Susanne R. LeClair

772-***-**** ***** SW Mountain Ash Cir, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 acqm5q@r.postjobfree.com

Controller: Dedicated professional with passion for promoting leadership through team building, employee relations, and positive organizational change. Over 20 years experience in accounting, operations, administrative, leadership, human resources, mergers and acquisitions. Effective communicator, with the ability to build lasting relationship with vendors, auditors, tax professionals as well as leading training initiatives for employees. Proficient in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective strategies to improve performance, operations and profitability.

Core Competancies

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

Full Cycle Accounting

Financial Statements

Earnings & Commissions

Payroll Tax

Group Benefits & 401k

Operations Management

Cash Flow Management

Due Diligence

Budget, Forecasting & Variance

Financial Management

Internal Audits

Relationship Building

Training

Special Assignments

Professional History

Controller/HR Manager Construction Journal – Stuart, FL

October 2008 to Current

Managing Accounting and HR for data and information supplier with operations located in 12 states. Manage full financial activities through annual audit. Completed due diligence, employee on-boarding, downsizing, training and compliance for four acquired competitor corporations. Negotiated health insurance, benefits, and cash management and continued positive vendor relationships. Disputed IRS audit, of W-2 error on behalf of the payroll provider, resulting in the correction of 200+ employees’ wages which were reported higher then earnings. Reporting to President.

Controller/HR Manager Quiet Storm Surf & Sport – Bonita Springs, FL

May 2006 to October 2008

Managed all aspects of Accounting, Payroll, & Human Resources for 25 retail stores located in FL, SC, MD, HI & USVI. Facilitated new store openings, hiring, benefits, created employee manual, budgeting, and created business plans for future store locations. Reported to the President.

Controller/HR Manager Your Auction of Fort Myers – Fort Myers, FL

May 2004 to May 2006

Supported corporate expansion into new territory by hiring, training, and managing auction staff, onsite as well as at mobile locations. Responsible for all HR and accounting functions including P&L reporting, budgeting, general ledger, and tax functions. Reported to the CFO.

Controller IST/QQuest – Dearborn, MI

August 1995 to November 2003

Managed all functions of Accounting Department and Facilities Management

Organized corporate events for employees and vendors with 1000+ attendees including employee and high level executives. Reported to the President.

Consulting Services

2001-Current

Providing consulting services to small business in respect to; Financial Planning, Human Resources, Employment Regulations, Business Registration, Compliance, Training, Hiring, Contract Negations, Employment Taxes, Federal Taxes, and Marketing.

Education

PHD Human Resources M.B.A – Organizational Leadership BAS – Apparel & Textiles

Currently On Hold 2006 1998

Capella Univeristy Central Michigan University Eastern Michigan Univeristy

Certificates

SHRM – SCP

Testing July 2015

Business Organizations

Society for Human Resources

HR Martin County

St. Lucie County Human Resource Association

Volunteer Work

Barn Theater – Costumer, Stuart, FL

Sara’s Kitchen – Port St Lucie, FL

Juvenile Justice Program – Detroit, MI

References

Professional, Employment, and Consulting Services reference available upon request.

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