.
- Developed a new billable incentive program to promote direct billable hours in addition to encouraging senior attorneys to increase supervised billable hours for junior attorneys and staff
- Redeveloped operations in the service organization to automate the workflow to reduce staff hours by 25%
- Responsible for the accounting and operations functions for three organizations including financials statements, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, taxes, human resources, budgeting and employee performance
- Project manager for the development of a custom software platform to process regulatory compliance filings for our clients.
- Supervised and trained six staff.
Controller
Stepping Stones Preschool
09.2001 - 09.2013
- Responsible for all accounting and tax functions
- Prepared financial reports and budgets for the Board of Directors
- Developed organizational plans adjusting services offered to ensure the organization did not become obsolete.
Seasonal Auditor
Matthews Carter and Boyce
09.2007 - 03.2012
- Planned and performed audits and reviews
- Prepared IRS forms.
Controller
American Wind Energy Association
05.1998 - 02.2001
- Responsible for financial oversight of trade association including Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements, Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts, Payroll, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting.
- Prepared financial information for the Board of Directors.
- Managed the organizations government grants including proposals, grant reports and ensured compliance the grant documents and OMB Circular A-133.
- Preformed office manager duties including an office move.
- Assisted with the Annual Convention.
- Prepared documents for the annual audit and tax returns.
Supervisor
Matthews, Carter and Boyce
11.1993 - 05.1998
- Planned, preformed and supervised financial audits and single audits in compliance with OMB Circular A-133.
- Evaluated and tested internal control systems and made recommendations to management.
- Prepared audit reports, financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with GAAP.
- Prepared IRS and DOL returns.
- Supervised staff during the performance of engagements.
- Industry Exposure: Non-Profit, Trade Association, Employee Benefit Plans, Manufacturing, Retail and Service industries.
Senior Accountant
Thomas Havey & CO
08.1990 - 04.1993
- Industry exposure: Non-Profit, Trade Association, Unions, Universities and Employee Benefits Plans.
Accountant
Security Photo Corporation
09.1988 - 08.1990
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Mathematics
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA08.1989
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Ability to multi-task projects
- Self-motivated
- Proficient in account software programs
- Superior attention to detail
- Fast learner for new technology systems
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
Timeline
Controller
ZwillGen PLLC
04.2021 - Current
Controller
Marashlian and Donahue PLLC & The Commpliance Group, Inc
09.2013 - 04.2021
Seasonal Auditor
Matthews Carter and Boyce
09.2007 - 03.2012
Controller
Stepping Stones Preschool
09.2001 - 09.2013
Controller
American Wind Energy Association
05.1998 - 02.2001
Supervisor
Matthews, Carter and Boyce
11.1993 - 05.1998
Senior Accountant
Thomas Havey & CO
08.1990 - 04.1993
Accountant
Security Photo Corporation
09.1988 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Mathematics
Lebanon Valley College
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