Manager Project
Resume:
Nancy Thurber
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Mobile 602-***-****
E-mail: abkt2x@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Budgeting/Forecasting Operational Internal and External
Financial Modeling and Organization Relations
Reporting AP/AR and G/L Self-funded Benefits
Needs Assessment Month-end Closing Contract/RFP review
Cash Control Cost Accounting/Job Plan Analysis
Preparing and Analyzing Costing
Financials Cost Controls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US Airways - Tempe, AZ
Airline
Benefits Finance Manager
03/2008-present
. Oversee costs of benefits plans and provide information to Finance and
Accounting functions.
. Monitor actual costs against plan/forecast and ensure that benefit
programs are, to the extent possible, managed to plan.
. Tracked disability expenditure on self-insured plans and recovered
over $1.2mil in overpayments.
. Developed international benefit budget and procedures.
. Identify and analyze claims and other expense trends and recommend
control measures as appropriate.
. Analyze provider, vendor and plan performance to suggest plan design
and cost sharing modifications.
. Work with vendors to ensure cost containment opportunities are sought
and optimized
. Supervise invoice analysis and payments.
. Manage RFP and renewal process for vendor contracts.
. Federal reporting relating to retirees and Medicare.
Laurel Creek Homes - Phoenix, AZ
Manufactured homes manufacturer with product lines ranging from Park
Models to HUD and Modular housing.
Finance Manager
04/2005-3/2008
. Managed and developed all accounting functions for a startup
manufactured home manufacturer and separate retail locations with
revenues in excess of $20 million.
. Developed company wide reporting standards and procedures.
. Managed G/L, A/R, A/P, credit, payroll, costing/estimating and monthly
closes.
. Integrated software implementation and customization.
. Implemented cost savings ideas for direct labor and overhead.
. Analyzed financials, strategically planned for company operations and
cost controls, forecasted for budgeting purposes and published
financials.
. Managed Cash and developed banking relationships.
. Multiple state payroll, payroll taxes and sales taxes.
. Implemented and administered 401k Plan.
. Board and member reporting communicating and administering.
. Wrote and compiled employee procedure handbook and policies.
Desert Plastics - Phoenix, Arizona
Plastics Manufacturer of plastic sheeting used for bags, drop cloths and
agriculture sheeting.
Controller
04/2001-04/2005
. Directed all accounting functions for a startup plastics manufacturing
company with multiple locations and revenues in excess of $26 million.
. Managed G/L, A/R, A/P, credit, payroll, and monthly closes.
. Implemented cost savings ideas, analysis of financials, strategic
planning for company operations and cost controls, forecasted for
budgeting purposes and published financials.
. Managed cash and handled banking relationships.
. Multiple state payroll, payroll taxes and sales taxes.
. Managed office operations, and Human Resource functions.
. Initiated and compiled employee procedure handbook and policies.
. Developed employee retention plans.
Bechtal Corporation - Phoenix, Arizona
Worldwide engineering, construction, management, and development
services, with revenues of $20.5 billion.
Senior Accountant
08/2000-04/2001
. Supervised a team of over 15 employees on a two billion dollar project.
. Acted as a liaison between the Services Center and the Project.
. Reviewed and set up the accounting system to reflect the terms of the
prime contract.
. Established with the project the workflow and monthly calendar of
deliverables.
. Provided monthly reconciliations of the unbilled, revenue, advance
funds, and client funded bank accounts.
. Provided assistance to the project teams.
. Monitored the status of the A/P Hold Report and initiate resolution of
outstanding issues delaying vendor payment.
. Analyzed A/R status and resolved issues with Project Accounting
Coordinators.
. Audited the transaction processing system to ensure all input data,
processing, and output is complete, accurate, and is accomplished in a
timely fashion.
. Responded to project inquiries relative to costs and billings.
. Provided advice and counsel to the project on Working Capital, Cost of
Capital, Controller Policies and Procedures.
AppointmentZone, Inc. - Phoenix, Arizona
Online 24-7 scheduling service for individuals providing anytime access
to scheduling appointments with any company registered.
Accounting Manager
08/1999-08/2000
Canto Software, Inc. - San Francisco, California
Leading provider of digital asset management solutions that helps
organizations to efficiently and effectively manage digital files as well
as share assets.
Accounting Manager/Controller
10/1997-08/1999
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona B.S. - Accounting 2002
Computer skills
Oracle, ACCPAC, Peachtree, Traverse,, Navision, Platinum, SAP, MYOB,
Peachtree, CA, Cyborg, CYMA accounting software, Quicken, QuickBooks,
DacEasy, Turbotax, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
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