OBJECTIVE: To obtain a long term challenging position where my
professional experience and abilities will be advantageous to the growth of
my employer and myself.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Strong Leadership Skills.
. Self Starter and can work independently as well as being a team
player.
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and
written.
. Exceptional organization skills and flexibility to work on multiple
projects.
. Strong computer skills and a quick learner.
. 6 years diverse accounting experience.
. Detail orientated and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a
timely fashion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Progress Energy, Southport, NC
December 2009 to Present
Senior Business Financial Analyst
. Provide financial support for five groups at power plant.
. Perform month end close activities such as preparing and recording
accruals and account reconciliations.
. Prepare month end financials and provide analytics on variances to
budget for individual groups and Corporate.
. Analyze monthly transactions the determine expenses are properly coded
to correct FERC accounts.
. Review transactions on materials to determine if purchases were
properly expensed or capitalized.
. Prepare finance group monthly Key Performance Indicators.
. Provide analysis to assist groups in meeting their financial
objectives.
. Work with the groups to develop projections and budget.
. Provide ad hoc financial reports and analysis as requested.
. Point of contact for financial guidance and concerns.
Marc Jacobs International, New York City, NY June
2008 to August 2009
Financial Reporting Controller
. Prepare monthly financial statements using various reports and
programs.
. Perform month end close, including consolidation of multiple entities,
reconciliation of inter-company balances, and foreign currency
transactions.
. Perform monthly analytics on balance sheet and income statement
accounts.
. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for distribution to
upper management.
. Preparing and reporting all financial information to parent company
and upper management.
. Participated in preparation of budgets for various fashion lines,
monthly and annually.
. Prepared schedules and analytics for auditors - was a key contact when
Controller was unavailable.
. Key contact for consolidated foreign entities and parent company
regarding reporting matters.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP, New York City, NY
July 2005 to June 2008
Senior In Charge
. Perform the necessary tasks to plan, perform, and complete an audit.
. Supervise audit team, review workpapers and train new staff members.
. Review financial statements including footing, noting the proper
disclosures, and that they are presented properly.
. Work closely with management and client to properly execute an audit
in an efficient manner.
. Research any unusual or complex accounting transactions in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
. Performed SOX 404 internal control compliance testing.
. Performed FIN 46 analysis, and FASB 141 valuations.
. Primarily audited Real Estate Investment Trusts, property management
companies, and property consolidations.
. Client experience in the Real Estate Industry included the Related
Companies, LP and Apollo Real Estate Advisors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued):
Margolin, Winer & Evens, LLP, Garden City, NY
November 2003 to July 2005
Semi-Senior Accountant
. Primarily focus on audits within the Alternative Investments, Real
Estate and Manufacturing/Distribution industries. Clients included
Pequot Capital Management, Andor Capital, and Shopco.
. Performed the necessary tasks to complete an audit, review, or
complilation with the use of Microsoft Office Programs, ProSystem
(Engagement, Audit Vision and Tax), and other accounting programs.
. Prepared financial statements and the necessary footnotes needed on
quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
. Prepared tax returns using ProSystem for individuals, partnerships,
corporations, and other types of business entities.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
. Proficient in Microsoft Programs - Advanced Excel skills, Powerpoint,
Word, Outlook, Atlas, and AX Dynamics.
. Business Objects
. Oracle
. Pro Systems
EDUCATION:
Long Island University - CW Post Campus
Brookville, NY
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, September 2003
Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.2
INTERESTS:
Leland Volunteer Fire and Rescue - EMT
Alpha Epsilon Phi