Human Resources Accounting

Rosemary J. Ocksrider

**** ***** ***** . ********** (Manassas), Virginia 20181

703-***-**** . abhk33@r.postjobfree.com

Corporate Controller

Financial Analysis . Internal Control . Multi-Site Leadership

Performance optimizing Controller with a distinguished career facilitating

growth and building corporate value through enterprise-wide financial

assessment and control. Sophisticated analyst, advisor, and change-agent in

defining goals, discerning complex data, and implementing financial tools,

programs, and systems that drive sound business decisions. Respected by

executive teams for possessing the intellectual rigor necessary to deliver

calculated and synergizing strategies that overcome challenges and meet key

stakeholder goals. Due diligence and business valuation performer for

corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Key Strengths ...

Profit and Loss Analysis & Payroll & Benefits Administration

Projections Internal Process Improvement

Accounting Controls & Best Practices Internal Cost Reduction Strategies

Budgeting (Capital & Operating) Policy & Procedure Development

Auditing Standards and Compliance Human Resources Management

Financial Statements & Corporate IT System Select & Deployment

Reporting

State & Federal Income Tax Returns

Career & Achievements

HBI PRIORITY FREIGHT - Dulles, VA . 2005 to Present

Controller

Pivotal analyst, planner, and controller for two corporate entities of a

$30M expediter of ground, line haul, and customs-bonded shipments, as well

as warehousing and logistics services. Accountable for separate and

consolidated financial statements, revenue and expenditures, and historical

analysis and variances. Hold equal responsibility for cash flow management,

accounts payables and receivables (A/P, A/R), payroll, revenue recognition

/ expenses, and sub-ledger and inter-company account reconciliations.

Coordinate the company's annual audit, and oversee the preparation of

income tax returns for two corporations operating across nine states.

Define and administer benefit, pension, and profit-sharing plans.

Collaborate with cross-functional managers across eleven terminals and two

hubs in gathering and reporting accurate data.

. Increase billing accuracy and cut staff after sourcing and selecting a

programmer to automate systems impacting billing, contractor pay, and the

reconciliation of annual receivables valued at $12M.

. Masterminded a multi-site financial statement package resulting in

greater transparency, data accuracy, and accelerated identification and

resolution of any discrepancies.

. Acclaimed as the first company controller to improve tax return filing

time 100% (no extensions) without penalties.

. Reduced dependency on external accounting firms performing financial

statement reviews and audits.

. Decreased paid fuel tax $4K per year after establishing a new reporting

system.

. Cut monthly phone charges $10K and improved allocation of actual costs by

revising phone plans and devising a new spreadsheet to track and

breakdown expenditures by department.

. Reduced uncollectible accounts to less than 1% after reassigning

departmental roles and responsibilities to enhance the monitoring and

tracking of employee spending.

. Played a key role facilitating the HBI sale to Towne; devised a business

valuation package, contributed to the due diligence process, and

collaborate on a flawless Ernst and Young audit; commended by Towne for

contributing to the easiest corporate purchase in their history.

P. BUCKLEY MOSS GALLERIES LTD. - Mathews, VA . 2000 to 2005

Controller

Strategic analyst and driver of responsible financial practices for a

prominent artist producing $5M in annual revenues. Provided leadership for

four locations across three states in the areas of financial statement

consolidation / preparation, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, federal / state tax

return preparation, and human resources.

. Enhanced inventory control after researching and implementing a multi-

site point-of-sale system indicative to the art community.

. Selected and installed an automated accounting system, established remote

A/P operations, and implemented measures to produce detailed financial

statements using FRX reports.

SPEAKMAN MANAGEMENT COMPANY

(formerly William Speakman Associates PC, CPA) - Washington, DC . 1995 to

2004

Contractor, 2000-2004; Vice President, 1995-2000

Critical planner and leader of administrative and accounting operations for

a $2M CPA firm and former auditing practice. Managed federal and state

income tax forecasting, estimates, and returns for corporations,

partnerships, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Reviewed and

devised accounting and financial statements, administered billing, and

controlled compliance initiatives. Hired and managed staff.

. Spearheaded the implementation of an MAS90 accounting system and a new

client billing process; facilitated all user training..

. Recruited by company in college and promoted to positions of increased

responsibility that resulted assuming control of all financial

operations.

Education

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY - Fairfax, VA ( Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Software Proficiencies:

Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, MAS90, FRX Designer, QuickBooks, and

ProSeries Integrated Systems.

Contact this candidate