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
Accountant