QZEENA TAYLOR
Neptune,NJ
Summary
Skilled Controller bringing 13 years of experience working with Construction organizations. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Controller
Schneider Electric
Secaucus, New Jersey
01.2009 - Current
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Develops, manages, hires, and trains well experienced, motivated and results driven team of Project Accountants and administrative professionals
- Oversees all aspects of financial control in the branch including P & L Management, ASC 606 revenue recognition as well as contract review for executive management approval
- Prepares and submits monthly and annual P & L forecasts
- Manages branch DSO portfolio to ensure working capital goals are met
- Prepares manpower and head count planning forecasts and budgets
- Supervises and verifies expenditures ensuring compliance with internal controls and company best policies and procedures
- Conducts monthly analysis of billings to ensure revenue projections are aligned with cost projections
- Provides financial support for key financial/company initiatives in order to appropriately seek strategic financial opportunities
- Perform special process investigations to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Reviews journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
- Works with General Manager to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Program Manager (Services)
Schneider Electric
Secacus, United States
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managements operations of over 600 projects with total revenue of $100 million.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Project Accountant
Schneider Electric
Secaucus, United States
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment for approximately 300 projects with total revenue of approximately 60 million.
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for General Management.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
Certification - Construction Management And Design
New York University
New York, NY11.2021
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Phoenix
11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Operating Systems Windows and MAC OS
- Software Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamics, SharePoint, QuickBooks
- Business Systems
- P&L Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Budget Preparation
- Administration and Reporting
- Project Management
- Cost Management
- Financial Management
- Business Acumen
- Team-Building Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Program Manager (Services)
Schneider Electric
08.2020 - 12.2021
Branch Controller
Schneider Electric
01.2009 - Current
Project Accountant
Schneider Electric
12.2006 - 12.2008
Certification - Construction Management And Design
New York University
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
New Jersey City University
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