nancy byrd
**** ********* ***** ~ Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
936-***-**** ~ ***********@*****.***
Qualifications Profile
Accomplished Assistant Controller with extensive experience in all facets
of accounting and financial management. Highly skilled in collaborating
with all members of the organization to achieve financial objectives. Adept
in streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels,
introducing process improvements, and implementing technology solutions.
Additional core competencies include:
( Financial Stewardship & Controllership ( Financial
Management & Accounting
( Financial Reporting ( Forecasting & Budget Management
( Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis ( Sarbanes-Oxley
Compliance
( Cash Flow Management ( Process Improvement
( General Ledger Activity & Closing ( Staff Supervision
& Training
Professional Background
RJ Young Company, Inc., Nashville, TN (2007 - Present)
Assistant Controller (2008 - Present)
. Executed all aspects of financial management, accounting, and cash
flow management.
. Led efforts to develop and implement accounting procedures that
complied with GAAP standards.
. Spearheaded the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual
financial statements that aided in business decision-making processes.
. Directed accounting functions involving general ledger activity,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed asset management, and
budget management.
. Performed budgeting, financial analysis, and financial statement
preparation.
. Served as a key member of the management team charged with process
improvement and executive leadership.
. Supervised and trained 5 employees in daily job activities.
. Completed Sales & Use tax reporting for AL, AR, FL, KY, MS, NC, SC,
and TN.
. Prepared business license and tax registrations for multiple city and
state authorities.
. Collaborated with external auditors for state and year-end audits.
Senior Staff Accountant (2007 - 2008)
. Developed accurate and reliable financial reports for senior
management.
. Prepared consolidated financials and cash flow statements.
. Created accounts receivable aging and sales reports.
. Managed general ledger activity and supported month-end and year-end
closing tasks.
. Developed bank reconciliations for various accounts.
. Completed audit work papers for year-end audit.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Nashville, TN (2004 - 2007)
Corporate Accountant II
. Maintained full responsibility for monthly and quarterly financial
reporting for senior management.
. Reconciled daily cash transactions.
. Conducted Sarbanes Oxley testing and maintained compliance.
. Compared actual costs of budgets to annual operating plan on a monthly
basis.
. Analyzed financial information and ensured the integrity of all
financial transactions.
. Handled general ledger activity, prepared journal entries, and
facilitated month-end closings.
. Prepared amortization schedules, account analysis, and reconciliation
of balance sheet accounts.
. Led efforts to audit Lean Six Sigma projects.
GSE Lining Technology, Inc., Houston, TX (2002 - 2004)
Executive Secretary
. Supervised 3 project secretaries in performing at optimal levels.
. Formulated weekly forecast reports as well as updated cost summaries.
. Audited weekly expense reports for project managers, field
supervisors, and field employees.
. Charged with managing 48 Field Supervisors to ensure expenses, per
diem, and logs were processed efficiently.
Early Career:
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Conroe, TX (1992 - 2002)
Corporate Card Administrator (1998 - 2002) / Freight Payables & General
Accounting (1992 - 1998)
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2004)
University of Phoenix
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Lawson, AS400, JD Edwards, OMD, BNA Fixed
Assets, QuickBooks, Reportwriter, Monarch