Manager Quality Assurance

JUDI KLASS

**** ********** *****, ***********, ** 27358 H: 336-***-**** C: 540-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Executive Profile

Non Profit and Corporate Finance Executive offering over 20 years of experience building,

leading and advising through complex restructuring, expansions and system conversions. An

excellent leader with a track record of documented contributions leading to improved

financial performance, heightened productivity, and enhanced internal controls.

Skill Highlights

Leadership/communication skills Project management

Budgeting expertise Diverse Market/Industry Knowledge

Human resources Business operations organization

Self motivated Quality Assurance/Risk Management

Core Accomplishments

Cost Analysis/Budgeting:

Increased cost effectiveness by 12% through enforcement and implementation of a

rigorous quality and process control system.

Project Management:

Initiated Quality Assurance and Risk Management Department which resulted in

development and delivery of internal and external data reporting tools which was an

integral part in increasing sales by 25% first year.

Human Resources:

Spearheaded new management training and development program which increased

retention.

Staff Development:

Launched well received program of professional development courses for all staff

resulting in retention improvement of 40% over 3 years

Professional Experience

VP of Finance and Administration Oct 2007 to Oct 2012

VHBG Richmond, Virginia

Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and

profit opportunities.

Developed and implemented efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.

Properly managed retirement and liability funds and prepared monthly, quarterly and

annual reports on their statuses for all relevant reporting.

Negotiated and reviewed business contracts and financial models with profitability and

financial success in mind.

Led the modeling, planning and execution of all financial processes.

Recommended innovative alternatives to generate revenue and reduce unnecessary

costs which resulted in reduced expenses of 12% in 2013 overall budget.

Created and executed short and long term customized comprehensive financial

strategies to reach company goals.

Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.

Compiled and synthesized relevant business data such as financials, performance,

AUM and headcount forecasts.

Conducted cost, schedule, contract performance, variance and risk analysis.

Reviewed and approved billing invoices and expense reports.

Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary

recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.

Drafted business plans, budgets and quarterly and semi annual business reviews as

needed.

Oversaw the recruitment and hiring of all new staff in a highly licensed environment.

Managed 5 direct reports and 3 departments.

Senior Controller/Division Leader Jan 2005 to Jan 2007

Experient, Inc Twinsburg, Ohio

Responsibilities include managing 3 direct reports (AP Manager, AR Manager, and

Payroll Manager) and directly overseeing accounting staff of 14 across 3 divisions.

Direct and coordinate month end and year end close of accounting records

Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements

Direct and coordinate the interim and annual audit

Coordinate and direct the budget process and maintain and update monthly

projections

Responsible for revenue/expense forecasting

Maintain GL integrity

Oversee reconciliation of all key BS accounts and maintain monthly deadlines;

Reconcile inter company and cash accounts.

Assistant Controller Jan 2001 to Jan 2004

DairyMart Hudson, OH

Managed Store Accounting Department including; cash department & accounts

payable/vendor correspondence, HR departments.

Reorganized and computerized cash account reconciliations from manual to

electronic/overnight reconciliation. Decreased cash error to below 4% from 20%

within 4 months.

Supervised all accounts payable department functions for 1,700 store chain (14 direct

reports).

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and

reconciliations.

Reviewed accountantÆs book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.

Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization, amortization

and spend data for all departments.

Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations and boards of

directors.

Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary

recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.

Worked on various post bankruptcy projects including gas accounting reconciliation,

payroll tax reconciliation, G&A expense maintenance and reporting, and various other

duties as assigned.

Senior Controller Jan 1997 to Jan 2001

I.B.E.W. Local 2067 Regina, S K

Prepared accounts payable/receivable reconciliation

Prepared semi monthly payroll

Responsible for month end/year end financial statements including all financial

reporting, presentation, auditing and tax filing.

Responsible for yearly budget planning, analysis and administration.

Maintained $1M in investments and pension administration.

Maintained insurance plans including life, disability, accident.

Maintained several multi leveled membership databases.

Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades.

Controller/Office Manager Jan 1994 to Jan 1997

Culligan Water Conditioning Regina, S K

Accounts payable/receivable reconciliation, month end/year end financial

statements including all financial reporting, presentation, auditing and filing.

Responsible for yearly budget planning, analysis and administration.

Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades.

Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary

recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.

Controller/Office Manager Jan 1989 to Jan 1994

Culligan Water Conditioning Saskatoon, S K

Responsibilities included managing staff of 10 accounts personnel.

Responsible for accounts payable/receivable reconciliation, month end/year end

financial statements including all financial reporting, presentation, auditing and filing.

Responsible for yearly budget planning, analysis and administration.

Responsible for payroll maintenance and year end filing of T 4's, and employee benefit

plans.

Education

Commerce Degree, Accounting 1987

McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

1990

CMA Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

1985

NCCP LEVEL IV INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL FIGURE Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Additional Information

I possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication

skills. I have a keen ability to organize, multi task and problem solve. I enjoy

challenges and feel comfortable in a fast paced computerized environment. I possess

extremely strong leadership skills.

Foreign languages: French (Speak, write, read)

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS: 1989 2001 Volunteer Special Olympics

(figure skating)

Personal interests: Competitive Figure Skater Competitive Professional figure skating

Coach

References: Available upon request

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