Management Accounting

AMIN HASSAN

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Fiscal executive with for-profit and non-profit accounting management experience.

Professional experience in accounting systems development, financial reporting, financial

and strategic planning, budget development and management, financial statement analysis,

policy and procedure development, auditing and compliance, payroll and tax issues.

Proficient with personal computers and spreadsheet application. Strong interpersonal,

written and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and achieve efficient and

effective results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – DIGEST

Management

Hired, trained, developed and managed the accounting, accounts payable,

accounts receivable and payroll staff. Coordinated financial audits conducted by outside

accounting firms and reduce fees by 20%. Conceived new approaches to operational and

financial issues to reflect management decisions. Extensive experience in project

management, especially in large organizations. Managed multiple assignments and projects.

Excellent analytical ability to resolve problems on various levels.

Financial reporting

Designed and implemented business processes to enhance financial reporting and fiscal

management. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational

controls. Prepared the financial statements and other financial management reports both on a

monthly and annual basis ensuring accuracy and timely dissemination.

Policy and procedures

Developed, established and communicated accounting policies and procedures to

ensure uniformity and consistency throughout the organization. Collaborated with senior

management to ensure long-range goals and objectives were being achieved through the

design and implementation of policies and procedures.

Accounting systems

Directed and controlled the development, compilation, maintenance and analysis of

a variety of complex financial and statistical data comprising the corporate accounting

system. Selected and directed information technology to restructure and implement a

comprehensive information system that dramatically improved processing, reporting and

telecommunications.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Consultant – November 2011 to present.

Performing special projects related to financial systems reengineering, reconciliations, audit

preparation, assessing organizational accounting structures and other accounting projects.

Clients include Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Perimeter College and Wesley

Peachtree Group.

Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, Accounting Manager – January 2005 to October 2011.

Responsible for the financial reporting process and endowment activity for a non-profit

entity. Made recommendations to senior management regarding accounting policies and

procedures. Maintained investment activity for a $125 million portfolio orchestrating

coordination with investment managers and custodian. Managed special projects assigned by

Chief Financial Officer. Prepared all quarterly payroll-related governmental reports.

Managed the accounting, payroll and benefit staff.

Thacker Operating Company, Atlanta, Georgia, Chief Accountant – November 2002 to

June 2003.

Hired to implement fiscal management policies and procedures for a multi-million dollar

construction/project management corporation. Designed and implemented systems of

internal controls. Served as a key technical resource on financial matters for senior

management. Prepared the annual budget.

Modified the accounting system to yield timely and precise financial data utilized to

improve fiscal health by 50%.

Established a cash flow model that aided daily operations.

Michael Thrasher Trucking Company, Atlanta, Georgia, Controller – March 2000 to April

2002.

Managed the accounting operation of a multi-million dollar construction/trucking company.

Ensured owner’s operational strategy was implemented by developing and instituting the

framework and managing the process. Selected and directed information technology to

restructure and implement a comprehensive information system that dramatically improved

processing, reporting and telecommunications. Developed and executed a purchase order

system. Organized 12 years of financial information and created an operable filing system.

Represented the company on matters relating to finance, banking, auditing and accounting.

Implemented a financial reporting process that resulted in accurate job costing and

reduced external audit costs by 55%.

Upgraded the accounting software from a problematic access database version to a

SQL version that eliminated system problems and downtime by 95% and improved

operating efficiency 75%.

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Atlanta Franchise Development Company, Atlanta, Georgia, Assistant Controller –

February 1997 to October 1997.

Designed the financial reporting process for a $52 million start-up company that

purchased 100 fast food franchises in five states. Provided a high level of business

partnership to drive business initiatives, performed financial reporting and business and

financial analysis.

Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia, Financial Service Officer –

October 1994 to February 1997.

Planned, developed and implemented the financial reporting system for the mail order

phase of the 1996 Olympic Ticket Revenue system that culminated in sales of $500

million.

Directed the financial reporting process to develop a strong relationship with operating

management to ensure that both operational and financial plans were created and

implemented to achieve business and company goals. Extensive use of multiple software

packages to aid in financial analysis and statement preparation. Designed graphic presentation

of financial and statistical data.

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chicago, Illinois, Accounting Supervisor – December 1989 to

October 1991.

Managed the month end closing process. Prepared annual, quarterly and monthly

financial reports required by governing external agencies. Directed the revision and

update of departmental policies and procedures. Implemented and monitored internal

control procedures ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Established a more timely method to prepare agency required reports that reduced

preparation time by 30%.

Lawson National Distributing Company, Chicago, Illinois, Controller – August 1984 to

November 1989.

Demonstrated ability to devise, plan and implement systems and processes for the

support of new ideas. Established operational objectives and assignments. Devised and

implemented annual budgets. Established and maintained financial systems and expenditure

control ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Georgia Power Company, Atlanta, Georgia, Senior Accountant – January 1980 to June

1984.

Provided key financial data for the month end closing process. Developed solutions for

complex accounting and financial reporting issues.

Arthur Andersen and Company, Houston, Texas, Auditor – June 1978 to December 1979.

Performed financial audits on oil and gas companies. Completed intensive training program

at audit school.

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EDUCATION

Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia. BA in Accounting. Graduated Cum Laude.

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