Accounting Management
Resume:
Lori A. Laney
Walworth, NY ***68
email: ******@*********.**.***
SUMMARY: Experienced management accountant with over 7 years experience as Controller and accounting
professional. Extensive knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP). Experienced in turnaround and continuous improvement of A/R, A/P, and
payroll departments. Strong leader and trusted advisor to owners, shareholders, and management
on accounting matters.
• Extensive Financial Reporting Experience: Managing and reporting financial
statements and budgetary analysis.
• Strong Turnaround Experience: Recognized for successful turnaround and
continuous improvement of accounting departments.
• Proven Experience Delivering Clean Audits: Created strong internal controls,
processes, and policies leading to completion of clean financial, 401k, and bank
audits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2007-present Fleischer’s Bagels, Inc. Rochester, NY, Long Island City, NY, and Charlotte, NC
Controller
• Recruited by CFO of this $30M manufacturing facility to manage all corporate
accounting functions and staff.
• Manage a 10 person accounting team, oversee financial statement preparation for all
locations, prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations, and issue financial statements
with analysis and commentary for Board of Directors.
• Improved cash flow by decreasing DSO from over 90 to 30-45 improving past dues from
53% to 9-12% on average. Concentration on increasing cash flow allowing discount
term savings through A/P.
• Provide financial expertise for new product line profitability analysis.
• Responsible for annual 1099 processing and compliance requirements.
• Developed and implemented solid accounting policies to include travel and expense
reimbursement, inventory control, and payroll processing.
• Direct contact with all levels of organization, from production line to executive.
• Recognized by Board of Directors as strong leader during CFO transition.
• Responsible for guiding accounting department in lean efficiency and technological
advancement.
• Worked with HR department to recruit accounting staff at NC facility ending a trend of
high turnover and low morale.
• Responsible for development of new accounting employees, monitoring their goals and
successes as related to the organizational mission and incentive plans.
2002-2007 Medaille College. Rochester and Buffalo, New York.
Assistant Professor of Business (2004 – 2007). Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business (2002-
2004).
• Accelerated Learning Program working with adult learners who desire growth within
their profession and practical application of theory. Instruct adult undergraduate and
graduate business students – finance, accounting, and strategy.
• Supervisor to 45 adjunct instructors. Responsible for adjunct faculty recruitment,
scheduling, mentoring, and development.
• Extensive work developing/implementing new curriculum and program growth
strategies. Key developer of accounting curriculum for new degree programs to meet
New York State and Accrediting review.
Laney, Lori A.
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2002-2007 Medaille College. Rochester and Buffalo, New York. (cont’d)
• Chair/Member of various committees.
• College service promoting ALP program to prospective students and business
community along with participation in annual giving efforts.
1999 - 2004 Rochester General Health System. Rochester, New York.
Planning Analyst.
• Key member of Strategic Planning Team.
• Non-financial and financial data support for negotiation and implementation of contracts,
grants, research, and new service lines.
• Extensive project work with consultants, executive leadership, and department managers.
• Implementation of data and operational benchmarking tools – resulting in $5 million
savings.
• Research, analyze, and report demographic, product line, market, and patient satisfaction
data.
• Train clinical and non-clinical department managers in data usage and data resources for
emphasis on continuous improvement.
1998-1999 Rochester General Health System. Rochester, New York.
Senior Accountant.
• Complete general ledger accounting functions; journal entries, financial statements,
reconciliations, budgets, forecasting, and compliance reports.
• Affiliate team leader for annual New York State cost reporting.
• Preparation of tax returns.
• Key contact in planning engagements for audits and strategic planning consultants.
1997-1998 Paychex, Inc. Rochester, New York.
Corporate Accountant.
• Complete general ledger accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Department coordinator for nationwide branch offices on financial policies and
procedures.
• Division coordinator of data collection for internal auditors.
1995 to 1997 Various entry-level financial and accounting positions.
SKILLS: -Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
-Extensive knowledge and use of financial reports.
-Highly proficient in accounting and payroll programs including Syspro, Time in a Box, Labor
and Attendance, and Preview.
-Knowledge and application of web-based class management systems and distance learning
programs including HorizonLive, WebEx, Banner, WebCT, Blackboard, and CourseNet.
-Excellent research, planning, communication, presentation, organization, and teamwork skills.
EDUCATION: MBA, Advanced Management Studies, Touro College, New York, NY, 2006. (Ph.D. coursework
complete, dissertation incomplete.)
(transcripts available
MS, Human Resource Development, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, 1999.
on request)
MBA, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, 1997.
BS, Accounting, State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY, 1995.
AS, Business Administration, SUNY Canton College of Technology, Canton, NY, 1993.
CERTIFICATION: Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in process.
RELOCATION: Willing to relocate and travel for interview process.
REFERENCES: Available on request.
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