Manager Management

Laura D. Daniels

** ****** **** ***** ( CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005

abm1dc@r.postjobfree.com 636-***-**** ( cell 314-***-****

Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Controller

Senior level executive with extensive hands-on experience in management,

business leadership and working with Executive Committees, Banks,

Attorneys, and CPA's. CFO with an established record of success in

significantly growing enterprise value and driving efficiency and

productivity through analysis of financial management systems and

implementing process improvements. Strong background in budgets, cash

forecasting and positive staff mentoring.

Core competencies include:

Financial & Strategic Planning Staff Oversight & Development

Budget Development & Management P&L Supervision

Accounting & Financial Operations Cash Flow Management & Modeling

Career Experience

MAJOR BRANDS, INC., ST. LOUIS, MO JUNE 2009-PRESENT

Chief Financial Officer Annual Revenue -

$400M

Direct financial management functions including development of

monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets.

Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account

reconciliation, and cash management. Development of highly skilled

accounting, payroll and supplier accounting teams to achieve established

objectives. Interact with the Advisory Board and President concerning

financial forecasts and strategies.

Key Achievements:

> Co-chair the selection and implementation of new comprehensive ERP

system.

> Strategically restructured financial reporting processes to become

more informative.

> Served as key leader in effectively managing the preservation of our

profit margin during a very significant economic downturn.

MILLS PROPERTIES, INC., Clayton, MO November 2002-June

2009

EVP of Accounting & Operations Annual Revenue -

$80M

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance

analysis for 75 individual legal entities. Presented monthly financial

reporting packages to Executive Committee and discussed strategic long and

short term plans for each asset. Developed financial modeling for property

sales and acquisition of additional properties. Managed and developed the

shared services groups to include Accounting, IT, HR and general office

staff.

Key Achievements:

> Reduced monthly closing cycle by two weeks with careful study of

procedures and enhanced process improvements.

> Developed staff and procedures to allow the assets under management to

double without additional headcount.

> Successfully selected and managed conversion to new windows based ERP

system.

> Developed from controller position into CFO and member of the

Executive Committee and Asset Acquisition team (March 2007)

VESTCOM INTERNATIONAL, INC., Earth City, MO March 2000-November 2002

Controller Annual Revenue -

$25M

Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports.

Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger

transactions. Key managing member for corporate assets such as supplies,

inventory and fixed assets.

Key Achievements:

> Saved more than $100,000 in annual expenses through vendor

negotiations and research of new products and services.

> Improved collection levels by overseeing a task force that automated

the billing and account receivable reconciliation processes.

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL, Clayton, MO July 1999-March 2000

Property Manager Annual Revenue - $500M

Managed day to day operations and financial review of 6 commercial

buildings. Review and manage contracts for building operations.

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF MO, Bridgeton, MO July 1996-July 1999

Accounting Manager Annual Revenue -

$9M

Oversaw general ledger functions, including account analysis and

reconciliation, journal entries, and accounts payable. Prepared and

presented financial statements to building ownership

BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC., St. Louis, MO March 1994-July

1996

Bank Examiner II Annual Revenue - $900M

Analyzed internal operations and applicable regulations for the trust

company. Coordinated and supervised staff auditors. Prepared and

communicate detailed audit findings to department heads.

TRANSCOR WASTE SERVICES, Tampa, FL April 1992-February 1994

Staff Accountant Annual Revenue - $25M

Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and

reconciliation, journal entries, and managed accounts payable. Assisted

controller with financial statement preparation and analysis.

DECATUR MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, Decatur, IL June 1991-March 1992

Staff Accountant Annual Revenue - $5M

Assisted controller with financial statement preparation and analysis.

Reconciled balance sheet accounts and bank accounts.

EDUCATION & AWARDS

Bachelor of Science - Accounting (1991)

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY - Decatur, Illinois

2009 St. Louis Apartment Association Executive of the Year

2004 Mills Employee of the Year

Excellent references available upon request

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