Manager Project
Resume:
Miami, FL *****
*************@*********.***
Results-oriented professional with more than 25 years of Fortune 500
experience, combining cross-functional competencies in all phases of
finance, accounting, information systems and management. Outstanding
record of achievement in continuous quality improvement, driving cost
reductions, implementing technology and executing turn-around performance.
Core Competencies include:
. A/R, A/P and Billing Management
. G/L and Financial Management Reporting
. Accounting Procedures and Controls
Development and Establishment
. Budget Preparation and Management
. Credit Reviews and Approvals
. Contractual Compliance
Productivity/Efficiency Improvements
Process Reengineering
. Technology Implementations
. Relationship/Team Building
. Staff Training and Development
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC., Jacksonville,
FL 2008 - 2010
Outside Contractor Assignment
Billing Team Sr. Manager at Maitland, FL Location (2009-2010)
A/R Client Account Manager at Jacksonville, FL Headquarters (2008-
2009)
LENNAR CORPORATION, Miami,
FL
2003 - 2007
Vice President - Systems & Planning, Lennar Ventures (2007)
Vice President & Controller, Lennar Ventures (2004-2006)
Senior Analyst - Accounting Controls, Lennar Financial Services (2004)
Assistant Treasurer, Universal American Mortgage Company (2003-2004)
RYDER SYSTEM, INC., Miami,
FL
1982 - 2002
Field Finance Margin Improvement Process Team (2002)
Manager - Lease Accounting (2001-2002)
Manager - Financial Reporting (2000-2001)
Cash Manager - Treasury (2000)
Manager - Accounts Payable (1997-2000)
A/R Re-Engineering Project (1995-1997)
Field Systems Implementation Project Manager (1993-1995)
Field Systems Implementation Team Leader (1989-1993)
Financial Consultant - Insurance Department (1988-1989)
Credit Manager (1983-1988)
Credit Supervisor (1982-1983)
FLAGSHIP NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, Miami,
FL
1980 - 1982
Cash Management Representative (1981-1982)
Management Trainee (1980-1981)
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES
Leading global provider of banking & payments technology solutions and
processing & information-based services with just under $4B in 2009
revenues and 31,000 employees worldwide.
. Led by example to restore credibility of the 26 member Maitland
Billing Team by collaborating with business unit leaders and
establishing stronger policies and procedures.
. Challenged to hire/train an accounts receivable client specialist team
responsible for collecting dated receivables, resolving
customer/billing issues and correcting misapplied cash.
. Paved the way for an industry-leading relationship with the FDIC on
failed bank matters.
LENNAR CORPORATION
Leading national home builder and financial services provider with over $3B
in 2009 revenue with 3,800 employees located in 17 states.
. Managed the design and development of an in-house application to
track, allocate and bill telecommunication provider contracts.
. Successful clean-up of balance sheet, enhancement of monthly reporting
package, timeliness of month-end close and development of Actual to
Forecast Analysis.
. Led seven member team responsible for financial reporting, G/L, A/R,
A/P, billing, budgeting and forecasting.
. Trail-blazed the SOX compliance process for Lennar's Financial
Services Division.
. Implemented a daily journal entry process to record activity, daily
reconciliation of funded mortgages and month-end reconciliation of
short-term debt facilities.
. Enhanced the in-house Cash Management System to improve flow, provide
additional reporting and handle a new short-term debt facility.
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
Global leader in transportation and supply chain leasing & management
solutions with just under $5B in 2009 revenues and 23,000 employees
worldwide.
. Enhanced and automated the reporting and reconciliation process for
better monitoring of over $30M in general and impaired operating lease
loss reserves.
. Advanced the financial reporting of Ryder's top performing logistics
customers.
. Hands-on responsibility for creating an Accounts Payable to General
Ledger reconciliation process.
. Implemented an automatic, overnight investment agreement with Ryder's
concentration bank.
. Successful turnaround of poor performing A/P Department through
enhancement of structure, systems, processes and people.
. Key member of the divestiture team for the $960M sale of Ryder's
Student & Public Transportation Division and directly responsible for
the A/P payments for the spin-off company and reimbursement to Ryder.
. Integral member of the Walker Financials Receivables Module
implementation with focus on the cash application functional detail
design, system testing, training materials and hands-on training.
. Managed the hardware installation, software testing and regional
training program for Ryder's Invoice Redesign and On-Demand Fuel
Billing project.
. On-site evaluation and integration of $9M in receivables for the Lend
Lease acquisition in Bloomington, MN at CFO request.
. Led on-site cross-functional conversion team of four to eight for a
company-wide rollout of AS/400 computer system with custom financial
and operational software throughout the United States and Canada.
. Enhanced Worker's Compensation Reporting System and developed senior
management status reporting.
. On-site credit and collections support and training for a logistics
acquisition in Nashville, TN.
. On-site credit and collections support, evaluation and training for
the Student Transportation acquisition in St. Louis, MO.
. Oversaw the division-wide monitoring of $300M in receivables and $9M
in reserves.
EDUCATION
Masters in Finance, Florida International University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Florida International University
Majors: Finance & International Management
Associate of Business Administration, Palm Beach Junior College
Numerous Professional and Technical Development courses and workshops
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Experience with the following financial/accounting software programs:
Oracle, JDEdwards and Walker.
. Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
DEBBIE KALATA
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