Robin Colzie
Facilities Finance Manager
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 35 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Facilities Finance Manager
American Water
Camden, NJ
09.2011 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
Facilities Manager
IPC Command Systems/Orbacom Systems
Mt. Laurel, NJ
06.2000 - 12.2007
- Administer benefit packages and assist in general human resource practices, new hire set up, changes, and terminations, rewriting and initiating new job descriptions, salary and relocation packages, annual compliance reports for the State of NJ.
- Responsible for company payroll for 30 + employees
- Assist employees with routine personnel related questions as the first point of contact for employee related issues
- Establish and maintain computer records, including recruitment files and tests, general files and other information on sick leave, payroll, vacation pay, attendance cards, and hourly time records; maintain confidential employee information and records
- Maintained daily office operations, including management of the facility, furnishings and equipment
- Managed and controlled company change during a multi-million dollar merger/acquisition
- Act as client/vendor contract manager
- Monitor daily productivity and output of operations front-line personnel i.e
- Receptionist, mailroom clerk, housekeeping, etc
- Responsible for A/P & A/R accounts using Stellant & JBA software
- Follow up/ manage customer AP issues (i.e
- Non-payment, rush requests)
- Event planning for company sponsored events, meetings, training classes, etc
Operations Accounting Specialist
WSFS (Formerly First Fidelity Bank)
Burlington, NJ
08.1985 - 04.1992
- Settled general ledger accounts daily
- Improved risk management with diligent monitoring of financial transactions for potential fraud or suspicious activity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Reduced operational errors by conducting thorough audits and providing staff training.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher education
St. Philips College
San Antonio, TX 08.2025 - 05.2011
Business Management - Business Management
Harris School of Business
CherryHill, NJSkills
Financial management
Budget forecasting
Cash flow management
Financial budgeting
Skilled in SAP
Skilled in Microsoft Office
Skilled in Visa Spend Clarity for Enterprise
Attention to detail
Problem-solving aptitude
Human resources knowledge
Active listening
Decision-making
Core Professional Strengths
- Facilities Management/ Contract Negotiations
- Financial Reporting/ Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable/ Payroll Systems
- Human Resources/ Policies & Procedures/Team Building
- Supply Chain Management in Domestic and International Markets
- Project Management
- Excellent ability to interact with differing attitudes and positions of others.
- Ability to exercise good judgment to prioritize work and be extremely detail oriented and very meticulous with paperwork.
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Teacher education
St. Philips College
08.2025 - 05.2011
Facilities Finance Manager
American Water
09.2011 - Current
Facilities Manager
IPC Command Systems/Orbacom Systems
06.2000 - 12.2007
Operations Accounting Specialist
WSFS (Formerly First Fidelity Bank)
08.1985 - 04.1992
Business Management - Business Management
Harris School of Business
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