RONDA GAGNE – MBA / CPP
480-***-**** cell
Bangor ME Area
******@*****.*******.***
Top accounting and finance professional reporting the CEO/President managing revenues of $200 million in the government contracting sector
Education and Certifications
Bachelors of Science in Accounting
Masters of Business Administration
Doctorate of Business - ABD (Topic Veteran’s Health Administration and Corporate Social Responsibilities)
CPA Candidate-qualified to test
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
Disable Veteran Status as Spouse of 100% Disabled Marine
Certificate in Government Contracting
Hobbies and Skills:
Multi-lingual in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Sign Language
Padi Certified Scuba Diver
Snowmobiling and Dirt bikes
Horses and Sheep
Large Gardens
Homeschool Children
IT Skills
SAP, Oracle 11i., Deltek GCS, Wennsoft Job Costing, Navision Financials, QuickBooks Pro, Timberline, Creative Solutions, Great Plains, Yardi, Peachtree, GSA, WAWF, Lawson, Creative Solutions-Ultra Tax, Doc It, Lacerte Software, Crystal Report Writer, Discover Reporting, SQL/DBA, Kronos Work Force 6.2 and 8.0, Epicor, Heisenberg II, API, SalesForce,.
CPA Skills
Budgets, Fund Accounting, Public and Private Auditing (Field, attestation, working papers), Forensic, Government Audits, Corporate Taxes and Sox Compliance, ASC 740 (old FAS 109), GAAP, GAAS, FASB, 1120, 1065, 990, 5500, Schedule M-1 M-3 L G D, 10-Q, 10-K 8-K (current report for SEC)
Career History
Octopus Accounting, Mariaville, ME 1997-Present
Accounting Manager/Owner
-Taxes - Corporate, Personal, Payroll, Property
-1120, 1120S, 1065, SCH A-F, 4562,4626 DEP SCH 2106, K-1, 3903
-SEC reporting 10K, 10Q, 8-K, Mergers, Acquisition, Consolidated Financials
-Supervise (team of 8) A/R, A/P, Billing, General Ledger, Journal Entries; Property Management Accounting
-Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
-Manage the monthly close process.
-Preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, expenditures, and year-end balances.
-Prepare firm tax returns and review payroll tax returns.
-Attend all leadership meetings to present financial and management reports.
-Oversee both internal audits and co-ordinate year end.
-Responsible for escrow transactions.
-Oversee / approve client billing, journal entries, AP, AR, payroll.
-Monitor daily cash receipts and expenses.
-Budgeting and contracting
-Fund Accounting
-Financial Statements and Account Reconciliation
-ADP Payroll Processing; Credit Card and Bank Reconciliation
-W2’s W3’ 1099s, financing, Collections
-Taxes - Corporate, Personal, Payroll, Property
-HR with foreign employees- Jamaican and Russian and Europe
-Analyze Yacht Accounts; Deal with Global Currencies
-Industries include- Commercial Properties, Resorts, Restaurants, Management, Insurance, Healthcare, and Nonprofit
-Business Planning
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital/EMHS Accountant/Sr Processor-Contract B.A.S.S. 2015-2017
-Accounting and Reconciliation of Cash, Payroll and GL for 20000 employees, job costing
-Conversion testing and implementation from Meditech & Kronos to Lawson & Kronos, API
-Payroll reporting, taxes and filings, 18 EIN and multi-state
-ACH processing, reversals, voids and re-issues, payroll processing issues, quick pays
-Work with contractors for W2’s W3’ 1099s, 941, 940, 5500, Pension 403B and 401K, 990
-Work closely with HR and Remedy departments to ensure accurate employee and reporting records
-Manage payroll and timekeeping systems
-Create and implement reporting and documentation procedures for SOX and audit compliance
Federal Program Integrators, Bangor, ME (Satellite offices VA and MD) 03/2012-10/2015
Federal Program Integrators, LLC (FPI) is a Native-owned management, construction, repair and restoration firm located in Indian Island, Maine. We also provide medical/laboratory equipment installation, service and support.
Controller – Top Accounting Position Direct Report to CEO (per Tribal regulations)
-Supervise a team of 10 AP, AR, HR, Payroll, Project Managers
-Prepares monthly / annual financial statements, present findings and recommendations to CEO and Tribal board
-Prepare and manage budgets, Fund Accounting, Cash Flows and Projections
-Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
-Manage the monthly close process.
-Preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, expenditures, and year-end balances.
-Prepare firm tax returns and review payroll tax returns.
-Attend all leadership meetings to present financial and management reports.
-Oversee both internal audits and co-ordinate year end.
-Responsible for escrow transactions.
-Oversee / approve client billing, general ledger, journal entries, AP, AR, payroll.
-Monitor daily cash receipts and expenses.
-formulating and implementing financial policies, processes and controls
-Increased revenue collections by 85% and reduced duplicate cost efforts by 25%.
-Budgets and cash controls for monthly revenues of $8 million and expenditures of 6.5 million
-Coordinate and direct project managers’ contract bidding to revenue stream with corporate, Tribal and Federal government entities.
-Internal and External Audit for GAAP and DCAA
-Coordinate outside audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies (DCAA), oversee preparation of req. items.
-Direct accounting functions and contract management
-Create and implement payroll reporting and documentation procedures for SOX and audit compliance
-Military, private, and government contracts
-Davis Bacon Rules and WIP with Construction contracts
-Cost accounting standards and FAR/DFARs knowledge
-FFP, T&M and Cost plus Contracts (CPFF) experience
-Exp w/ hands on preparation and review of incurred cost submissions and forward pricing rates
-establish and maintain accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives
-Lead, direct, and review A/P, A/R, Payroll, Collections, Project managers’ billings, and subcontractors invoicing.
-Reconciliations of bank accounts, 10-100 million dollar government contracts, general ledger accounts and other financial matters
-Monthly and quarterly closing period processes and documents
-Franchise and Sales tax returns on $4 to 8 million dollars of revenue per month.
-FairPoint Communications, Bangor, ME 2008-2012
Supervisor/Senior Payroll Accountant
-Payroll Supervisor for tax accountants (team of 8)
-Assist Payroll manager on payroll processing and corporate projects
-Oracle Software conversion and implementation
-Costing and Reconciling Payroll Costing, Payments, Garnishments
-Escheatment
-Budget and accruals
-Discrimination testing and back up benefits 401k
-Web ADI and Journal Entry Upload for G/L adjustments
-Analyze 60,000s of lines of Data for accuracy and correct accordingly
-Accounting and Reconciliation of Cash, Payroll and GL for 4000 employees
-Payroll reporting, taxes and filings for 3 Legal entities and 18 States
-ACH processing, reversals, voids and re-issues, payroll processing issues, quick pays
-Work with contractors for W2’s W3’ 1099s,
-Work closely with HR and Remedy departments to ensure accurate employee and reporting records
-Manage payroll accounts for work at home employees
-VIP Stock awards and payroll compliance and accounting
-G/L Inquiry, HR access, Payroll Manager Access
-Create and implement payroll reporting and documentation procedures for SOX and audit compliance
Price, Kong & Co, CPA, PA, Phoenix, AZ (Public CPA Firm) 2007-2008
Accountant
-Taxes - Corporate, Personal, Payroll, Property, Non-profit, Trusts and Estates, multi state and multinational, Farming
-1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, 990,941, 944, 5500, SCH A-F-H, 4562,4626 DEP SCH 2106, K-1, 3903, 706, 709
-SEC reporting 10K, 10Q, 8-K,
-Compilations and Audit Reports
-Accounting for Medical, Non-profits, Construction and Dealerships
-A/R, A/P, Billing, Journal Entries; Property Management Accounting
-Financial Statements, consolidated financials, and Account Reconciliation
- Payroll; and Bank Reconciliation
-W2’s W3’ 1099s,
-Direct client contact and training client staff on accounting
-Remote access for quarterly account verification
-Pension funding
GCC- Gagne Construction, Mariaville, ME 1997-2015
Accounting Manager/Owner
-Bids and proposals, Budgets
-Operation of heavy equipment and staffing
-A/R, A/P, Billing, Journal Entries; Property Management Accounting
-Financial Statements(consolidated) and Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
-W2’s W3’ 1099s, financing, Collections
-Taxes
-Permits and OSHA requirements
-EPA and local compliance
-Ground erosion and utility
Dodge-Ford Dealership, Show Low, AZ 1995-1997
Finance Manager
-Finance and accounting, taxes
-Credit Review; Payroll Commissions
Mack Trucks, Inc, Anaheim, CA 1993-1995
Accountant (Military transfer spouse)
-Accounting, Payroll, taxes and reports
-Commissions, Contracts and billings
-Month-end and year-end journal entries
-Insurances, Floor plans and Financing
-Inter-company and Corporate Accounting
Impact Personnel, Tampa, FL 1990-1993
Accountant
-Mainlands of Tamarac Commercial Property
-Taxes, Bids, Contracts, Insurance, A/P, A/R, Collections, Payroll, bank reconciliation
Telford Aviation, Waterville, ME 1989-1990
Accounting Manager
-Rental and Leasing Aircraft; A/P, A/R, Collections, taxes
-Billing and revenue on Aircraft and Aviation Training
-Airport Contracts and floor plan financing aircrafts
-Worked with International Pilots and Instructors
-Scheduling and Time Keeping Reconciliation for FAA requirements
-Learned aircrafts and emergency landing protocols