Summary Profile

C.P.A. with over ten (**) years of experience as a Controller and Finance Manager. Previous and current responsibilities include general accounting and accounts payable, preparation of monthly financial statements and budgets, working with internal and external auditors, management of real estate properties, investment and special projects. Experience led to the knowledge of GAAP Accounting Principles, Financial Analysis, Business Administration and Management of Accounting Department.

Career Overview

National Community Investment Fund

and affiliates (Chicago-Downtown)

Controller 2014 - present

Perform financial and management functions including month/quarter/year end close process and development of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, consolidation, analysis, and budgets for National Community Investment Fund, affiliates, and twenty NCIF New Markets Capital Fund Sub-CDEs.

Lead and manage multiple and challenging assignments concurrently.

Responsible for completing budgets, financial forecasts and reports for the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer ensuring accuracy and on time completion giving the opportunity to maximize forecasted revenues.

Develop and perform dashboards and business models with multiple scenarios.

Execute ability to see big picture, countered by attention to detail, and present complex issues, ideas and solutions in a simple way.

Complete annual independent audits and A-133 audits.

Communicate with external auditors and banks on a regular basis.

Conduct internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance for all company government programs including New Markets Tax Credit program and operational efficiency.

Restructure financial reporting system in accordance with organizational changes to guarantee companies are current with all financial regulations.

Implement various special projects for the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

Oversight company's investment activity functions include analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Meet deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Develop and achieve collaborative working environment and relationships.

Housing Opportunities for Women, Inc. § Chicago, IL

1614-1622 Jonquil Terrace, § Chicago, IL

Jonquil Development Corporation, § Chicago, IL

Controller 2006 - 2014

Direct financial management functions including but not limited to month end close process, development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, consolidation, analysis, financial forecasts and budgets as well as decreasing inaccuracies thus leading to companies’ revenues growth.

Supervise accounting staff and oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, accounts reconciliation and cash management in return raised companies’ standards while maintaining high levels of corporates integrity.

Complete and ace government as well as annual independent audits and A-133 audits confirming accurate companies processes ensuring new government contracts and a continue stream of revenues confirming stable future companies finances. Communicate with external auditors on a regular basis.

Administer all financial management systems as well as a number of human resources, insurances functions, pension plans, evaluating and integrating new applications.

Prove thought leadership and an innovative mindset.

Responsible for completing budgets, financial forecasts and reports for the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer ensuring accuracy and on time completion giving the opportunity to maximize forecasted revenues.

Perform internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy furthermore, implement various special projects for the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

Strategically restructure financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes to guarantee companies are current with all financial regulations.

Evidence to drive continuous improvement and challenge.

Reduce monthly closing cycle with identification and implementation of enhanced closing.

Successfully manage over twenty two (22) government contracts, 3 real estate properties (residential buildings) and increase productivity levels by providing enhanced reconciliation processes in return recognized budgetary inconsistencies in time to make changes allowing the company to utilize all of the provided budget from government contracts.

Consistently meet deadlines.

Demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple projects to achieve corporate objectives as a direct result growing one-self to be an indispensible tool for the Chief Executive Officer.

Housing Opportunities for Women, Inc. § Chicago, IL

Senior Accountant 2005 – 2006

Carried out general ledger functions including accounts analysis and reconciliation, journal entries and accounts payable/receivable, creating a mistake free environment.

Performed and human resources functions ensuring proper paper work documentation and legal actions ensuring company stability.

Managed a process of the independent annual and government program audits, year-end closing process reducing busy work and pressure for the executive director of the company.

Collaborated with management to ensure integrity of the work of all company departments and government programs resulting in a promotion to the role of company Controller.

Housing Opportunities for Women, Inc. § Chicago, IL

Accountant 2000 – 2005

Performed accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, payroll, creating a positive and easily managed environment.

Recorded and reconciled vouchers and payments while decreasing mistakes as well as provided reports to management ensuring a stress-free environment.

Prepared supporting schedules for the annual audit, assisted in year-end closing and auditing reducing busy work and pressure for the controller of the company.

H&R Block Tax Company, LLC

Tax Advisor II (seasonal, part-time) 2001 – 2008

Prepared Income Tax for Individuals and Business.

Association of Attorneys of Tatarstan Republic § Kazan, Russia

Attorney at Law 1997 – 1999

Provided legal, financial, consulting services for individuals, as well as multiple business verticals including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and non-for-profit organization.

Prepared legal and financial documents for individuals and business, bankruptcy filing, banking documents, articles of incorporation and bylaws ensuring proper mistake free document guideline compliance.

Defended client’s rights in government and various business departments ensuring proper justice was handed out to the defendants.

MIK Wholesale, Inc. § Kazan, Russia

Senior Accountant 1995 – 1997

Performed bookkeeping/accounting and human resources functions, processed payroll.

Prepared financial statements and reports, worked in collaboration with controller and executive director to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.

Additional Skills

Microsoft Office 2010 Pro Plus

Fund EZ

Quick Books

Great Plains

TPS (H&R Block)

Turbo Tax

Fluent in Russian

Education

Master of Science in Business Law

TISBI University of Management – Kazan, Russian Federation (1990 – 1994)

Master of Science, Chemical and Technology of Heterogeneous Systems

Kazan State Technological University – Kazan, Russian Federation (1982 – 1988)

Credentials

Registered Certified Public Accountant

Illinois Board of Examiners – Champaign, Illinois (2009)

Professional Accounting / CPA Certificate

Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, Illinois (2001 – 2002)

Income Tax Preparation Certificate

H&R Block Tax Company, LLC – Kansas City, Missouri (2001)

Certificate in Computerized Accounting

Jewish Vocational Services – Chicago, Illinois (1999)

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