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Accounting Executive

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
January 11, 2013

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Delores Williams

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******** ***** *****

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Zip: 30331

Country: USA

Phone: 843-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $200,000

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DELORES P. WILLIAMS

502 Catanbo Court San Antonio, Texas 78258

Telephone: 843-***-**** Email: *********@********.***

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Finance & Operations

Finance and operations executive with extensive accounting and administrative experience and a proven ability to manage all facets of complex organizations. Design, implement and enhance policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance and improve accuracy. Deploy technology tools to streamline financial reporting and core business functions. Serve as a key member of executive team, providing strategic insight to support corporate growth and expansion objectives. Build and lead strong teams.

Leadership Financial Analysis Accounting Strategic Planning Client Relationship Management

Corporate Stock Financial Reporting Shareholder Relationships Policies & Procedures Budgets

Internal / External Audits Staff Development Payroll Project Management Asset Management

GAAP 401(k) Administration Forecasts Benefits Plans HR M&A Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CELONOVA BIOSCIENCES, INC., San Antonio, Texas 2007-Present

Vascular intervention and embolization product developer and distributor; 150 staff worldwide.

Vice President, Finance: Work closely with Board and executive team, delivering financial and general strategic advice. Create and implement business strategies to achieve financial objectives in fast-growth environment. Oversee accounting, produce financial reports and manage financial assets. Create and manage budgets. Lead a staff of 15 financial professionals engaged in managing accounts payable, billing, accounting and payroll. Coordinate annual audits. Manage relationships with bankers, insurance carriers and independent auditors. Maintain corporate capitalization table. Play a key role in shareholder reporting and communications. Design, manage and improve internal financial and accounting processes.

Key Accomplishments:

Improved administration, developing GAAP-compliant reporting and accounting procedures and implementing QuickBooks to manage small business client accounts.

Increased internal efficiency by reorganizing department and designing and deploying new tools, including new estimating tools to bolster profitability and accuracy.

Successfully managed key employee benefits components, including 401(k) / profit sharing plan, group benefits (US and international) and policy manual production and distribution.

Took on demanding leadership role with Board of Directors, securing recognition as subject matter expert and senior executive in startup during challenging executive team transition.

SAINT-GOBAIN TECHNICAL FABRICS, Grand Island, New York 2001-2007

Top building material supplier and producer of high-performance materials and containers; 19K staff.

Division Controller: Directed a team of 10 staff accountants working at numerous locations. Managed ROI reports, evaluating capital expenditures. Created and implemented systems to ensure IFRS and IAS compliance, analyzing adjustments to financial reports. Audited General Ledger to ensure US GAAP compliance. Orchestrated deployment of consistent accounting policies and procedures to govern work at shared services centers for plants and accounts payable organizations within the company. Developed staff and evaluated performance, providing career advancement opportunities.

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Key Accomplishments:

Created sound operational infrastructure for US and Canadian operations, providing plant managers with a toolkit to improve processes and developing project budgets that reduced variances by 10%.

Skillfully managed geographically dispersed accounting staff, establishing meetings to keep in touch and providing support and tools for success.

Gained widespread recognition for work ethic and subject matter expertise.

CAREER NOTE: Past job history includes a Controller position with Phoenix Medical Technology, Inc. (South Carolina) and a Plant Accounting Manager role with Baxter Healthcare, Inc. (Illinois).

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Becker CPA Exam Review Course

Finance Leadership Review Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

San Antonio CFO Forum

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Association of Financial Professionals

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite SAP



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