Controller, Finance Manager

Dear Hiring Manager

In response of your job posted for a Finance Manager please find attached

my resume for your consideration. I have broad experience in all aspects

of accounting and financial management and a strong understanding of law

and regulations. I have exceptional background in general ledger and

possess a strong working knowledge of GAAP and audit guidelines.

I am a hands on manager who is thorough with essential cost control

principles, which when coupled with my analytical and data interpretation

skills, will deliver high quality results to increase the efficiency of

your finance department.

I also offer extensive experience with payroll, HR, inventory controls,

and warehouse management.

I have enclosed my resume herewith, which details my current job

descriptions and employment history.

I look forward to hearing from you to further discuss the opportunity to

join your organization. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to

discuss my application or set-up an interview appointment.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely.

Lynda Darna

*Lynda C. Darna*

5325 W. 121stSt

310/567-4142 Hawthorne, CA

90250

*******@*****.***

*DEDICATION-LEADERSHIP-RESULTS*

Finance Controller with extensive experience in finance, accounting,

operations, and customer service. I have demonstrated success creating,

implementing and managing new policies and procedures to improve financial

position and reporting. I’m a results-oriented leader possessing broad

conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting

issues.

*STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE*

Budgeting/ Forecasts

Cash Management

Financial Analysis

Inventory Management

Distribution and Logistics

Risk Assessment

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

International Purchasing

Training/Leadership

Human Resources

Payroll

*PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS*

*RP & ASSOCIATES, INC**, Hermosa Beach

CA

Oct 05- Feb 13*

*Controller/Operations Manager *

- Manage the day-to-day accounting processes of A/P & A/R, collections,

billing, payroll, revenue recognition and expense management. Ensuring the

General Ledger is kept in accordance with GAAP.

Monthly and year-end financial statements. Analyze and review all

financial reports ensuring any variances are addressed and reconciled.

Present executive summary reports to company owners identifying

trends and areas of concern or improvement. Recommend changes in processes

to improve financial position.

Review, maintain, and improve current internal control systems,

policies and procedures. Perform periodic cost and productivity analysis.

- Reviewed and approved or restructured orders that did not meet minimum

company sales margins.

- Prepared weekly/monthly Cash Flow reports.

- Processed payroll and managed all Employee Benefit requirements and

reports, including 401(k), medical & dental coverage and eligibility.

- Published weekly inventory reports and replenishments thresholds.

- Manage milestone payments and deliveries of product from oversea

vendors to customers.

- Calculated and processed monthly commissions to sales personal.

- Negotiated all contracts and compliance requirements in concert with

legal support.

Achievements at RP & Associates:

Implemented “cost accounting” process to improve tracking and

recording costs

Restructured sales commission process to pay against Gross Margin

of sale

Implemented a Pre-pay deposit process for custom order to improve

cash flow.

Implemented a Just-in-time inventory control process to reduce

costs while maintaining accurate inventory levels.

*IRWIN NATURALS**, Los

Angeles

Sept 03 – Aug 05*

*Controller

*

Provide cash flow projections and financial reports to CEO

Ensure all internal controls, checks and balances, as well as

regulatory compliance are adhered to.

Manage metrics related to cash collections, credit & adjustments,

and payable disbursements.

Monthly and yean-end financial statements. Analyzed and reviewed

all financial reports ensuring any variances are addressed and reconciled.

Review monthly P/L statements with executive management,

identifying areas of concern or improvement.

Collaborated with sales and marketing to revamp costing on existing

products to improve profit margins. Established standardize costing

procedures for new products.

Responsible for complete inventory control and distribution

operations. Collaborated with purchasing to establish a Just-in-Time

inventory management process.

Managed bank line of credit and banking relationship. Support and

coordinate annual audit with outside CPA firm and tax accountant.

*Achievements at Irwin Naturals:*

Implemented a Cost Reduction policy that streamlined and improved

operational processes and sales campaigns

Improved inventory control procedure that minimized variances and

improved monthly reconciliation process.

Reduced the company’s DSO from 80 days to 45 days by reducing the

60+ A/R percentages from a high of 28% to 9%

*DIRECTV INC**, El

Segundo

Jan 94 – April 03 *

*Senior Manager Financial Operations *

Managed daily activity for A/P, A/R, billing, and revenue

recognition.

Reviewed offers and entries to Billing System and Order Management

System to ensure accuracy

Responsible for identifying customer resolution for Billing System

Errors.

Analyzed Credit and Fee reposts to access business impact and

compliance to budget.

Performed accuracy audits for agent credit and adjustment usage.

Analyzed current business practices and identified work-around to

support a commercial business segment utilizing systems designed for the

residential customer base.

Reconciled large corporation billing disputes and handled customer

complaint calls. Negotiated customer settlements in cooperation with legal

department.

Analyzed report for fraud and dealer misconduct.

Reviewed and approved new dealer applications

*Achievements at DIRECTV:*

Developed and managed the day-to-day functions of

the Collections Call Center, Decrease Days Sales Outstanding 50% from 90

days to an average of 45 days.

Implemented a Customer Retention team to reduce churn and an

automated check draft process to streamlined order process and collection

delinquencies.

*PROFESSIONAL SKILLS*

Experienced with QuickBooks Enterprise, Mas200, Coda, & Oracle Accounting

software packages.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office professional editions (Excel,

Word, PowerPoint)

Completed Management courses in Project Management, Advance Negotiation

Skills, Employee Development, and Effective Organizational Communications.

*EDUCATION*

BS, University of Phoenix, Accounting Major.

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