MARY R. VOGT

**** ***** **** *****

AURORA, CO **014

303-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a management position in Accounting or Finance which utilizes a

diverse accounting and finance background, strong analytical and

intrepretation skills, leadership capability and exceptionally strong

communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DirecTV Home Services (formerly 180 Connect) (September 2007 to March

2009)

Controller\Finance Manager, Cable Operations, Englewood, CO

. Provided assurance to the integrity and accuracy of the

consolidated financial statements, including 22 cost centers, by

overseeing internal financial reporting.

. Ensured that controls are implemented and adhere to Sarbanes-

Oxley guidelines including revenue recognition documentation,

disbursement approval documentation and assisting in financial

systems testing.

. Prepared monthly management reports including budget and prior

year comparison analysis for a division that projected $54

million in revenue annually

. Assisted in the strategic planning process, directs the

preparation of the fiscal year budget and prepares monthly

financial forecasts

. Streamlined processes to consolidate monthly close cycle from 2

weeks to 4 days.

. Enhanced, implemented and maintained internal accounting

controls, policies and procedures to ensure all financial

transactions are executed and documented in accordance with GAAP

. Engaged actively in the areas of cost-saving efficiencies,

process improvements, internal controls, and compliance

including writing and implementation of travel and cell phone

policies, and bonus calculation and documentation.

. Assisted in conversion to SAP general ledger and fixed assets

software.

Time Warner Cable (March 2003 to September 2007)

Financial Operations Manager - National Division, Englewood, CO.

. Gathered, reviewed, and analyzed operating and capital budgets,

long range plans and re-estimates to ensure the financial model

supports the operational plans of the systems and the division

generating $82 million in revenue annually..

. Created various monthly financial reports for ad hoc management

evaluation of system operations.

. Analyzed and investigated P&L and capital variances as requested

by systems or upper management to explain discrepancies between

actuals and projections.

. Create financial models for projection and sensitivity analysis

to provide management the information needed to make operational

and financial decisions.

. Financial liaison between Headquarters departments and cable

systems.

. Provided support and assistance in general ledger conversion to

PeopleSoft applications.

AT&T Broadband (formerly Tele-Communications, Inc.) (May 1996 to

December 2002)

Director, Revenue Assurance - Corporate, Englewood, CO. (June 2001 to

December 2002)

Provided assurance related to finance and accounting processes impacting

revenue recognition.

Ensured that billable revenues and cash flows are maximized.

Identified significant business risks, opportunities, and threats and

develop strategies to effectively identify, manage, and monitor business

risks and opportunities.

Reported to senior management significant revenue exposures related to

Finance and Accounting issues.

Analyzed and benchmarked revenue performance.

Performed root cause analysis and anomaly investigation.

Promoted collaborative efforts between departments to resolve finance and

accounting process gaps.

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis - Corporate,

Englewood, CO. (June 2000 to May 2001)

Prepared monthly and quarterly reporting packages, which include providing

operating units with financial related information required by them to

carry out their responsibilities.

Assisted Executive Management in developing and implementing strategies and

initiatives through timely and accurate reporting of cable operations

financial analysis.

Manipulated and organized data to provide tracking, status, forecast, or

other information in standard or custom report formats for management

decision-making.

Financial Analysis Liaison with Market Business Operations, Internal

Reporting, and Corporate Departments in relation to analysis and financial

performance.

Managed, evaluated, and developed staff of two financial analysts.

Financial Analyst - Central Division, Denver, CO. (June 1999 to May

2000)

Performed ongoing analysis projects including account reconciliation,

variance analysis, budgets, and forecasts.

Performed analysis to access both revenue and expense projections and

analytical tasks relating to revenue and expense projections.

Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled financial data by preparing monthly and

quarterly financial presentation and reporting packages for senior

management.

Accounting Manager - Northwest Division, Bothell, WA. (May 1998 to May

1999)

. Acted as Director of Accounting until said position was filled

(after departure).

Managed, evaluated, and developed accounting staff of eight.

Analyzed, reviewed, and accounted for ongoing operations, acquisitions, and

dispositions.

Issued unaudited financial statements and external reports as required.

Prepared quarterly work paper binder for audited financial statements.

Coordinated accounting close and ensured that close and reporting deadlines

are met.

Transitioned general ledger accounting functions from a Shared Accounting

Service Center to a decentralized Division office.

Team Lead - Shared Accounting Service Center, Englewood, CO. (February

1997 to April 1998)

Transitioned general ledger accounting functions from four division offices

to a Shared Accounting Service Center including the hiring and training of

new accountants.

Aided in the conversion to Oracle software.

Managed, evaluated, and developed accounting staff of nine.

Prepared financial work papers for cable systems that were being sold to

ensure accurate financial information.

Accountant - Central Division, Denver, CO. (May 1996 to January 1997)

Performed monthly profit and loss analysis.

Maintained monthly work papers on balance sheet accounts.

Prepared quarterly debt calculations to ensure covenant compliance.

Calculated bad debt estimates and actual franchise fee expenses.

US WEST Financial Services, Inc., Englewood, CO (May 1991 to January

1994)

Accountant

Performed accounting and variance analysis for the Commercial Real Estate

Portfolio consisting of a $570 million lease and loan portfolio.

Maintained and monitored escrow accounts in excess of $5 million for

Commercial Real Estate portfolio.

Performed non-accrual and delinquency reporting and analysis for senior

management.

Prepared audit schedules for internal and external audits.

Performed receivable reconciliation for this $3 billion company.

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EDUCATION

University of Denver:

. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (March 1996)

. Masters of Accountancy with an MIS emphasis (March, 1996).

Certified Public Accountant - State of Colorado (Inactive Status)

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