Zachary Papsadora
Nashville,US
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at New England Rehab Hospital of Portland Encompass Health, excelling in budget management and variance analysis. Proven leadership in enhancing compliance and optimizing payroll processes. Proficient in Excel and skilled in fostering team collaboration, driving significant improvements in financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
New England Rehab Hospital of Portland
Portland, ME
11.2021 - 10.2025
- Coordinated with Senior leadership to prepare annual budgets, fostering communication and ensuring alignment with hospital financial goals.
- Facilitated quarterly internal audits, enhancing compliance and reducing financial discrepancies, which strengthened overall fiscal integrity.
- Analyzed financial variances and proposed actionable strategies, leading to improved budget accuracy and informed decision-making.
- Developed a comprehensive tracking system for contract labor projections, facilitating better budget adherence and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared journal entry template ensuring accurate classification and reporting of financial transactions.
- Absorbed AP responsibility - Proficient with QuickBooks.
- Conducted detailed financial variance analyses, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing budget accuracy across departments.
- Oversaw bi-weekly payroll processing for 280+ employees using API Etime and proprietary HRIS systems, ensuring accurate application of overtime and premium pay rules.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Internal control audit for Hospital (Quarterly) & Cost Reporting for both 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Annually).
- Completed weekly Hospital projection for FINPAC.
- Provided guidance and training during bi-weekly hospital orientations, promoting a culture of financial awareness among new staff.
- Documented and processed all garnishments, student loans, and child support orders.
- Maintained consistent knowledge of multi-state and local tax regulations.
- Encompass Health
Payroll Specialist
Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor, ME
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to the payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 125 small/medium-sized business owners.
Sous Chef
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Boston, MA
02.2012 - 12.2019
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Promoted from Rounds Cook to Sous Chef initiated in 2015.
Education
BA - ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Maine
Orono, ME06.2025
Skills
- Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Excel Proficient
- Time Management
- Forecasting
- Account Balancing
- Sage Intact 20
- QS1
- Power - BI
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Accounts Payable
- Variance Analysis
- Excel
- COGS Distribution
- Payroll Management
- Internal Controls
- Data Analysis
- Payroll Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Audit Coordination
- Budget Management
- Cost Accounting
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Cycling
- Family time
- Paddle Boarding
- Finance
- Running
References
- Stacy Bray, New England Rehabilitation Hospital, (207) 662-8488
- Mallory Pollard, Encompass Health Northeast Region, (774) 279-8326
- Jim Paladino, New England Rehab, (207) 730-6720
- Diana Wood, New England Rehabilitation, (207) 831-8045
Timeline
Assistant Controller
New England Rehab Hospital of Portland
11.2021 - 10.2025
Payroll Specialist
Bangor Savings Bank
01.2020 - 09.2021
Sous Chef
Fairmont Copley Plaza
02.2012 - 12.2019
BA - ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Maine