Chaitali Dave

**** *. ******** ***, ****#***

Chicago, IL 60634

Phone: 708-***-****

ab1j6v@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

- Practical, results-oriented Finance Professional with 8+ years

in Manufacturing, Investment Banking and CPA firm.

- Experienced Financial and Cost Analyst; Boeing, Lehman, E*TRADE,

Navigant Consulting.

- Expertise in project finance, forecasting and control, treasury

operations, tax preparation.

Education:

. Master of Science - Information Systems - February 2013 -

February 2015

University of Phoenix

. Masters of Science - Accounting - July 2010- September 2012

University of Phoenix

. Masters of Business Analytics - June 2010 - August 2010

Villanova University

. Six Sigma - Green Belt - May 2010 - August 2010

Villanova University

. Bachelors of Arts - Economics - June 1995 - May 1998

Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois

Computer Skills:

- Advanced Knowledge of, Hyperion, Cognos, Vista, SharePoint, EAS

/Oracle PeopleSoft, eXtensible Business Reporting Language

(XBRL), Visio and MS Project.

- Proficient in Accounting & Tax Software: Quickbooks, Peachtree,

ACCPAC, Prosystem.

- Proficient with tax research tools: CCH, BNA, RIA, Brentmark

- Developed financial report spreadsheet using Excel & Lotus 1-2-

3,

- Developed queries & maintaining database: ACT, Access, & AS/400

- Working Knowledge of C++, HTML, CSS.

Work Experience:

R and D Consulting, Chicago, IL

Senior Analyst (Contract position) September 2012 -

Present

. Analyze variances, monthly key operating measures are accurately

reported

. Produce daily, weekly, monthly reports of operations and performance.

. Audit existing business procedures; assist in identifying and

implementing cost reduction opportunities and supporting cost

reduction teams.

. Assist division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process.

Records reoccurring expenses, such as depreciation, taxes, insurance

for the location.

. Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual

plan.

. Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

. Prepare and / or maintain functional and technical documentation

pertaining to training of accounting applications.

. Conduct weekly and monthly meetings to review project status as to

timing and completion.

Boeing Company, Berkeley Heights, NJ February 2, 2009 -

February 27, 2011

Deputy Director Program and Finance

. Initiated and assigned Estimates at Completion (EACs) and financial

and resource forecasts.

. Developed and Analyzed cost and schedule performance measurement,

baselines and variance analyses

. Provided weekly actual reports to program management, processes labor

journals, creates Activity IDs, tracks funding status, and conducts ad

hoc budget analysis.

. Utilized specialized knowledge of forecast analysis: rates

(production, overhead, and usage), resource staffing, long range

business plan, Earned Value Management (EVM), company accounting

systems, and contractual requirements to develop and maintain

forecasts.

. Provided subject matter expertise to troubleshoot process and tool

issues, determine root cause and recommended solutions.

. Experienced user; VISTA, COGNOS, Documentum, Oracle Hyperion Workforce

Planning, Oracle - PeopleSoft Excel, Visio, and MS Project.

. Created and maintained SharePoint Sites for the business unit.

. Analyze impact of proposed solution across the business, develop use

cases to explain/ demonstrate business requirements and specifications

to IT team; contribute a business or process perspective during design

reviews

Cox and Company, Inc New York, NY June 2008 - January

2009

Cost Accountant

. Collected and analyzed cost accounting data from all sources involved

in product manufacturing and servicing at the Customer, Product and

Line of Business level

. Participate in the selection and implementation of software and

systems to automate and document cost accumulation activities

. Supported large capital projects from a budget, cost control and cash

flow standpoints along with being able to develop accurate product

costs and inventory analysis and valuations.

. Developed unit costs for products and services using applicable

measurement techniques appropriate to activity based costing.

. Conducted operational activity interviews with floor managers and

staff, documented findings and translate documented activities into

measurable activities, used time measurement techniques to measure

time spent on products and services in setting standards.

. Created plans and reports using Hyperion Workforce Planning, and

Visual Manufacturing for management.

Lehman Brothers, Inc. New York, NY September 2005 -

February 2006

Senior Auditor

. Conducted interviews, documented and tested business area and controls

to determine their adequacy and effectiveness.

. Prepare risk-based audits/reviews. Evaluated internal controls in

accordance with the applicable audit program and division policy,

completed prior to substantive testing.

. Responsible of timely accomplishment of audits for following business

areas: Treasury, Income Statement - Close Production and Tax.

. Planned and monitored audit progress and evaluate staff auditor's work

to ensure timely and thorough completion of the audit.

Navigant Consulting, Inc. Vienna, VA March 2005 -

September 2005

Senior Consultant

. Project: Fannie Mae - Accounting Standards Implementation

- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance (including FASB, Sarbanes-

Oxley)

- Financial Reporting department Process Improvement

-Manage change and transform client's processes by effective use of

technology

-Analyzed quarterly and annual information for SEC filings, as

required

- Provide operational insights and practical improvements to more

reliably control their financial information, processes and

systems.

E*trade Bank Arlington, VA June 2004 - January

2005

Accountant - SEC Analyst

. Responsible for compilation, and preparation of SEC filings, 10k's and

10Qs, financial statements and associated disclosures, research and

interpretation of new accounting guidance relevant to the Banking

industry

. Prepare quarterly press releases for Investor Relations, other

financial reporting, financial analysis, analysis of business

segments.

. Coordinating External Audit.

. Assist in the preparation and review of schedules included in the

quarterly Thrift Financial Report (TFR) and FOCUS report

. Prepare less complex OTS schedules including Balance Sheet (SC),

Income Statement (SO), Charge-offs (VA), Delinquencies (PD), and

others

. Complete other financial analysis as needed to fulfill external

information requests as well as schedules for board reports and audit

committee.

. In the off-cycle, investigate and resolve reporting problems or

issues, as well as improving work paper documentation and reporting

processes.

. Used Oracle Financial Applications, including ADI, Applications,

Hyperion and Demonstrated strong spreadsheets and systems skills

Blackman Kallick Bartelstien, LLP Chicago, IL October

2002- May 2004

Staff Analyst

. Prepare employment tax & income tax for individual, partnership,

corporate, fiduciary, and non-profit clients with all appropriate

attachments. Performed accounting and prepared financial statements.

. Taught tax accountants updated Gift tax law, and single handedly

handle gift tax return filing for the year 2003.

. Responsible research & planning on various tax issues, including

analysis of new tax laws & proposed legislation.

. Applied company internal controls requirements in performing

accounting processes and procedures.

. Developed knowledge to apply basic spreadsheet analysis to accounting,

and tax concepts and ethical standards.

. Strong analytical skills and computer skills, including proficiency in

Excel and tax research tools; CCH, BNA, & RIA.

. Demonstrated versatility in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks

and large project work with time and budget constrains. Used Caseware,

Quickbooks, Brentmark, Prosystem, Basiskeeper and Excel as part of

daily routine.

Triton Community College -Book Store Chicago, Illinois

January 2002- October 2002

Assistant Accountant

. Provide complete bookkeeping service on a monthly basis for the

bookstore.

. Generate general, payroll, accounts receivable/payable ledgers;

financial statements, year end closings, and bonuses.

. Designed and implemented transition from paper to a fully integrated

computer accounting system.

. Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, billing/invoicing,

collections, payroll, financial statements, petty cash, sales tax, and

payroll tax returns.

. Produced monthly budgeting and analytical reports.

. Kept track of the Revenue Cycle for the bookstore including cash

sales, deposits, billing, accounts receivable, and collections. Used

Excel, ACCPAC, AS/400, Lotus 123, First System, Courseworks

TD Waterhouse Securities Inc Chicago, Illinois June

2000 - August 2001

Registered Broker: Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, Compliance Officer.

. Responsible to place orders to buy and sell stocks, options, mutual

funds, and/or other investment products for clients over the phone,

averaging to a 50 calls (incoming and/or outgoing) daily.

. Involved in administrative compliance, researching and answering

questions regarding order execution, execution price, and market place

and providing market insight.

. Convened detail information to resolve trade or account related

disputes, deal with situations involving open liability and market

risk, and work as a liaison to the order room.

. Handled and placing orders, inquiries, researched problems and

developed solutions using electronic trading systems (ADP Quote and

Order Processing System, Nice log, Micro bank, CTI System).

. Contributed to the development of new revenue generation either

through existing accounts or procuring new relationships.

. Demonstrated knowledge of, and keep up-to-date with NASD and SEC Rules

and Regulations related to opening different types of Accounts, Option

Approval level, Margin requirement and maintenance, 90days Restriction

and confirm with in-house standards

Tripp Lite Power Protection. Chicago, Illinois April

1999 - June 2000

Finance Co-ordinate.

. Compiled reports of from account receivable department and submitted

analysis to upper management.

. Reconciled accounts on past due list and summarizing monthly inventory

rollover and bad debt reversals. Analyzing monthly changes in domestic

and international accounts.

. Handled calculating DSO for each collector and helped formulate

strategy for faster resolution. Managed accounts with vendors such as

MicroCenter, CDW, Staples, Sam's Club.

. Responsible for generating and submitting comparative analysis of

financial statements: Account Receivable, Inventory, and Travel

Expenses on bi- weekly & monthly basis.

. Responsible for industry related search & analysis of customers &

competitors.

. Other projects included checking orders released daily over the limit,

maintaining & updating foreign exchange rates, & industry related

press releases. Developed and maintained queries & reports using Excel

& AS/400.

Volunteering and Cause:

. River Grove Public Library - Trustee - Board of Directors

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