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Customer Service Financial

Location:
Peralta, NM, 87042
Posted:
June 05, 2010

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Adrienne D. Tadian

P. O. Box ***, Peralta, NM ***42

Phone: 505-***-****

Email: abmo7w@r.postjobfree.com

Exceptionally versatile, knowledgeable, conscientious, results-driven

accounting professional with 27 years of experience providing financial

services to a variety of industries including gaming/resort, utility,

construction, sports, and retirement services. Expertise includes

audit/forensic audit, tax preparation, payroll, cash flow and budget

analysis. Loyal team player adept at maintaining high level of production

under stress, working independently. Applies outstanding organizational,

interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to helping clients upgrade

internal systems and enhance profitability. Greatest strengths include

ability to research, design and implement data models that allow clients to

clearly understand finances and accept recommendations for improvement.

Quick learner who has trained and supervised upper-level and associate

staff, adapts rapidly to change, brings integrity and a positive,

responsive approach to the service of individual, corporate, and non-profit

clients. A highly responsible, dedicated individual who goes above and

beyond expectations to create a win-win outcome for customers and employer.

HIGHLIGHTS

Financial Controller for major casino/resort with 2,000 employees, 10

divisions including 80 departments, $13-19 million in annual revenue,

tracking daily cash deposits and conducting fraud check from internal bank

to banking institution for 6 separate bank accounts, valued at $2-7 million

Key Researcher and Analyst in decision process of casino/resort and Tribal

Council to rebrand casino as part of the Hard Rock global corporate

enterprise

Sole Advisor to CFO and independent multi-state Financial Advisor for

several Tribal Councils on critical financial issues

Recognized for excellence, as evidenced by one Manager's written statement

that "Adrienne's dedication to excellence, professionalism, team spirit,

and her overwhelming desire to assist people has not only made this company

a better place to work but has personally made me a better manager."

As Field Auditor, serve diverse clients for public accounting firm

SPECIFIC AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Management, As Financial Controller for one of three largest

Supervision, casino/resorts in the State generating between $13-19

and Training million in net annual revenue and employing up to 2,000

associates:

Manage financial oversight of 10 divisions, 80

departments.

Provide direct ongoing training for and oversee two

supervisors (Accounts Payable, Payroll) and three

accountants.

Review reconciliations for 80-100 general ledger

accounts.

Oversee production of departmental and consolidated

financial statements.

Check for fraud on daily basis; identify perpetrators.

Consult with directors and managers to help them

interpret financial data, explain differences between

actual and budgeted results to executive agencies .

As Lead Internal Contact for independent financial

audits, review, present, and interpret all financial

data to independent auditors.

Ensure notification to CFO and independent multi-state

Financial Advisor for several Tribal Councils whenever

necessary:

Identify and analyze all aberrations in financial data,

impending covenants and benchmarks, excessive or

unplanned events in cash flow.

Recommend corrective measures.

Report daily on cash balances and revenue results of

operations, tracking depository activity and examining

for completions and fraud daily, on 6 separate bank

accounts valued at $2-7 million in cash, checks, ATM

deposits.

Customer Promote and maintain excellence in customer relations:

Service and Directly deal with managers, directors, and clients to

Conflict handle wide variety of queries and needs.

Resolution Oversee supervisory and staff-client interactions to

ensure rapid, accurate financial service and customer

satisfaction.

Troubleshoot financial issues and resolve conflicts

through skillful research, communication, and problem

solving.

Perform timely follow-up on each issue to ensure

optimum executive and client satisfaction.

Computer Skills Superior skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Quick

Books, PeopleSoft, Oasys timekeeping/attendance system,

Infinium/Cognos services, various proprietary

applications

Expertise Accounting areas of knowledge and expertise include:

Across Broad Audit & Consulting

Range of Tax Preparation

Accounting Payroll Services

Functions Gaming/Casino Services

Forensic Auditing/Fraud Discovery

Profit Maximization/Expense Reduction

Cash Flow & Budget Analysis

Research & Specialty Research and Reporting:

Reporting/ Compliance Certificate data necessary to satisfy bank

Documentation loan benchmark requirements

Financial compilation, analysis, and presentation in

support of proposal for major casino to rebrand itself

as part of the Hard Rock global corporate enterprise.

SEC Reporting and Filing for nationwide health

organization

Design customized financial models and presentations;

ensure that managers, directors, other users fully

understand and can interpret data

Financial Statement Compilation/Preparation (balance

sheets, cash flow and income statements, etc.).

For CFO, document and report irregularities, trends in

financial data, ongoing revenues, expenses.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Financial Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM 2008-Presen

Controller, t

Financial Analyst,

Staff Accountant

Serve one of three largest casino/resorts in the State, generating between

$13-19 million in net annual revenue and employing up to 2,000 associates.

Financial Controller - 9/09 to Present

. Oversee production of departmental and consolidated financial

statements for company with 10 divisions and 80 departments.

. Supervise Accounts Payable Supervisor and Payroll Supervisor, and

three accountants.

. Assist managers in interpreting financial results of operations and

variances between actual and budgeted results.

. Serve as Lead Internal Contact during independent financial audit;

interface with audit team.

. Produce cash needs, tracking and depository reports for Chief

Financial Officer.

. Produce ad-hoc financial reports for Tribal Council, CEO, Directors

and Managers.

. Identify and analyze all irregularities in financial data on bank loan

compliance.

> Report directly to independent multi-state financial advisor for

several Tribal Councils.

> Recommend corrective measures.

. Track daily cash deposits and conduct fraud check from internal bank

to banking institution for 6 separate bank accounts, valued of $2-7

million in cash, checks, ATM deposits.

. Report to and keep records for all governmental agencies in the tribal

gaming industry.

. Review journal entries and account reconciliations

Financial Analyst - 6/08 to 9/09

Perform duties as listed above for Financial Controller, with the

exception of complete oversight of financial statements and upper-level

supervision.

Staff Accountant - 3/08 to 6/08

Assist department managers; prepare journal entries and account

reconciliations; produce customized reports and presentations for CFO,

managers, and Tribal Council.

Accountant Bennett, Hutt, & Company 2007-2008

Albuquerque, NM

Serve specialized accounting firm dealing with professional sports

organizations and celebrity athletes.

. Perform research on topics as they relate to client issues; areas

include procedure, taxation and practice.

> Communicate results of research to client and that ensure client

understands all aspects.

> Recommend improvements for client to incorporate into acceptable

business practices.

. Provide accounting tasks on ongoing basis for several client

accounts.

> Types of accounts include; check writing, automatic debit/credit,

money market and credit card, accounts.

> Tasks include transaction coding, system input and financial

statement presentation.

. Design and produce ad-hoc reports to support or supplement financial

statements; create presentations and submit for partner review.

Accountant Broken Arrow Communications, Inc., 2006-2007

Albuquerque, NM

Assist Controller, handling finances for head office and nine satellite

offices of multi-million dollar, multi-state construction company.

. Reconcile and report on corporate cash account and nine petty cash

accounts monthly, preparing supporting schedules and documenting

outstanding items.

. Review A/R, A/P, and Aging Schedules; gather information on

invoices from satellite offices; manage invoice data changes in the

system.

. Enroll employees in medical and 401(k) plans; monitor and

correct payroll deductions for retirement benefits; correct billing

from benefit carriers.

. Reorganize methods for tracking vendors and invoices; ensure

compliance with insurance requirements relating to independent

contractor status; prepare forms 1099.

Accountant II Public Service Company of New Mexico, 2003-2006

Albuquerque, NM

Handle multiple accounting areas for primary utility provider for New

Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Deal with accounts for up to 3,000 employees.

. PAYROLL: Assist in complete redesign of payroll system. Prepare

data and interface with the general ledger, correcting and posting

data. Maintain reports and schedules of each interface operation,

ensuring Internal Audit and SOX compliance.

. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Operate Accounts Payable Interface for payroll

deductions, preparing and reconciling data, review results,

processing and distributing vouchers produced.

. GENERAL LEDGER: Reconcile up to 50 accounts using financial system

to investigate entries, determine appropriate presentation of data,

and correct balances on a monthly basis. Provide supporting

documentation and audit evidence, following up with sources directly

impacting account balances.

. GARNISHMENT: Communicate with judgment creditors, employees

and legal counsel to set up and maintain internal employee

garnishment records; interface garnishment data for payment and

disburse payments to appropriate payees.

. EMPLOYEE CUSTOMER SERVICE: Solve problems with employees regarding

loan balances, direct deposit accounts, data input errors, and

payroll paycheck deductions.

Accountant Accounting Solutions and Excel agencies 2002-2003

Albuquerque, NM

Serve two clients as temporary specialist, transitioning to permanent

position with second client.

. Clients included leading health care organization and major, multi-

state utility provider.

. Duties included:

> Assisting Controller in all accounting functions.

> Preparing financial models adaptable to different data scenarios.

> Providing support for management; generating special study

reports used in making financial decisions; designing financial

presentation formats for managerial meetings.

> Assisting in preparation of financial statements and supporting

schedules for 10Q and 10K filings with the SEC. Included

gathering, marking up, proofreading, footnoting, aligning,

referencing, and cross-referencing data and inserting revised

information.

Accountant Retirement Strategies, Albuquerque, NM 2000-2002

Administrator

Served local firm providing consultation, design, and compliance monitoring

of retirement plans.

. Consulted with clients on retirement plans; topics included

contributions, distributions, plan assets and explanation of account

statements.

. Performed tests for compliance with IRS and DOL requirements within

retirement plans, performed corrective measures to bring plans into

compliance.

. Completed participant summaries and tax forms for retirement

plans and distribution recipients.

. Responded to IRS and DOL audit inquiries.

Staff Accountant Talbot Agency, Albuquerque, NM 1998-2000

Worked for former partner and colleague at Ernst & Young who sold his

practice to insurance agency, providing accounting services through their

office to all types of businesses.

. Reconciled client ledgers, researched client problems, prepared

financial statements, applied audit functions to client records.

. Prepared budgets, general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts

payable and payroll.

. Prepared tax returns of all types.

Accountant Arthur Andersen, LLP, Albuquerque, NM 1997-1998

Worked for major accounting firm performing services for retirement

plans.

. Tested plans for compliance with IRS and DOL requirements.

. Completed tax forms.

. Responded to IRS and DOL audit inquiries.

. Applied audit functions to retirement plans.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (1993-1997):

Firms: Meyners + Company, Ernst & Young

Duties: Field Auditor, Tax Preparer

EDUCATION & LICENSING

C.P.A. New Mexico State Board of Public 1993

Accountancy

M.B.A., emphasis in Anderson School of Management, 1993

Accounting University of New Mexico,

Albuquerque, NM

B.S. in Agricultural New Mexico State University, Las 1985

Economics Cruces, NM

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