Shani J. Womack, MBA

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Louisville, Kentucky 40220

503-***-****

ac2qsl@r.postjobfree.com

Finance and Accounting Professional

Financial Analyst / Operations Supervisor / Accounting Manager

Skilled finance and accounting professional with a varied career in both small start-up and large multi-national, publically traded companies including experience with forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, finance model development and analysis, department supervision, month and year end close and external audits. Abilities include:

Analysis of general ledger accounts, stores, regions or trends for variances

Developing, maintaining and explaining financial models

Financial statement preparation and review

Account reconciliations and true-ups

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technical Skills: Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, GL Wand, SharePoint, MS Office (advanced Excel level).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCHNITZER STEEL, Portland, Oregon September 2012 to Current

Financial Analyst

Analyze transfer volumes and pricing of inventory commodities between divisions to determine actual cost, landed cost, premiums due and incentive bonuses earned.

Write, prepare and analyze month end reports related to profitability, inventory volumes, contribution margins, gross margins and overall performance for regional and senior managers.

Analyze financial statements for joint ventures to determine financial position, ongoing profitability and possible future risks organized into memos distributed to senior management.

Organize, prepare and analyze monthly and flash forecasts across multiple regions and divisions in a commodity based business.

Variance analysis of forecast to actuals on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.

Develop or update monthly reports using Hyperion and GL Wand as informational needs change.

Senior Staff Accountant

Prepare various advanced general ledger entries for US publically traded company.

Research and explain account fluctuations related to monthly, quarterly or annual changes.

Track high profile environmental issues, related accruals and expenses to senior management.

Analyze healthcare actuals versus budgeted amounts to better control and anticipate costs.

Calculate and organize off-book cash accounting and insurance reimbursements against on-book consulting and legal accruals.

Evaluate ship loading expenses versus estimated rates to determine deficiencies as well as any necessary reclassifications related to revenue recognition.

Review note receivable terms related to note payable agreements, determine payback schedules, calculate interest due, analyze percent past dues and recommend reserving balances.

VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS, Portland, Oregon January 2011 to September 2012

Senior Staff Accountant

Prepare and reviewed general ledger entries for multi-billion dollar international company.

Monthly financial consolidation of North American divisions.

Evaluated new lease requirements, calculated adjustments and processed rent schedules.

Supported Project Controller with account fluctuations, journal entry prep and analysis reporting.

Miscellaneous ad hoc reporting, reconciliations, foreign currency and journal entry inputs.

EARTH CLASS MAIL, Beaverton, Oregon March 2010 to January 2011

Accounting Manager

Revenue recognition related to a service industry with customers on various subscription plans.

Managed external accounts payable system reducing processing time by 20%.

Close journal entries preformed, accounts reconciliations and month end reporting.

Biweekly payroll processing and overall human resources functions.

Verification of daily treasury deposits including adjustments and chargebacks against sales.

SULZER PUMPS, Portland, Oregon February 2008 to April 2009

CSS Staff Accountant

Preparation of three month rolling forecasts and annual budget for Eastern region.

Cost accountant calculating adsorption rates, direct labor hours and shop overhead.

Analysis reporting of DSO, consolidated financials, production profitability and sales quota reports.

Preparation of journal entries related to a job specific manufacturing environment.

Capital expenditure payback analysis and asset disposal tracking.

SALOMON NORTH AMERICA, Portland, Oregon May 2005 to October 2007

Financial Ops Supervisor

Planned, implemented and managed new payroll system for newly formed entity encompassing a shared services platform and three separate companies.

Cash flow forecasted daily to determine borrowing projections and debt payback analysis.

Supervised general accounting, cash applications staff and quarterly student intern.

Implemented and managed a new travel and expense system as well as policy enforcement.

Main finance department contact for external audits and local bank relationships.

Assisted accounts payable department troubleshooting vendor issues, setting up ACH payment policy and approving check run dollar amounts.

Financial Ops Analyst

Supervised accounts receivable and cash application staff of multi-million dollar company.

Outlined domestic finance and accounting policies and procedures.

Worked with the credit department implementing a new customer database to ease the collection process and state tax reporting requirements.

CYCLONE BICYCLE SUPPLY, Portland, Oregon June 2003 to May 2005

Accounting Manager

Analyzed monthly profitability ratios, inventory turns and compared actual to forecasted results.

Instituted inventory policies including recurring cycle counts and employee purchase policy.

Preformed bank reconciliations and determined line of credit payback analysis.

Determined customer credit limits based off credit ratings and payment history.

Managed payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and HR for start-up company.

EDUCATION

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado May 2012

Masters of Business Administration

Portland State University, Portland, Oregon June 2003

Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Accounting

University of Texas, Austin, Texas December 1998

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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