Accounting Sales

Sue Rogers

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Highly motivated professional with over fifteen years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting, general

ledger maintenance, reporting, and process improvements. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Conducted audit on forecast and budget models enhancing accuracy and timeliness.

• Implemented automated financial reporting package enhancing accuracy and timeliness.

• Point person for new system testing for accounting and finance departments.

Experience

Affinion, Stamford, CT September 1999-November 2010

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis April 2001-November 2010

Responsible for planning, budgeting and forecasting for a large marketing business worth over a billion dollars in sales.

• Managed monthly close process, which included serving as liaison with all business owners including Business

Managers as well as Accounting and Finance.

• Prepared and reviewed monthly Business Review Packages which included revenue and cost drivers.

• Prepared monthly forecast (revenues and expenses) with 12 months outlook for Retail Business Unit,

• Analyzed financial results of various products, including detailed transactional analysis, open accounting issues

resolution, and other periodic reports preparation.

• Developed annual budgets.

• Identified business risks and opportunities.

• Developed and updated the Retail Business Unit long term business plan.

• Prepared and distributed monthly financial results to management.

Senior Accountant September 1999-April 2001

Responsible for general ledger maintenance, monthly closings, and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial

statements for a large marketing business worth over a billion dollars in sales.

• Supervised two accountants including hiring and training.

• Provided variance explanations between forecasted/budgeted and actual results.

• Prepared all reports, included Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Burn Schedule, and Statement of Cash

Flows as well as the Year End reports.

• Responsible for balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.

• Oversee the general accounting process of Inter-company, accounting, and financial reporting of all entities.

• Ensured completion and reviewed balance sheet and bank statement reconciliations.

• Primary liaison with external auditors.

• Recommended and assisted in the implementation of reporting improvements.

FujiColor Processing Inc., Tarrytown, NY November 1998-September 1999

Senior Accountant

Responsible for financial statements of 4 plants including monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.

• Prepared financial and corporate reports.

• Provided variance explanations between actual results and forecasts/budgets.

• Worked with internal and external auditors during reviews.

• Managed inter-company journal entries including inventory and funds.

• Prepared balance sheet and bank statement reconciliations.

Previous Financial Positions April 1993-November 1998

Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT, Accounting Analyst, February 1997-November 1998; Regional Network of Programs

Inc., Bridgeport, CT, Payroll & AP accountant, March 1996-February 1997; and Warnaco Inc., Bridgeport, CT, Payroll

Coordinator, April 1993-March 1996.

Education

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

MBA with concentration in Accounting

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Software Skills

Windows 2007, Realworld Accounting Software, Lawson, Brio, Cognos, Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion Planning.

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