ROHEIMA STRINGER, M.B.A.

acoy9j@r.postjobfree.com • cell phone 313-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced Controller/Accounting Manager, B.S., M.B.A, CMA candidate with 20 plus years in a broad range of disciplines. Practical

knowledge of GAAP practices for internal controls, auditing, cash flow, financial statement preparation (BS and P&L), and general

ledger reporting. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Talented leader directing financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core

competencies include:

• Accounting Management • Cash Management • Accounting Systems

• Financial Analysis • Budgeting • Regulatory Compliance

• Forecasting • Cost Reductions • Efficiency Improvements

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Mariah’s Christian Preschool Center, Inc, Raleigh, NC Sept 2014 - present

(Childcare Provider)

Office Manager- Finance Manager

Direct all financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly/yearly financial statements, financial forecasts,

and budgets. Manage and direct general accounting functions. Supervise and manage all employees, process payroll, responsible for

timely payment of all tax payments and tax returns. Monitor operational policies and procedure manuals.

Maintain employee and child files using ProCare software.

Prepare monthly billing and attendance files.

Maintain bank accounts and expenses using QuickBooks software

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Federal, State, and local agencies.

Maintain all office documents to meet agency requirements.

MEIDEN AMERICA, INC, North America Division, Northville, MI 2009 – Aug 2014

MEIDEN TECHNICAL CENTER, N.A. LLC.

($18 million provider of dynamometer sales, service, and testing solutions)

North American Accounting Manager

Direct all financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly/yearly financial statements, financial forecasts,

and budgets. Manage and direct general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, fixed assets, P&L, and cash

management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Interact with the North

American President and Japanese parent company concerning financial forecasts and reports.

Worked on the SAP implementation team

Spearheaded implementation of policies and procedures that improved tracking reducing operating expenses by 20%

Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes by developing Chart

of Accounts, Accounting Instruction Manual, and presentation of quality spreadsheets for monthly international

management reporting.

Consistently meet deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.

Reduced annual expenses by 27% through identification of inaccurate and unnecessary vendor payments.

Increased productivity levels 40% by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation processes.

Continued…

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Career Experience Continued

Reduced monthly closing cycle from 15 to 3 days with identification and implementation of enhanced closing procedures.

Initiated and lead team in reclassifying property tax reporting reducing annual tax values from $10 million to $4.5 million for a

45% reduction in annual property tax liability.

Standard job costing duties including monitoring, analysis, and reporting to project managers.

KUX ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS, INC., Westland, MI 1998 – 2008

($12 million provider of corporate re-imaging systems)

Controller

Supervised staff of 15 (5 direct/10 indirect reports) prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in

accordance with business plan. Worked with CFO/ President to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information. Compiled periodic

financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational

efficiency/accuracy. Developed skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Managed and

developed Human Resources and Payroll processes for optimal efficiency. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects. Managed

contract review, lien and bond reviews and filings. Successfully transitioned the accounting process into the construction accounting

process.

Ultimately promoted from A/P clerk (1998) to Staff Accountant (1999) to Assistant Controller (2001) and to Controller

(2003).

Effectively reduced monthly closing cycle to four days from three weeks with identification and recommendation of enhanced

closing procedures.

Successfully implemented policy to reduce T&E by $2700. 00 per month

Performed multi-state HR and payroll functions and reduced functions processing time by implementing automated time

management system to reduce payroll process by 3 days and reducing staff by 20%

Continuously monitored and developed corporate policy and procedures to meet changing business objectives

Developed and trained collection team to reduce past due accounts by 81%

Maintained bank relationships and implemented positive pay system

Maintained and developed relationship with external audit firms

ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO., Detroit, MI 1988 – 1996

($9.5 billion operator of conventional supermarkets)

Inventory Control/Accounts Payable Section Supervisor

Closed and prepared monthly departmental reports. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger

transactions. Worked in collaboration with Accounting Manager to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of

overall business objectives.

Key Achievements:

Consistently met corporate deadlines in reporting.

Maintained positive communication with vendors and upper management in conflict resolution.

Supervised bi-annual warehouse physical inventories and monitored variance analysis reports for perishable warehouse servicing

100 stores.

Software Skills

Exceptional computer skills which include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks, Quicken, AS/400, SAP, MS Dynamics,

ERP type systems, ADP, and Paycor.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, (2007)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, ONSITE PROGRAM

Bachelor of Science, Accounting (2001)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, ONSITE PROGRAM

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