Management Accounting
Resume:
BERNADETTE W. RUSSELL, CPA, CGMA
**** ****** ****, *********, ** 20187
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Senior Management position responsible for administration of the Accounting and Financial Operations of a small to mid-sized entity. Instrumental in achieving operational goals and fostering client/personnel relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 – 2017 National Realty Partners LLC Herndon, VA
Perform internal audits for multiple cl ients to assure accurate financial reporting. Audit liaison with external auditors. Review audit reports and annual tax returns before submitting for cl ient approval.
Supervise annual budget preparation for all cl ients. Provide guidance to portfolio managers with budget preparation and implementation.
Client l iaison for financial matters.
Resolve issues with IRS and State tax authorities.
Executive team member responsible for strategic planning. 2002 – 2014 Service First Management & Consulting Inc. Manassas, VA
Bui lt the Accounting Department with significant emphasis on internal control system. Recognized as an industry leader by external auditors.
Expedited collections from over 25,000 property owners by negotiating lockbox services .
Established network of bankers to facil itate cash mgmt. for cl ient investments exceeding $25M. Funds segregated by client with focus on FDIC coverage.
Supervised the production of monthly financial packages to approx. 175 clients. Guided the Accounting Dept. through year end closing and served as liaison with external auditors. Assisted with income tax return preparation and annual budget process.
Supervised HR administration. Processed payrol l for corporate and multiple cl ients; handled all tax correspondence and reporting, including issuing annual 1099 Forms.
Created Job Cost system to track cl ient income. Responsible for ongoing maintenance of Accounting software
Quadrupled cl ient base during tenure and experienced increased gross income each year.
Served as executive team member responsible for strategic planning, including income and expense forecasting, tax planning and cash management/investment strategies . 1997 – 2001 The Peterson Companies Fairfax, VA
Coordinated and reviewed the work of Property Management, Lease Administration and Accounting Departments to assure accurate financial reporting and asset management.
Reviewed receivables with management team to determine disposition.
Implemented and maintained job cost system to track construction activity.
Assisted with annual budget preparation and implementation.
Scheduled external audits and reviewed reports; supervised production of year -end work papers for Tax Department.
Maintained accounting database and modified reports and software as needed. Accounting, Payroll and Tax Services
1987 – 2007 Cierra Business Services LLC Warrenton, VA
Created consulting business to assist growing entrepreneurs.
Provided financial management, payrol l and tax services. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of CPAs Member
B.S., Business Administration George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
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