Finance Director
Resume:
BRENDA WRIGHT
**** ********* *****, *******, ******* 30228
*********@*****.***
CONTROLLER FINANCE DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Hardworking, analytical, and accomplished professional, armed with extensive experience in audit, procurement, accounting, and financial management. Competent at establishing and spearheading financial operations; including general ledger, budgeting, fixed asset, banking, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, and payroll. Capable of determining and resolving operational risks. Articulate communicator and strategist; accustomed to establishing positive relationships with staff and high-level personnel. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), One-Write Plus, QuickBooks, Oracle, Visual Homes, OmniPlus, OmniPlan, Turbo Tax, and various accounting software.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SUPERVISION
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
COST REDUCTION STRATEGIES
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Newark Housing Authority: Newark, NJ - 2005–2012
FINANCE DIRECTOR 2008–2012
- Worked closely with the directors of IT, Human Resources, and Operations departments each month to resolve and discuss organizational concerns related to the Finance Department.
- Administered the organizational cash flow and ensured the sufficiency of funds in paying bills for vendor and payroll.
- Managed the entire accounting operations including transactions related to the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, rent collection, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
- Collaborated and provided solutions to various departments within the agency regarding issues in accounting treatment, problem resolutions, compliance, and policy development.
- Secured the accuracy and timeliness in preparing the financial report; which included results with variance analysis.
- Spearheaded the preparation of the organization’s annual financial reporting package including audit engagement plans; mergers, dispositions, and acquisitions (MD&A); financial statements; and footnotes.
- Rendered strategic support to the agency’s annual compliance and financial audits in adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
- Reviewed and monitored internal controls to secure the agency’s assets in compliance with the regulations and policies of Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Developed recommendations for improvements for the identified internal control issues and inefficiencies.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Played a pivotal role along with the Conversion Team for the new accounting and procurement software system.
- Established and employed a detailed budget process that systematized the site-by-site budget development.
- Pioneered the accounting system, procurement system, and rent collection system of the agency.
- Proactively participated in the development and implementation of a critical restructuring process of reorganizing the Finance Department which consequently decreased the workforce by 30%; subsequently reengineering the Finance, Procurement, Mailroom, Rent collection, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable departments.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading the software conversion projects for the accounting system.
- Obtained the Newark Housing Authority True Believer’s Award in 2008.
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND BUDGET MANAGER 2006–2008
- Functioned well in handling all facets of the recruitment, training, coaching, and evaluation of staff performance.
- Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions and purchase orders to verify the accuracy, specifications and terminology, price comparison, and delivery dates; thereby determining the best bid with potential suppliers.
- Determined and corrected inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Reviewed and approved bills for payment and executed assessment with purchasing files.
ASSISTANT FISCAL OFFICER 2005–2006
- Worked closely with finance director in arranging plans, organizing, coordinating, developing, managing, and evaluating the work performance of the agency’s Finance Department.
- Demonstrated outstanding skills in the efficient evaluation of cash receipts transactions and monthly bank reconciliations; monthly journal vouchers and annual budgets; and financial reports submitted to the (HUD) and various government agencies.
- Assessed and approved all cash disbursements and petty cash transactions as well as payment vouchers.
- Facilitated training program to new and existing employees.
- Organized and distributed tax Form 1099 for the agency.
AMVESCAP Retirement Services: Atlanta, GA - 1999–2005
REVENUE ACCOUNTANT 2002–2005
- Completed various researches and resolved billing inquiries.
- Maintained the automated billing system and processed wires transfers as well as strategic partner settlements.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and general ledger account analysis.
Notable Accomplishment:
- Revamped the Tax Department including the fines and late penalties waived for individual state and federal agencies.
EARLIER POSITIONS HELD:
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT 2000–2002
TRANSACTION SPECIALIST 1999–2000
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sodexho Marriott School Services: Irvington, NJ
CONTROLLER 1996–1998
Faheem J. Ra’Oof, CPA: Irvington, NJ
SENIOR AUDITOR 1995–1996
Newark Board of Education: Newark, NJ
INTERNAL AUDITOR 1991–1995
Frye, Williams & Company, CPA: Newark, NJ
SENIOR AUDITOR 1991–1998
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING Graduated cum laude
Bloomfield College: Bloomfield, NJ
CERTIFICATION
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
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