Tammy Strickland
Anderson,SC
Summary
Seasoned CFO with a proven track record at adept in cash flow management and fostering a continuous learning mindset. Spearheaded financial strategy development and process improvements, securing significant savings and enhancing decision-making accuracy. Skilled in Excel and QuickBooks, and known for adaptability and collaborative leadership, significantly impacting organizational growth.
Strong focus on team collaboration, driving financial performance, and adapting to changing business needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance. Known for reliability and achieving significant results through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.
Dedicated and loyal with financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements with 15+ years experience.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Blackstream Companies
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted in-depth financial assessments for enhanced strategic decision-making.
- Presented comprehensive financial reports to executive team, facilitating informed governance.
- Promoted knowledge-sharing initiatives to team members.
- Led financial forecasting efforts to support organizational growth initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration by mentoring executive members to enhance company initiatives.
- Created budgets, processed payroll, and managed accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements monthly to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and preparation of related reports.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounts receivable and accounts payable system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
- Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to drive process improvements that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Asset debt covenant project for partner saving the asset from foreclosure,
Controller
Blackstream Companies
03.2018 - Current
- Developed annual budgets by collaborating with department heads to align financial goals.
- Conducted audits to identify compliance gaps and develop corrective actions.
- Coordinated training sessions to improve team competency in financial systems.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for enhanced visibility into organizational performance.
- Generated comprehensive financial reports by consolidating data from multiple departments.
- 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 payroll data entry and processing for 20+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, and credit card processing.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Negotiated favorable terms with financial institutions, securing loans and lines of credit that supported business growth.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Accounting Manager
US Foodservice
05.1990 - 01.2010
- Conducted performance evaluations for continuous team improvement.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations.
- Created process for collection of vendor contracts and collected nearly $2M dollars in 9 months.
- Reviewed vendor contracts for compliance.
- Created process for COD accounts reducing the DSO by 1 day.
- Managed semiannual inventory counts until system monthly cycle inventory counts was in place eliminating semiannual cycle accounts saving the company 2 days of business annually.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Managed fixed asset additions and disposals to maintain high accuracy of rolling stock and warehouse equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCSkills
- Cash flow management
- Financial process improvement
- Financial strategy development
- Adaptability to change
- Continuous learning mindset
- Team player and people person
- Adapt to change
- Excel, Quickbooks, People Soft, Sage, Billcom, Microsoft Dynamics, Gmail, and Microsoft Outlook
- 150 Accounting hours
- Multitasker
- Human Resources and Payroll
2024 CFO Of the Year - Upstate Greenville
Currently work in the real estate industry and the last two years have been challenging in the residential and commercial markets. In order for the company to be successful, cash flow compliance was essential to the success of the business. Through team work and collaboration, headcount remained consistent. I recommended that the executive team decrease their salary for one year. As a result, no one was asked to reduce their hours or lose their position. As a I look back, it was the greatest gift to the staff and the company.
There were many sacrifices.. Early on I was asked to manage payroll and human resources and implement processes during an already difficult time. While it added time to my day, I learned so much and created so many relationships encouraging the staff and helping others. Multitasking was the key to getting through each and every day.
It still is and was a strategic time working with financial banking partners. A line of credit was approved which was a miracle. The real estate industry will continue to work through cash flow strategies for the next four to six months as the cyclical market changes.
I was honored to receive the award which was received for working hard and investing in the company's future.
Timeline
CFO
Blackstream Companies
12.2021 - Current
Controller
Blackstream Companies
03.2018 - Current
Accounting Manager
US Foodservice
05.1990 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Winthrop University
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