Human Resources Accounting

Michele J. Grossfeld

**** *********** **** *****, ********, MN 55446

612-***-**** *********@*******.***

PROFILE

Seasoned professional with over fifteen years of successful experience including management, design and

execution of full accounting policies, procedures and systems, implementation of complex computer

operating systems for dynamic, growth-oriented companies, budgeting and preparation and review of

reporting packages.

Analytically strong, with a clear sense of key business issues and goals. Proven problem identification skills

with the ability to find creative solutions. Demonstrated planning, organizational, and supervisory skills with

extensive financial and computer system experience.

WORK HISTORY

GURSTEL CHARGO P.A. – Golden Valley, MN 2009 – 2010

Law Firm and Collection Agency

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Oversaw financial/operational accounting, trust reconciliation and human resources departments.

Designed and implemented policies, procedures and systems. Managed migration of 40 multi-state/client

trust accounts between financial institutions. Reduced past due receivables by 25% and month-end close

by 10 days. Coordinated annual compilation and tax reporting. Negotiated and obtained bank financing.

FORTHRIGHT / NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM – Saint Louis Park, MN 2006 –2009

Administrator / Provider of Dispute Resolution Services and Transaction Processing

Controller

Supervised accounting personnel and IT consultant. Created management reporting packages, board

review notes and financial statements. Designed and implemented policies, procedures and systems.

Formalized month-end close process while reducing it by 15 days. Led annual budget and forecasting

process. Oversaw audit and tax reporting, built and maintained vendor relationships. Worked with

automation team to streamline manual processes. Reduced past due receivables by 50% in 5 months.

GREER & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Minneapolis, MN 2001 - 2006

Creative Agency

Chief Financial Officer and previously Controller

Supervised accounting, operations, information systems/information technology, human resources and

support personnel. Helped develop and implement a multi-purpose operating system/intranet site.

Converted accounting system and created job costing system, obtained financing. Increased billings by

15%.

VIATICARE FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C. - Minneapolis, MN 1996 - 2000

Financial Services Company – underwrote over $1 billion/managed $100 million of life insurance policies.

Vice President Operations/Information Systems and previously Controller

Supervised accounting, information systems, portfolio management, life underwriting, policy underwriting,

human resources and support personnel. Managed development of an operating system which was also

leased by others. Managed $100 million insurance portfolio, improved profitability by designing more

effective servicing procedures. Managed multiple state regulatory reporting requirements.

GRAND CASINOS, INC. - Minnetonka, MN 1991 - 1996

Publicly traded Entertainment Company - annual revenue of $500 million.

“Fastest Growing Company in America” - Fortune Magazine, 1995

Financial Analyst (Operations) and previously Accountant/Financial Analyst (Corporate)

Designed, implemented and documented accounting policies, procedures and systems. Created

analytical reporting packages used by upper management. Prepared consolidated financial statements

and SEC reporting packages. Managed system conversions from Great Plains to Platinum.

LAVENTHOL & HORWATH / SIMMA, FLOTTEMESCH & ORENSTEIN, LTD. - Mpls, MN 1989 - 1991

Certified Public Accounting Firm

Audit Staff Accountant, Staff Accountant

Public accounting experience included compiling, reviewing and auditing financial statements, evaluating

and documenting internal control systems, and preparing individual and corporate tax returns.

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EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science (Accounting) - Awarded with Distinction

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Great Plains ● Platinum ● FRX ● Peachtree Complete Accounting ● QuickBooks ● PC Law ● Clients & Profits

Microsoft Excel ● Microsoft Word ● Crystal Reports ● Microsoft Access ● SharePoint ● PowerPoint ● ADP

Visual Basic ● Dreamweaver ● Fireworks ● WS FTP ● Microsoft Project ● Microsoft Outlook ● FAS

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Management

Supervised financial/operational accounting, information systems, operations, administration, portfolio

management, life underwriting, policy underwriting, human resources and support personnel.

Supervised computer programmers/analysts in development of operating and reporting systems.

Provided management support to satellite office accounting personnel.

Trained CFOs, controllers and revenue accounting managers to operate and effectively use reporting

systems as management tools.

Member of management teams and strategic planning teams.

Significant involvement in due diligence and company restructuring.

Operations/Systems

Designed, implemented, and documented policies and procedures for accounting, portfolio management,

life underwriting, policy underwriting, information systems and human resources.

Evaluated operations and provided recommendations for improvement.

Consolidated multiple databases into a single database to provide a more accurate and effective

management tool.

Worked with developers to define business rules and requirements and develop new company-wide

operating systems.

Tested new operating systems and reviewed user documentation.

Approved all reports programmers created prior to putting them into production.

Created reports on Access and Crystal Reports to reflect the most up-to-date operational data, reconcile

to general ledger and meet regulatory requirements.

Automated accounting system and managed conversions from MYOB to Great Plains to Platinum to gain

greater reporting flexibility. Managed/performed upgrades.

Developed, programmed, and implemented an integrated operating system used companywide to

monitor and improve operating results.

Accounting/Reporting

Performed all accounting functions for multiple entities including the preparation and review of

consolidated financial statements.

Worked on initial public offering, secondary offering, and private placement memorandum reporting.

Prepared, reviewed and/or filed SEC reports.

Provided accounting support to revenue and general accounting departments at the corporate office and

satellite locations.

Audit/Tax

Coordinated and completed audits and tax processes required for external reporting.

Conducted internal audit functions.

Compiled and audited financial statements for various clients in the financial, service, manufacturing,

and retail industries.

Prepared individual and corporate tax returns for clients, provided tax planning strategies.

Budgeting/Forecasting/Financial Analysis

Created corporate and satellite reporting packages capturing database information to analyze and

graphically illustrate financial results by location.

Prepared and reviewed budgets and forecasts.

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Cash Management

Developed investment policy, managed cash.

Oversaw collections.

Conducted operational meetings to identify cash management issues.

Conducted meetings with the management committee to share cash flow reports and discuss strategy.

Cost Accounting

Designed and managed chart of accounts to track costs and profitability by project, division and

department.

Developed job costing system and reporting.

Payroll/Benefits

Supervised administration of health, dental, life and disability insurance policies, flexible spending

programs, profit sharing and 401K/SIMPLE IRA benefits.

Administered payroll of 250 employees in multiple states utilizing outside payroll service.

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