Controller

Nancy A. Faria, CPA, MBA

***********@*****.*** LinkedIn URL www.linkedin/in/NancyFaria 860-***-**** North Stonington, CT 06359

Extensively educated and experienced financial professional with a diverse success record as an entrepreneur and senior finance and operations leader at multiple companies. Received CPA designation at one of the world’s top public accounting firms Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. prior to becoming an entrepreneur. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Management

Auditing & Controls

Sales & Marketing

Human Resources

IT Systems Management

Experience & Notable Contributions

ARROW PAPER EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES New London, CT January 2017 – May 2017

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Simultaneous management of the accounting for three separate companies.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Meticulously maintain records on Sage 50 Peachtree and Point of Rental while incorporating many custom reports with Microsoft Excel.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & FAMILY HEALTH ISSUES 2010 - 2017

VERTICAL BLISS / MOUNTAIN VISION SPORTS Killington, VT 1997 - 2010

Owner/President

Established a winter sports store directing all sales, merchandising and accounting functions. Left position to care for parents and pursue continuing education.

Key Accomplishments:

●Spearheaded the transition from the initial bookkeeping software to QuickBooks.

●Diligently analyzed financial information using QuickBooks with Point of Sales to make strategic operations adjustments to increase revenue.

●Accurately monitored year-end inventory to reduce waste and improve profitability.

SHEFFIELD LABORATORIES New London, CT 1991- 1997

Vice President

Successfully wore multiple senior leadership hats ensuring the seamless operation of Accounting, Sales, Human Resources, Product Development and Manufacturing.

Key Accomplishments:

●Redirected the company’s positive growth trajectory in the absence of the owner leading the business from a loss to long-term profitability.

●Established a market for in-house brand products that was influential in achieving the impressive company growth.

●Orchestrated international projects in Russia and China with strategic partners.

●Streamlined manufacturing operations by converting the existing automation system to MAS 90.

●Simplified plant scheduling while serving as Interim Plant Manager, OSHA Safety Officer resulting in significant improvements in employee operational efficiency.

Previous financial leadership experience as a CFO responsible for accounting, foreign exchange, IT and HR with ebm Industries, Inc. of Farmington, CT. Prior to that was a Senior Accountant at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.

Education & Training

MBA in Finance

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD West Hartford, CT

BBA in Accounting (Cum Laude)

ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY St. Bonaventure, NY

Certified Public Accountant, State of Connecticut

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