Adrienne P. Charleman

acvvmy@r.postjobfree.com 973-***-**** cell

Controller • Financial & Operational Manager

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Accountant and Operational Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.

Core competencies include:

Accounting Management

Financial Management

Operational Management

Cash Management

Forecasting & Budgeting

Cost Analysis

Technology Integration

Regulatory Compliance

Efficiency Improvements

Career Experience

Atlantic Stars Inc.,

Manhattan, NY January 2012 –

Controller, N.Y. Division

N.Y. Division consists of two Boutique Hotel’s, three Restaurants and two Roof Bar’s

Responsibilities consist but not limited to:

Overseeing the Accounting Department, Payroll Department, and Human Resources.

Spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking and reducing operating expenses.

P& L, Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Food Cost analysis, Payroll cost analysis.

Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes and corporation’s needs.

Served as key leader in effectively implementing cost management and inventory control.

Preparation of Sales Tax, Prompt Tax, Commercial Rent Tax, etc.

Human resources, distribution and maintenance of employee benefits,

A/P, A/R, Daily Sales reporting and reconciliations

Bank reconciliations, CC Reconciliation, & Inter-company reconciliations etc.

Reduced monthly processing time with identification and recommendation of enhanced processing procedures.

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

Marcus Samuelsson Group, dba “The Red Rooster, “August” & “The Blue Parrot”

Manhattan NY, March 2011 – January 2012

Controller – temp position

Gotham City Restaurant Group, dba “The Coffee Shop, Live Bait, & Highliner”

Manhattan NY, February 2008 – February 2011

Controller

Working as an independent Contractor:

1.Jaleo LLC. Inc.dba “, Suba,” “Boqueria” Manhattan, NY April 2007 – 2008

Controller

2.Club Br, LLC dba “BEDNY”, Manhattan, New York, 2004 – 2006

Controller/ H/R Mgr.

3.JJ Taylor Corporation, West Palm Beach, Florida, 2002 – 2004

Corporate - Accounts Payable Manager

Fine Arts Café Inc., dba”Jerry’s Restaurant”

Manhattan, New York, 1989 - 2001

General Manager/Office Manager/Controller

Additional Job responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Managed all operational and financial functions including scheduling, hiring, training, inventory, payroll, all front and back of house operations and procedures.

Assisted in the opening of four restaurants and two roof bars

Prepared and directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Operational Management team concerning financial forecasts and Budgeting.

Reviewed performance variance analysis in accordance with business plan for each location. Compiled weekly financial reporting packages on each division for senior management. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects. Assisted with both internal and external audits.

Implementation of Systems and Controls

Accounting Software, protocols for day to day operations.

Trained Management team in the preparation of recording financial information with respect to operations. These include sales, payroll, COGS, Operating expense, Administrative expense, etc.

Berkley College –formerly Dover Business College –

Clifton Campus Clifton NJ

Adjunct Accounting Professor – 2010 – 2013

Education

MBA, Accounting – (2007)

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Management (1989)

Elmira College – Elmira, New York

Dale Carnegie-Management course and follow-up seminars

Health Department Food Protection Course. Certified N.Y. & FL.

Skills

Proficient -Windows, MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook Express

Accounting Software – Compeat, QuickBooks, AccPac Plus, Navision & Creative Solutions

Restaurant POS Systems - Micros, Aloha, Ncr-Hms, Avero, Open Table,

Payroll - ADP, Payroll Computing Services, Paychex, Compupay (Automated online & manual)

Languages - Conversational Spanish

Previously Certified - CPR Instructor (American Heart Association)

Previously Certified - Emergency Medical Technician

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