Management Accounting

tanya a. allen

**** ********* ***** ~ Douglasville, GA 30135

770-***-**** ~ *************@*****.***

Qualifications Profile

Accomplished Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience

in all facets of accounting and financial management. Highly skilled in

collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and

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 & Cash Flow Management ( GAAP

Compliance & Budget Management

( Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis ( General Ledger

Activity & Closing

( Accounting Policy Development ( Technology Enhancements

& Process Improvement

( Fixed Asset Management & Depreciation ( Auditing &

Internal Control Evaluation

Professional Background

Camden Construction Group / Camden Management Partners - Atlanta, GA (2006

- 2009)

Controller

Executed all aspects of financial management, accounting, and cash flow

management for a $50M general contractor and real estate developer.

Participated in strategic planning, expense forecasting, and tax planning.

Led efforts to develop and implement accounting procedures that complied

with GAAP standards. Performed budgeting, taxation, financial analysis,

financial statement preparation, and consolidation activities. Supervised

all annual audits including IRS, State, and Insurance. Recruited and

trained the financial staff. Played a key role in reducing staff turnover.

. 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, payroll, and budget management.

. Served as a key member of the executive team charged with process

improvement and executive leadership.

. Provided financial data and accounting services in connection with

changes in entity ownership including licensing requirements and

collaboration with attorney and outside accountants.

Conservation Services Group - Westborough, MA (2001 - 2006)

Accounting Manager

Managed all aspects of accounting functions associated with accounts

receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity. Directed 4

employees in performing at optimal levels. Facilitated timely month-end

closes. Oversaw all annual audits. Co-chaired field employee training

seminars on all new accounting procedural and budgeting changes. Prepared

financial/loan covenant calculations and compliance certificates. Created

fixed asset management policies and procedures.

. Streamlined work processes and reduced monthly closing period from 6

weeks to 7 business days.

. Spearheaded efforts to customize fiscal budgeting software to fit

business model.

. Provided support to the Controller in budget vs. actual variance

analysis, monthly P&L review, and ad hoc project management.

Isovia, Inc. - Boston, MA (2000 - 2001)

Senior Accountant

Handled accounting and financial management activities on a daily basis.

Executed general ledger transactions and performed month-end closing tasks.

Created budgets and forecasts. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of all

financial transactions.

. Established the company-wide internal control procedures, which

reduced risk exposure levels.

. Decreased closing period and eliminated redundancies using sound

financial acumen.

. Prepared and reviewed 25 corporate sales tax returns.

Early Career:

Staff Accountant / Accounts Receivable Accountant - Windriver Systems,

Canton, MA

Education

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, PROVIDENCE, RI

Master of Business Administration in Accounting (2001)

GPA: 3.6/4.0 scale

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, PROVIDENCE, RI

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1998)

GPA: 3.5/4.0 scale

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Timberline (Sage), AIA Documents, Great

Plains Dynamics, FRx Reporting, Crystal Reports, FRx Forecaster

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