LAURA E. FENAUGHTY

561-***-**** ac0zg2@r.postjobfree.com

A dedicated and self-motivated professional with proven leadership skills and extensive experience as a Controller. Able to build and lead an accounting team with overall responsibility for day-to-day operations to include the monthly close cycle, internal and external financial reporting, internal controls, and policy development. Familiar with developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures. Adept at managing financial planning, treasury, and tax functions. Possessing strong analytical, organization, and problem solving skills allied with communication and interpersonal skills.

Accounting & Finance

Risk Management

Leadership & Training

Asset Management

Annual Reports & Audits

Communication Skills

Project Management

Policies & Procedures

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Experience

LIVING IN STYLE DESIGNS, INC., North Palm Beach, FL

Controller & Design Assistant (2011 - 2012)

Managed vendor scheduling, ordering and tracking furniture, installation coordination, and client invoicing.

Liaised with clients to review proposals and budgets in addition to providing weekly updates on project status.

Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.

THE DECORATORS UNLIMITED, INC., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Controller (2000 - 2010)

Conducted preparation of monthly financial statements for three companies – The Decorators Unlimited, Decorators International Limited, and South Park Center Two.

Supervised a six-person accounting department and accounted for cash management, invoicing, collections, client contracts, and client audits.

Prepared rent roll, leases, rent increases, cam reconciliation, and loan compliance.

COFFEETABLEBOOK.COM & LICKLE PUBLISHING, Palm Beach, FL

Controller (1998 - 2000)

Maintained responsibility for preparation of monthly financial statements and consolidation of financials.

Accounted for cash management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll management.

Led corporate and employee insurance policy review in accordance with stated regulations and procedures.

PRINCETON PUBLISHING, Palm Beach, FL

Investor Relations Coordinator & Assistant Controller (1997 - 1998)

Prepared monthly financial statements, supported scheduled, and completed public reporting requirements.

Established key investment information and provided details to investors.

Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement investor relations program.

deMorgan COMPANIES USA, Boca Raton, FL

Asset Manager & Controller (1994 - 1997)

Supervised property managers, building managers, an accounting staff while interfacing with clients and lenders.

Implemented cash management procedures and prepared financial statements in compliance with GAAP and partnership agreements.

Coordinated year-end audit and financials as well as establishing business plans and building disposition packages.

MIG REALTY ADVISORS, INC., West Palm Beach, FL

Investment Accountant (1990 - 1994)

Reviewed monthly financial statements, monitored cash management, and prepared equity schedules.

Responsible for preparation of audit schedules and reviewed annual budgets.

Spearheaded three funds and 14 properties with a total value of over $150M.

Education

Associate of Arts: Accounting – Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, FL

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