Manager Sales

H E LE N M. GIL MORE

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SUMMARY

Finance and accounting professional with expertise in all areas of Financial and Management

Reporting and Analysis, Corporate Reporting, Budgets and Forecasts, Consolidation, External Reporting

and Auditing. Strong implementation skills; known for change initiatives that increase efficiency

of reporting and analysis.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANY, New York, NY

11/2012 – Present

Senior Financial Analyst - Consultant

Financial Reporting for Bobbi Brown /Jo Malone / La Mer. Review all expenses, post journal entries and

prepare various budgeting and reforecasting reports.

• Attending monthly budgeting meeting to review financial results.

• Consolidating and analyzing monthly results and budgets.

• Developing detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and develop forecast.

• Executing monthly close, reviewing expenses for all brands, preparing and posting journal entries.

• Reviewing and rebilling international charges.

• Researching and resolving account and purchase order inquiries.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, New York, NY 6/2003 – 7/2012

Accountant

Budget coordinator for Information Security and Staff Services several areas within centralized information

technology organization, including Information Security and Staff Services. Responsibilities included

budgeting, reforecasting, variance analysis and headcount tracking, as well as management reporting for and

direct interface with the Chief Information Security Officer, the Chief Technology Officer, Corporate Finance

and other managers across the technology organization.

• Reviewed, tracked and verified all costs associated with each budget. Five budgets totaling $21

million.

• Analyzed trends and areas of cost improvements and assisted with implementation that reduced

costs.

• Managed consulting expenses for staff augmentation and professional services, including staffing

reports and monthly trends.

• Assisted Strategic Sourcing area in researching and budgeting for software expenditures for the

technology organization.

• Organized team to implement and streamline the chargeback and reporting process for

teleconference phone charges.

• Audited travel expenditures for the technology organization for fraudulent activity and quality

control.

EURO RSCG MVBMS PARTNERS, New York, NY 8/2000-9/2002

Assistant Controller

Generated and submitted all consolidated financial statements to Parent Company. Reviewed and authorized

all account analyses of general ledger and balance sheet. Primary liaison with department heads to discuss

strategies, plan projects and management reporting.

• Investigated and successfully resolved discrepancies and inquiries.

• Supervised and trained several staff members for numerous functions.

• Assisted Client Profitability Department with leadership, guidance and planning of client Profit and

Loss statements.

• Developed and implemented strong internal control and audit procedures.

• Worked with Controller and Chief Financial Officer regarding budgets, year-end audits and special

projects.

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INITIATIVE MEDIA (An Interpublic Affiliate), New York, NY 5/1999-8/2000

Accounting Manager

Managed the month-end close for multiple companies and reported consolidated Financial Statements.

Created detailed variance analyses, of client profit and loss for executive management. Prepared budget for

Media companies on a quarterly basis.

• Supervised, coordinated and assisted in the implementation of new financial software.

• Attended management meetings to exchange knowledge on the operations of other divisions and

affiliates and recommend best practices.

ESPN by CLASSIC SPORTS NETWORK, New York, NY 5/1997-10/1998

Accounting Manager

Prepared monthly billing for advertising and affiliate sales invoices. Oversaw collection s of revenue for

advertising and affiliate Sales. Worked with Account Executives to resolve discrepant invoices.

• Audited and approved vendor payments, production payroll and employee expense reports.

• Prepared monthly closing and accruals; analyzed variances and prepared month end consolidation.

• Reviewed general ledger for accuracy and closing adjustments.

• Reviewed and supervised work performed by staff.

• Maintained and updated the Affiliate Sales database with launch forms, subscriber numbers and

rates.

ABC INC., New York, NY 5 /1988-5/1997

Senior Accountant - TV Network

Analyzed balance sheet accounts and expense accounts to support creation of financial statements.

• Assisted and controlled monthly divisional closings, journal vouchers and corresponding account

analyses.

• Monitored and controlled capital expenditures.

• Prepared various financial reports detailing variances between actual, budgeted and forecasted

amounts.

• Responsible for all financial reporting for ABC News Video Source .

Supervisor- TV Network Payroll

Supervised staff responsible for processing multiple union payrolls.

• Ensured all payrolls were timely and in accordance with union regulations.

• Investigated and verified union member’s eligibility for employee benefits.

• Oversaw gathering of data used to maintain employee profiles and vacation credit cards.

• Resolved payroll discrepancies by analyzing and reviewing contractual agreements.

• Human resource duties included employee evaluations and interviewing.

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Staff Accountant- TV Network Accounting

Compensation Analyst-TV Network Accounting

EDUCATION

Saint John’s University, Bachelor of Science, Finance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Excel, Word, Out Look,Essbase, SAP, Donovan, JD Edwards, Adserve, MAS90, Lotus Notes, Carat,

SharePoint, Clarity and Business Objects.

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