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Certification
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Rebecca Kyriacou

Rebecca Kyriacou

Stony Point,NY

Summary

Strategic finance leader with robust experience in corporate financial management and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving financial performance, and adapting to changing business needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, and compliance. Known for reliability and achieving significant results through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Financial Controller

DCW Casing, LLC
08.2019 - Current
  • Oversee all aspects of the month-end and year end close processes, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Manage payroll data entry and processing for 140 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Reduce operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Improve financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Conduct regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Collaborate closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Plan budgets, authorize expenditures, monitor accounting processes and coordinate financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Develop comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
  • Collaborate with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Identify areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
  • Lead organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
  • Support executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
  • Spearhead the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
  • Implement rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
  • Provide treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Accurately complete financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Manage daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Direct corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.

Financial Controller

PowerPak Civil & Safety, LLC
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 90 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
  • Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
  • Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.

Financial Consultant, Outsourced Accountant and Controller

RH Management, Inc.
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Oversaw daily financial functions, including accounting and financial reporting that facilitated executive and strategic decision making
  • Performed cash management, forecasting and reporting
  • Enhanced quality and accuracy of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems
  • Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses and documented procedures
  • Prepared/supervised accurate and GAAP compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
  • Managed payroll processing and prepared quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, and sales tax filings

Financial Controller

iPacesetters, LLC
10.2012 - 09.2013
  • Collaborated in executive decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports, including firm wide budgets, financial planning and analysis
  • Oversaw and processed daily financial functions, including accounting, as well payroll, benefits & HR
  • Prepared external audit documentation and financial reports for use by management in operational and strategic planning and key decision making
  • Hired, trained and managed competent accounting and finance staff

Accounting Manager

American Institute Holdings, Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Reported to the CFO and supervised a staff of three; managed the monthly and year end closing, including preparation and review of journal entries, general ledger and bank account reconciliations and analyses
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, and provided budget versus actual variance analysis
  • Managed the annual budgeting process, and provided financial forecasting, modeling and analysis
  • Performed cash management and forecasting, managed Payroll, HR and Employee Benefits, and prepared and filed Sales taxes
  • Hired, trained and managed competent accounting and finance staff

Staff Auditor

Maier, Markey & Justic LLP
04.2008 - 11.2009
  • Performed financial audits, reviews, compilations, write ups and financial statements for various clients
  • Ensured proper revenue recognition and reviewed G/L, AP, AR, cash and bank reconciliations
  • Prepared and analyzed Medicaid and Medicare cost reports

Staff Auditor

Lewis, Birch & Ricardo, LLC
07.2007 - 04.2008
  • Performed financial audits, reviews and compilations for privately held clients in various industries, such as manufacturing and not for profit
  • Prepared consolidated, comparative and annual financial statements

Financial Associate

Morgan Stanley
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Prepared the daily Cost to Carry P&L for Interest Sensitive and Credit Sensitive Products
  • Prepared and reviewed the Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Matched Book P&L

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

Dominican University, Orangeburg, NY
01.2004

Skills

  • Strategic business and financial planning
  • Financial reporting and management
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Budget development, implementation and compliance
  • Financial strategy development
  • Risk management and regulatory compliance
  • Corporate leadership
  • ERP system implementation
  • Working capital and cash flow management
  • Business forecasting and valuation
  • Tax planning and strategy
  • International finance and reporting
  • Financial analysis expertise
  • Executive leadership
  • Business and Organizational development
  • Human resources

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In progress (2025)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -In Progress (2026)

Timeline

Financial Controller - DCW Casing, LLC
08.2019 - Current
Financial Controller - PowerPak Civil & Safety, LLC
06.2016 - 05.2019
Financial Consultant, Outsourced Accountant and Controller - RH Management, Inc.
09.2013 - 06.2016
Financial Controller - iPacesetters, LLC
10.2012 - 09.2013
Accounting Manager - American Institute Holdings, Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2012
Staff Auditor - Maier, Markey & Justic LLP
04.2008 - 11.2009
Staff Auditor - Lewis, Birch & Ricardo, LLC
07.2007 - 04.2008
Financial Associate - Morgan Stanley
09.2005 - 07.2007
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - In progress (2025)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) -In Progress (2026)
Dominican University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance
Rebecca Kyriacou