Sales Manager
Resume:
LINDA ANNE MARTIN, CPA MBA
Dallas, TX 75204
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SUMMARY
Goal-oriented CPA and MBA with impressive accomplishments in financial
budgeting, strategic planning, forecasting and accounting. Diverse
experience based on work in both start-up and high-growth companies. Key
strength lies in strong balance of interpersonal and analytical skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Dell Inc., (formerly Perot Systems)
2008-current
Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting
Responsible for global general accounting including month end close, fixed
assets, intercompany accounts, Assurenet (Account Reconciliation
application), foreign currency, allocations, bank reconciliation, and
system testing to PeopleSoft. Manage outsourced shared services.
Reason for leaving: Acquisition by Dell, corporate accounting moving to
Austin
Trinity Hospice, LLC
2008-2008
Subsidiary of Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.
Corporate Controller
Responsible for all accounting functions including A/R, A/P, general
accounting, treasury, consolidations, inter-company transactions, billing,
and collections. Preparing monthly executive financial package. Reviewing
month-end results to budget and providing variance analysis. Implementing a
new billing system. Maintaining SOX controls. Managing the in-house
relationship with the external audit Firm.
Supervising an accounting staff of 17.
Reason for leaving: Company closed
Lennox Industries, Inc., Richardson, TX
2006-2008
International Heating & Cooling Manufacturer
Accounting Manager
Accounting and Analysis: Responsible for the monthly transactions and
analysis of various corporate accounting areas for Lennox Industries -
Pension, Fringe Benefits, Worker's Comp, Inventory, Bonus Programs, Fixed
Assets, intercompany transactions, currency, and month end close.
Responsible for ensuring Commercial Business Unit financial accounting is
accurate, GAAP and SOX compliant.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Responsible for forecasting and variance and
metrics analysis for annual plan and monthly outlooks for executive
management.
Audit: Responsible for monitoring compliance of SOX procedures and ensuring
strong internal controls. Point of contact for external auditors.
Inventory Management: Audit of Residential and Commercial warehouse
inventory. Overhauled inventory management process strengthening controls,
improving audit methodology, and increased accountability of inventory by
Distribution Operations Managers.
Reason for leaving: Career advancement
Verizon Business, Inc. (formerly MCI, Inc.), Richardson, TX
2004-2006
International Telecommunications Company
Accounting Manager
Labor Accounting: Responsible for accurate reporting of the labor component
of assets under construction (software and network). Provide in-depth
analysis, trending, and forecasting. Interpret GAAP to capitalization
transactions (SOP 98-1). Spearheaded process improvements to labor systems
to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Facilitate the Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance with external auditors by designing and documenting processes
and procedures.
Month-End Close & Account Reconciliation: Responsible for all month-end
close activity and account reconciliations of all asset accounts for
property accounting. Ensure all deadlines are met and analysis of variances
is performed. Work closely with external, internal, and Sarbanes Oxley
auditors. Streamlined process to reduce number of days of monthly close.
Intangible Assets: Manage intangible assets from fresh start revaluation to
quarterly impairment testing. Account for new assets purchased in mergers
and acquisitions. Interpret accounting pronouncements and application to
unique accounting transactions.
Financial Reporting: Reporting for Property Accounting, Internal, Segment
Reports, and SEC 10K/10Q, MD&A. Financial analysis and modeling for
forecasting and impairment testing.
Reason for leaving: Division downsizing
SAFETY-KLEEN, INC., Plano, TX
2002-2004
International Environmental Services Company
Manager of A/R and Revenue Accounting
Responsible for accurate A/R, revenue recognition, deferred revenue
analysis, bad debt allowance, cash and credit card applications, and
deferred revenue. Participate in month-end close activities, analysis and
reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Income accounts. Improved cash
applications process reducing days outstanding for cash receipts and
unapplied cash payments.
Reason for leaving: Seeking more stable company for long-term employment.
Tektronics, Richardson, TX
1998-2002
Telecommunications manufacturer of test and surveillance equipment
Director of Sales Operations
Responsible for sales reporting, monthly sales forecasts and analysis of
variances; maintaining sales force automation tool; managing order entry
department; sales commission calculations and determining effective
incentive plans. Improved order entry process resulting in a reduction of
order turnover from 5 days to 2 days. Improved sales forecasting by 10%,
working closely with sales teams and sales force automation tool.
Supervised three employees.
Reason for leaving: Company reduced workforce by 20%, position eliminated.
ERICSSON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, Richardson, TX
1990-1998
Leading telecommunications equipment manufacturer
Accounts Receivable Manager
Responsible for accounts receivable processing, collections and revenue
recognition. Provided internal reports and analysis for management.
Responsible for sales tax reporting, fixed assets and processing of labor
distribution. Supervised six employees.
Senior Financial Analyst, Services Business Unit
Responsible for financial analysis for business unit, preparation of cost
forecasts and presentation of financial results to management. Determined
financial objectives and benchmarking. Initiated financial reports for
Product Line Managers, Project Managers and Marketing. Member of team for
implementation of SAP software, determining needs for SAP Projects module.
Provided labor requirements and led re-engineering of financial processes.
ERP SYSTEMS
Peoplesoft, SAP R/3 (FI-CO), MAS 90, FRX Financial Reporting, Hyperion
Financial Reporting
EDUCATION
MBA, University of Texas at Dallas
BA, Economics, Randolph College, Lynchburg, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
CPA, State of Texas
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