Beth Camann, MBA, CMA
** ******** ******, ********, ** 14526
585-***-**** (h) / 585-***-**** (c)
abm0ey@r.postjobfree.com
Energetic, results-oriented business manager with extensive experience in
finance. Proven track record of improving profitability and margin
results. Customer focused, able to cultivate relationships with team
members resulting in improved financial results. Recognized as an
organizer, motivator and mentor, who thrives in achieving high levels of
personal performance and organizational success
Summary of Qualifications
. Strategic Planning . Process Improvement . Mentoring .
Budgeting, financial analysis, P&L management . Qualitative and
quantitative analysis . Cost reductions . Project Management .
Executive Presentations . Fixed Asset Management . Team Building
. Training
Professional Experience
Screenvision Direct, Rochester, NY 2006 -
2010
The world-wide leading cinema advertising company providing premium
marketing and media solutions for advertisers.
Business Manager
Responsible for developing financial tools to support Senior Management
and Sales team (100+) providing guidance resulting in achieving revenue
targets and increased profitability
. Developed reporting for Senior Management to forecast revenue achievement
($36M) at Account Executive level to include contracted advertising and
pending client contracts
. Responsible for bi-weekly theatre inventory (975) report for use in
contract proposal pricing
. Developed Theatre Rate Card for all media options, including advertising
rates for newly acquired theatres based on admissions and location
. Created tracking to calculate bonuses for Account Executives ($120K) and
Management ($465K)
. Trained and supervised Order Processing team of 4 people
SchoolWorld, Pittsford, NY 2005 - 2006
Provider of web-based products to educators nationwide delivering a clear
concise vision to students, parents and communities
Financial Manager
Responsible for development of monthly reporting package for Management and
Investors
. Operated as Lead in developing financial reporting, aging of Account
Receivables, and standard Account Reconciliation reports
Global Crossing, Pittsford, NY 2004 -
2005
Leading global IP solution provider with the world's first integrated
global IP-based networks
Sr Financial Accountant
Responsible for reporting and managing Fixed Assets, Capital Leases and
Accrued Construction
. Responsible for reporting of monthly work in progress spending of Capital
projects ($31M)
. Established Present Value and amortization schedules of Capital Leases
. Established records for Capitalized projects, creating depreciation and
amortization schedules
Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY 1999 - 2004
Leading provider of business solutions
Sr Financial Analyst 2002 - 2004
Responsible for the financial support to Color Copier Research and
Development SBU's 4 departments Management
. Developed and managed overhead expense budget ($52M) for Research and
Development SBU's 4 departments
. Coordinated Physical Inventory of Fixed Assets ($5M), writing off $0.5M
of lost or retired assets
. Facilitated reduction of IM and Facility charges by 5% ($0.9M) on annual
basis
Sr Financial Consultant 1999 -
2002
Responsible for Management Reporting of US and Canadian Equipment Sales
and Leases
. Developed process to automate monthly adjustments of accrued equipment
leasing revenue ($34M) and Sr Management reporting package resulting in a
4 hour time savings
. Managed the General Ledger to ensure compatibility of Canadian and US
reporting
. Spearheaded the Financial requirements to convert the Equipment Cost and
Depreciation data onto Oracle Platform from Mainframe process ($1M annual
savings)
Eastman Kodak Company 1995 - 1998
World's imaging innovator
Financial Analyst - Corporate 1997 -
1998
Responsible for support to170 world-wide entities to gather and consolidate
monthly financial results
. Managed the Reuters daily exchange rates system and internal customer
service for all exchange rate inquiries
. Managed program to consolidate 170 world-wide entities ($500M) for
Management reporting
. Participated in SAP pilot conversion program as Finance representative to
ensure all reporting requirements were met
Financial Analyst - Operations 1999 -
1997
Responsible for financial support to Silver Recovery SBU
. Prepared annual department overhead budget $100M, and analyzed divisional
performance for $500M operational budget
. Performed Economic analysis, prioritizing Capital asset spending ($13M)
based on project's cost savings
. Conducted Make/Buy analysis to determine inter-company plant loading to
provide efficiencies and cost reductions
. Participated on Ad-Hoc 3 member team to analyze Silver Recovery Inventory
reduction alternatives reducing inventory 60% realizing re-cooperation of
$500K
. Prepared and presented internal benchmarking of Silver Recovery
Operations at Worldwide Silver Conference
. Presented financial training programs to non-finance employees
. Chaired Mentoring program to assist new hires to learn Finance
department's processes and procedures
Thomson Reuters - Rochester, NY 1992 - 1995
Leading source of intellectual information for business and professionals
Revenue Control Analyst 1995
Responsible for recognition of $200M revenue, including deferral and
accruals
. Consolidation of $200M revenue
. Monitored revenue recognition issues of deferrals, returns, reserves and
multi-year service products
Order Processing Supervisor 1994 - 1995
Responsible for ensuring timely processing of sales and renewals
. Supervised department of 17 members
. Developed cross-training program for all department members, resulted in
elimination of 3 weeks order backlog
. Responsible for timely processing of $44M in new sales and $137M in
renewal sales including government contracts and multi-year sales
Jr Financial Analyst 1992 - 1994
Responsible for financial support to legal publishing SBU
. Prepared annual $23M Revenue and $15M overhead expense budget
. Created reporting structure to analyze manufacturing costs ($5M) and
author royalties ($1M)
Pfaudler US, Inc 1991 - 1992
Manufacturer of glass -lined tanks
Jr Accountant
. Processed Account Payables and Receivables
. Prepared Sales Tax returns
Cortalnd Brovitz & Co 1990 - 1991
Regional CPA firm
Staff Accountant
. Participated in audits of small and medium-sized manufacturing, real
estate and retail enterprises
Education and Certifications Affiliations
Master in Business Administration Wegman's LPGA
Volunteer
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY Church
Treasurer
Rochester
Women's Network - Bd of Director
Bachelor of Science Accounting - Magna Cum Laude Genesee Valley
Orchestra & Chorus - Auction Chair
Nazareth College of Rochester, NY Rochester Oratorio
Society - Bd of Director
Fullbright Scholar Nominee Deer Run
Homeowners - Co-chair Bd of Director
RCSD - Math tutor
volunteer
Cetified Management Accountant