Mary Lay
Mason, Ohio 513-***-**** abluje@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Accomplished Accountant/Controller with diverse experience in accounting,
finance, start up and growth, with a strong track record in improving all
areas of responsibility and doing what it takes to get the job done. My
experience includes working effectively across all levels of the company,
bringing the right people together to accomplish stated goals, team
building, problem solving, financial and operational analysis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Controller - Forte Industries, Mason, OH 4/2007 - 6/2010 (Co.
down sized)
. Reduced General Ledger close from 10 days to 5 days with in a 2-month
period by reducing waste and duplicate entries
. Issued invoices, purchase orders and shipping charges
. Accounts payable transactions and functions including aging, check
runs, wire transfers, and balancing
. Allocated 700 Accounts Receivables checks received each month also
credit and collection
. Perform all month end closing procedures including accruals, inter-
company, payroll liabilities, note payables, COGS, inventory and other
balance sheet - P&L accounts
. Multi state sales and use tax returns
. Perform account reconciliations and general ledger entries
. Managed 6 bank account reconciliations including checking and various
merchant credit card statements
. Prepared monthly financial statements and reports
. Performed year end close and provided documents to CPA for tax filing
including all supporting schedules and documents
. Supervised staff of 6
Controller - Franklynn Industries, Loveland, OH 2/1995 - 3/2007(Bought
by German Co.)
. Prepared reports, budgets, payroll, cash flow analysis, and sales taxes
. Maintain fixed assets with depreciation schedules..
. Negotiated with banks to release funds ( prepared affidavits for
contractors as work was completed)
. Managed bank accounts and end-of-month reconciliation. Monthly
operations accounting close process
. Account reconciliation review
. Detailed analysis of actual results compared to operating plan
. Budgeting and staffing decisions and the quarterly assessment of process
narratives
. Assist with preparation of cost estimates for new products; assist with
data analysis to initiate improvements and cost savings
. Managing the inventory, cash flow, and capital expenditure
. Ongoing process improvements to maximize efficiencies in the department &
Accounting group
. Oversee month end booking and account reconciliation for inter-company
inventory
. Perform preliminary and final analytical reviews
. Communicate progress of audit engagements, problems and resolutions to
client
. Supervisory experience ( Managed staff of 8)
. Responsible for training new employees in accounting systems and
procedures
Regional Controller - Papa John's Pizza /Rally's /Checkers, 1/1987 -
1/1995 (Relocated)
. Began start up operations for their Franchise Division in Ohio (12),
Kentucky (15), and Florida (16). Total revenues after completion were
10 million dollars.
. Overall responsibility for financial, human resources, information
systems, franchise and royalty fees, inter-company issues, taxes,
advertising fees, and office management functions for all locations.
. Budget, financial statements, general ledger analysis preparation and
control
. Strategic planning
. Risk Management - Property & Liability, Health & Disability, COBRA, Out
of State Worker's Compensation
. Internal audit
. Inventory / Cost Control
. Supervised staff of 10
. Policies and procedures - vendor relations
. Bank loans and equipment leases
. Additional responsibilities as growth continued.
Recognized as a strong leader, dedicated, loyal, high energy team player
with excellent people/relationship building skills in a fast- paced
environment. Maintains a position of trust and responsibility by keeping
all customer/company business confidential. Strong decision maker with a
high degree of attention to detail, problem solving, with excellent
communications, organization and follow up skills, working effectively
and fairly with all levels of the organization, as well as vendors,
partners, and customers.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH BS
Major: Business/Accounting
Additional classes in Computer Technology, Microsoft Windows Server,
Leadership, Dale Carnegie, Time Management, ISO 9000, CPR, Medical
Training, Benefits Administration, OSHA, & many others.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP and Vista, QuickBooks, MS Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Access, Mas 90/200, Timberline, Peachtree, Saleslogix,
On Time Delivery, ADP, Paycor, In House Payroll, Smart Draw, Visual
Basics, Lotus, Word Perfect, Adobe Photoshop, Visio, Print Master, Great
Plains, QS and ISO 9000 Data Base.
Knowledge of Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP, Windows 7 networking