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Rouzanna Oulianovskaia

New York,USA

Summary

A goal-driven chief financial officer with a strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals, using effective controls and successful planning. Offering several years of experience in the field. Excellent record of guiding leadership on strategic acquisitions and capital projects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

MC Hospitality Group LLC
New York , NY
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed timely creation of financial reports adhering to GAAP standards.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans to aid organizational growth.
  • Monitored business trend forecasts to optimize growth opportunities.
  • Guided internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
  • Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting, and other financial operations.
  • Authorized budgets for new funding initiatives.
  • Reduced financial losses by refining strategies to enhance corporate positioning.
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive growth, improve profitability, and maximize long-term value.
  • Established policies related to internal controls over the organization's accounting systems and financial processes.
  • Completed analysis of company financial data and produced industry reports outlining metrics and results.
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Oversaw cash flow management activities, including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration, and banking functions.
  • Prepared detailed reports for executive leadership regarding key performance indicators such as sales growth or expense ratios.
  • Reviewed contracts before execution by the company to ensure they were financially sound decisions.
  • Prepared accounts and conducted audits according to regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with the IT department on the implementation of software solutions.

Chief Financial Officer

Zucker's Bagels Hospitality Group
New York, NY
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Restaurant Group, ($24 million in sales annually)
  • Oversaw the full spectrum of financial operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Oversaw the general accounting system, applying standard principles of accounting, cost determinations, and statistical analysis
  • Managed all financial functions of the multi-entity business, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close of the books
  • Led team of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and HR.
  • Managed accounting compliance and various tax matters such as payroll, property, sales, and commercial rent taxes.
  • Managed the preparation of detailed financial analyses for management levels.
  • Conducted financial analyses with a focus on capital investments.
  • Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Financial Controller

Pro Tax Center
Brooklyn, NY
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Possessed comprehensive expertise in GAAP, finance, insurance, payroll, and Human Resources.
  • Optimizes corporate structure.
  • Led the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
  • Performed detailed reviews of financial data about significant investments, strategic pricing choices, and new contracts.
  • Handled various tax-related responsibilities including payroll, property, and sales taxes.
  • Oversaw cash management reporting and analysis, and working capital.
  • Worked with department managers to create, execute, and manage the yearly budget.
  • Supported business strategy through strategic planning and budgeting.
  • Designed and executed strategic framework while aligning goals and objectives seamlessly.
  • Provided recommendations for solid business decisions aligned with company policies and procedures.
  • Designed and executed processes to meet evolving business requirements, enhancing standardization.
  • Created procedures and financial policies to establish controls.
  • Spearheaded implementation of accounting systems, mapping revenue from POS.
  • Designed dependable and precise payroll framework ensuring correct income statement and weekly flash report documentation.
  • Constructed innovative tips structure ensuring equitable distribution without discrepancies.

Financial Controller

HILL COUNTRY HOSPITALITY/HFA Group
New York, NY
01.2018 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: Restaurant Group, ($30 million insales annually)
  • Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for various management tiers.
  • Managed comprehensive accounting and tax matters encompassing payroll, business, property, sales, and commercial rent taxes.
  • Provided recommendations for making informed business decisions while maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented and maintained adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Provided financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contracts.
  • Managed Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
  • Ensured successful implementation of the new payroll system by providing and verifying transfer data, GL export, benefits, and transit deductions.

Senior Accountant

CHINA GRILL MANAGEMENT
New York, NY
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Restaurant Group, ($30 million sales annually)
  • Executed month-end closing processes.
  • Completed monthly and quarterly sales and use tax filings.
  • Managed payroll processing for 150 employees on a weekly basis using ADP Payroll Services.
  • Managed open enrollments and terminations for employee benefits such as PTO, medical, dental, vision, COBRA, transit benefits, and 401K.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies in Accounts Payable and Receivables.
  • Assisted in generating budgets and forecasts for all outlets.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports for the management team.
  • Supported both internal and external audit processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Strategic financial planning
  • Budget development
  • Financial management
  • Cash flow management
  • Business forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Corporate leadership
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial policy creation
  • Operational decision making
  • Proficiency with Microsoft
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • MAS90/200
  • Restaurant 365
  • Compeat
  • Micros
  • Salido
  • Toast
  • RPower
  • Avero
  • Salido
  • Square
  • Stripe
  • Triple Seat
  • Ceridian
  • Oasis
  • ADP
  • Paylocity

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

MC Hospitality Group LLC
12.2024 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

Zucker's Bagels Hospitality Group
04.2022 - 12.2023

Financial Controller

Pro Tax Center
06.2021 - 04.2022

Financial Controller

HILL COUNTRY HOSPITALITY/HFA Group
01.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Accountant

CHINA GRILL MANAGEMENT
12.2014 - 01.2018

Master of Business Administration -

BROOKLYN COLLEGE
Rouzanna Oulianovskaia