Susan TALLY
Olathe
Summary
Results-driven Controller with expertise in payroll processing, budget preparation, and audit oversight. Proven ability to streamline financial processes and mentor teams, driving efficiency and compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
NAFB
08.2002 - 12.2025
- Oversaw financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation and cost control.
- Led monthly financial reviews, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Streamlined accounting workflows through automation, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in reporting
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional growth and skill development within the department.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
- Managed audit processes, coordinating with external auditors to ensure transparency and accountability in financial practices.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics to support strategic decision-making for long-term planning.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for six employees and several contractors to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa, IA05-1978
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Financial forecasting
- Budget preparation
- Accounts receivable management
- Budget administration
- Team oversight
- AP/AR invoicing
Certification
Sage Accounting Software Certification
Timeline
Controller
NAFB
08.2002 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science -
Hawkeye Community College