Assistant Accounting
Resume:
Laurie A. Stevens
Mentor, OH 44060
abl7jp@r.postjobfree.com
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EXPERTISE
Controller/Assistant CFO Financial Key Performance Indicators
Cash Management Month and Year End Close
Financial Information Structure Internal Control
Accounting Software Implementation Audit Preparation
Budgeting and Forecasting Strategic Planning
Board Member Reporting Banking Relationships
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Open Door Hands-On Management, Mentorship, Dedicated Strong Work Ethic, Visionary Thinker
Attention to Detail, Effective Communicator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hudson and Keyse, LLC, Painesville OH 2005 - 2010
Financial Industry- National Debt Buyer and Reseller of Distressed Consumer Debt Revenues $75million
Corporate Controller/Assistant CFO
• Designed and built cash management model that incorporated portfolio liquidation analytics to
provide accurate cash flow leveraging control
• Re-tooled/Constructed General Ledger to a cost center profitability structure which provided
more meaningful financial analysis resulting in the closing of underperforming proprietary law
offices in various states.
• Installed, migrated and supported accounting software system conversion resulting in effective
financial reporting
• Constructed analyzed and revised annual expense budget to assure lender covenant reporting
requirements compliance
• Educated and coached departmental Leaders on expense management resulting in 30% reduction
of operating expenses
• Acted as interim CFO for 6 months
Elder Life Services, Beachwood OH 2004 - 2005
Healthcare Industry- Privately Owned 7 Facility Nursing Home Group
Controller
• Transformed facilities to Medicaid On-Line to comply with Government requirements
• Medicaid & Medicare cost reporting
• Analyzed and controlled cash management between facilities
• Annual Year End Audit
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The Mortgage Zone Inc./Smart Choice Marketing Inc., Warrensville OH 2002 – 2004
Privately Owned Mortgage Brokerage and Telemarketing Companies
Controller
• Reviewed analyzed and compiled accounting books and records that had been in arrears
for 6 months
• Re-structured and implemented stop-gap policies and procedures relative to commission
advance structure
• Corrected the accounting of mortgage deal fees and revenues
• Implemented procedures and controls for reporting of financial/loan packages
• Managed banking relationships and financing platforms
MBS/Net Inc., Mayfield Hts, OH 2000 - 2002
Privately Owned Medical Billing Software Seller/Supporter
Controller
• Constructed business segment cost center accounting profitability reporting structure resulting in
closure of satellite offices that were not profitable
• Implemented inventory system resulting in inventory reduction, availability and awareness
• Developed infrastructure for automated quote policies and procedures tying into inventory
availability
• Migrated manual/DOS accounting system to Peachtree Accounting Software
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Eagles Wings Aviation Corp Assistant Controller 1999
- 2000
Privately Owned Flight Transportation Company
Lake County Society for Rehabilitation Controller 1995 - 1999
Non-Profit Rehab Facility for Children
LFE Instruments Accounting Manager 1988 - 1995
Manufacturer of Microprocessors
Tyler Leasing Assistant Controller 1987 - 1988
Automobile Fleet Leasing Company
ESSEF Corporation Staff Accountant 1986- 1987
Publically Held Manufacturer of Engineered Plastics
Alson Jewelers Staff Accountant/ Sales 1984- 1986
Retail Jewelry Stores
EDUCATION
CASE WESTERN RESERVE Master of Business Administration- Executive 2009
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE Bachelor of Science- Accounting 1985
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