Manager Accounting

PATRICIA McEACHERN, MBA

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in: Financial Reporting ~ Analysis ~ Accounting Systems

Versatile, high-energy professional who leads companies through change and

challenge. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and

executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on

leader with strong financial skills, able to provide valuable information

to keep teams informed and productive. Outstanding business acumen and able

to deliver quality financial reporting and analysis. Skilled in multiple

areas of technology, including Oracle ERP, Deltek Vision, Hyperion,

Lawson, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, PowerPoint and Excel expert.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Controls ~ Financial Reporting ~ Consolidations ~ Intercompany

Transactions ~ Budgeting ~ Variance Analysis

Revenue & Expenditure Forecasting ~ System Conversions ~ Cash Flow

Forecasting ~ Foreign Currency Exchange

Account Reconciliation ~General Ledger ~ Month End/Year-End Closing

-Accruals

Process Improvement~ Effective Leadership ~ Organization & Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Various Consulting Assignments

2009 - Present

TETRA TECH EC, INC., Morris Plains/NJ

2006 - 2008

Publicly traded $500 M international engineering, design & construction

company.

Corporate Accounting Manager

Effectively oversaw Reporting, General Ledger and Payroll Departments.

Management responsibilities included selection and hiring, objective

setting, performance management, mentorship, coaching, development and

training. Responsible for the monthly close of multiple companies,

maintenance of all accounting ledgers and monthly review of all account

reconciliations and journal entries. Prepared all financial reports,

including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Consolidated Trial

Balance, Fixed Asset Roll-Forward, AP/AR Aging and Intercompany Accounts.

Closely involved in annual budgeting and forecasting. Provided quarterly of

variances between actual results against forecasts and budgets and provided

corrective action recommendations to management when necessary.

Key Achievements

. Recognized for successfully converting legacy general ledger

accounting system to Oracle and Hyperion ahead of schedule, training

all staff members and re-tooling procedures within 3 months.

. Streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency by revamping

the accounting processes post-conversion, eliminating duplication of

efforts.

. Successfully reconciled $50,000 in out-of-balance intercompany accounts.

WESTFIELD CORPORATION-Garden State Plaza Mall, Paramus/NJ

2003 - 2005

Publicly traded $100M retail real estate developer.

Accountant

Recruited to supervise cash posting, billing, gross sales reporting,

account reconciliation and AP functions. Managed payroll and employee

benefits processes for 30 employees and ensured new hires and terminations

were processed correctly. Recruited, hired and trained Accounting

Assistant. Responsible for monthly and year end activities including

operating and year-end tax adjustments. Reconciled petty cash and bank

statements. Heavily involved in lease activities

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including collection of monthly rent rolls and percentage rent for tenants,

abstracted new leases and forecasting and budgeting activities for lease

revenue and expenses. Provided expertise for monthly forecasting and annual

budget processes.

Key Achievements

. Single-handedly ensured that 99% of all AR was paid within 10 days of

due date.

. Effectively presented proposal and received authorization for

additional staff.

COVANTA ENERGY, Rahway/NJ 1998 -

2002

Publicly traded $36M international Waste-to-Energy company.

Accountant

Managed all aspects of accounts receivable, handled all billing functions

and reconciled cash receipts and aging to the general ledger using

PeopleSoft. Managed treasury functions, facilitated all wire transfers,

journeyed funding transfers and reconciled bank accounts. Analyzed and

reconciled expenditure and revenue accounts, including trustee accounts and

investment reports. Responsible for journal entries and accruals. Analyzed

balance sheet accounts. Participated in annual budget and monthly cash

forecasting processes. Maintained in-house system integrity by functioning

as administrator.

Key Achievements

. Started AR department from ground up, implemented all processes

including records management, cash receipts, billing and collections.

. Provided critical assistance and subject matter expertise during

implementation of lockbox interface.

REGENT LIGHTING CORPORATION., Burlington/NC 1996 -

1998

$120M Manufacturer of Home and Security Lighting.

Manager of Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections

Handled a broad scope of internal AR processes encompassing the daily

management of billing, credit, collections, cash receipts, account

reconciliations, rebate and allowance schedules. Primary liaison between

management, staff and client. Approve credit accounts for new customers,

establishing credit limits and terms. Performed quarterly customer

allowance/profitability analysis. Conducted an aggressive and successful

collections program. Trained and supervised 3 staff members in areas of

procedures, client relations and systems operations.

Key Achievements

. Created detailed report of historical DSO data per client then reviewed

results and expectations with clients, resulting in a significant drop in

DSO, down to 32 days.

. Represented company interests by filing court claims in the event of

client bankruptcy.

MODERN CONCRETE COMPANY, Greensboro/NC 1994 -

1996

$1M concrete finishing company.

Accounting Manager

Directed all financial aspects of company, including general ledger, AR,

AP, in-house payroll and state, local and federal tax filings. Responsible

for reporting and analysis of financial data. Improved operational

efficiency through implementation of a new accounting software system,

streamlined procedures and detail record keeping.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Accounting, New York Institute of

Technology, Old Westbury/NY

Bachelors of Arts (BA) Accounting, Rutgers University, Newark/NJ[pic]

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