Stacy Bruckshaw
Branford,CT
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Skilled Controller bringing 30 years of experience working with Small Business organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of ERP Systems.. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Perception Programs
02.2022 - Current
- State Grant Reporting, Cash Flow Statements and Banking, Journal Entries for Month End Closing, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliations, Budget Preparation for $8 million Portfolio, Accruals and Allocations for numerous cost centers and Financial Reporting, Monitor Spending and Communicate with Program Directors, Supervise staff of 1, NICRA Indirect Cost Rate Proposals
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- 0Managed payroll data entry and processing for 90 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
Accountant
Zuse Inc., Manufacturing
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Brought all accounts and reconciliations up to dayte from a 9 month backlog.
Accountant
Vista Life Innovations Non-Profit
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Assist with conversion from Quickbooks to Financial Edge, Transfer Budgets into New System, Create Financial Reports for use within the Department, Create Departmental Budget vs
- Actual Reports
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Accountant
Creative Arts Workshop Non-Profit
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Monitor and record restricted and unrestricted donations, Prepare Journal Entries for month/year end closings, Audit preparation and Financial Statements, Banking and Account Reconciliations
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Senior Financial Analyst
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for budgetary control of $10 million portfolio, Monitor compliance with programmatic objectives financial expenditures and reporting requirements, Prepare and submit timely accurate comprehensive financial reports, Advise Program Directors in preparing budget modifications, Prepare journal entries when required to reallocate expense, Ensure accuracy of the Aged Receivable balance, Assist with Medicare, Medicaid and UDS Cost Reporting, Assist with the preparation and coordination of schedules for the year-end financial and OMB A-133 audits
Senior Financial and Budget Analyst
IPA Innovation for Poverty Action
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible for budgetary control of a $40 million portfolio for multiple cost entities, Prepare and submit timely accurate comprehensive financial data reports, Advise Program Directors in preparing budget modifications and funding requests, Review AP aging for accuracy and accrual entries, Ensure accuracy of the Aged Receivable balance, Update International Currency Exchange rates, Cross-train in accounting functions to provide departmental assistance as needed, Prepare journal entries for Month/Year end closing procedures and reconciliations, Process wage payments and wire transfers to international destinations, Prepare schedules for auditors
- Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Streamlined budget processes for increased accuracy and timely completion of financial reports.
- Achieved successful audit results through diligent record-keeping and strict adherence to internal controls.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of Management
Ohio, IL01.2006
BS Accounting - Accounting
Devry University
Ohio, IL01.2004
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Financial Forecasting
- General Ledger Management
- Budget Administration
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Budget Development
- Financial statements expertise
- Audit Coordination
Softwareandtrainingexperience
- Sage Non-Profit Online
- QuickBooks
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle – Compudata
- Sales and Use Seminar
- Tax Software
- TurboTax
- USAID Rules and Regulations
Timeline
Controller
Perception Programs
02.2022 - Current
Accountant
Zuse Inc., Manufacturing
08.2020 - 02.2022
Accountant
Vista Life Innovations Non-Profit
01.2020 - 01.2020
Accountant
Creative Arts Workshop Non-Profit
04.2019 - 09.2019
Senior Financial Analyst
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation
09.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Financial and Budget Analyst
IPA Innovation for Poverty Action
12.2013 - 01.2016
MBA - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of Management
BS Accounting - Accounting
Devry University
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