Renée Paul

• Achieved timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making. Delivered accurate SEC reporting and audit compliance. Resolved legal issues to mitigate risks. Streamlined accounts payable and bank reconciliation processes. Enhanced payroll and HR efficiency. Tackled tax issues and successfully managed ad hoc requests.

• Assisted with financial reporting and analysis tasks. Supported budgeting and cash flow forecasting efforts. Aided in training and mentoring accounting staff and finance teams. Maintained client relations through calls and site visits. Managed workflow to meet filing deadlines and maintain accuracy. Reduced month end close from average of 20 days to 7 days at assigned sights. Addressed ad hoc items as needed.

Executed comprehensive financial reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Reviewed and verified financial documentation for adherence to internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
• Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations and successful completion of audits.

• Achieved timely and accurate financial reporting through effective month-end processes. Improved bank reconciliation accuracy and streamlined inventory management. Enhanced intercompany reconciliation processes, resulting in better financial oversight. Optimized accounts payable and receivable functions, leading to efficient payroll and sales commission calculations. Delivered precise journal entries, including prepaids and accruals, while ensuring proper expense allocations. Completed ad hoc analyses and projects, driving informed business decisions. Established a robust chart of accounts for multiple entities, facilitating better financial tracking. Successfully transitioned accounting systems from QuickBooks to Restaurant 365, enhancing reporting capabilities. Implemented a new POS system (Tabit) across multiple locations, increasing operational efficiency. Managed a team of 7 employees, collaborating effectively with all levels of management and ownership.

• Assisted in financial reporting and analysis tasks. Supported account reconciliation and analysis processes. Processed journal entries for fixed assets and inventory. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Facilitated invoicing and banking activities. Prepared financial presentations for management and operations. Conducted ad hoc analysis as required. Utilized manufacturing and ERP system - Monarch.

• Attended Culinary School in Sarasota, Florida. While attending, held a job as a Private Chef in Sarasota Florida, assisted a colleague with her catering business and completed my Externship at The Foundation Room, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Upon completing my culinary degree, I relocated from Florida to Nevada to continue employment with The Foundation Room.

Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.

• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
• Collaborated with IT department to ensure robust cybersecurity measures protected financial data.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to close monthly books.
• Improved financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
• Improved cash flow management with rigorous monitoring and analysis of receivables and payables.
• Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
• Assisted in IPO, eventual Bankruptcy and emergence from Bankruptcy
• Trained global teams on Financial Reporting and Revenue Recognition
• Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
• Fostered relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and regulatory agencies, to support business objectives.
• Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
• Administered benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and enhancing employee satisfaction.
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
• Conducted salary and market benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation and attract top talent.
• Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
• Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
• Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.