Rachel Delovsky, CPA, MBA

Empowered by Education. Driven by Excellence.

Metro Atlanta

Cell: 404-***-****, Home: 770-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-delovsky-cpa-mba/

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced professional with 9-years of leadership, finance, and accounting experience. Effective team builder with an exceptional ability to provide valuable direction to cross-functional teams as well as foster productive relationships with customers and vendors. Currently searching for a leadership opportunity in accounting and finance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Strong Financial Reporting and Financial Statement Consolidation Experience

Strategic Budgeting Expertise

Month – End Close Management

Extensive Trend Analysis Experience

Financial Planning and Analysis Expert

Financial Process Improvement Skills

Cash Forecasting and Reconciliation

Proficient User in SAP, Oracle, Excel and Access

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Alabama Birmingham, AL

First Place Business School Capstone Comp-XM Business Simulation

Degree focus: Finance/Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration, Sichuan University Chengdu, China

Dean’s list

Student Assistant – provided planning, scheduling and budgeting of operations

EXPERIENCE

SUNIVA, INC. NORCROSS, GA 04/2011- 06/2017

Suniva is an American Solar manufacturer of high - efficiency PV solar cells and modules. During my tenure with the company, I was promoted twice.

Controller / Accounting Lead 03/2017 – 06/2017

Provided financial oversight of capital and expense budgeting

Managed and directed a team of 3

Collaborated with C-Level management on corporate strategic directions

Established and monitored accounting and financial processes

Oversaw all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, and ensured compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

Consistently analyzed financial data and presented financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements;

Managed organizational cash flow forecasting and cash reserve, and continuously collaborated with department heads to assess the financial efficacy of operations

Coordinated all audit and tax filing activities

Facilitated leadership effectiveness and ensured a smooth transition during the restructuring process

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller 08/2015 - 03/2017

Managed the accounting close on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Ensured timely reporting of all monthly financial information

Assured the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities were performed in a timely and accurate manner

Led Company’s annual budgeting preparation, submittal and administration process for 25 departments

Assisted the Controller and provided instructions to the team to ensure a clean and timely year - end audit

Responded to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and cross – functional teams regarding financial results and special reporting requests

Coordinated financial audits, collected supporting audit evidence and effectively responded to external auditors’ inquiries

Supported company Financial Planning and Analysis and conducted cash forecasting

Supervised Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to optimize and forecast cash flows while maintaining strong controls and minimizing risks

Advised staff regarding the handling of Ad Hoc reporting

Provided training to new and existing staff as needed

Selected Accomplishments:

Determined root cause of variances in sales tax accounts saving the company over $150,000 annually

Discovered interest overcharges by Wells Fargo bank and succeeded in negotiating and acquiring an $18,000+ refund through negotiation

Accelerated Financial Reporting time and eliminated errors by building GL Wand/Oracle Financial Reporting statement models. Reporting time was reduced from hours to minutes

Staff Accountant 04/2011 - 07/2015

Prepared journal entries, including accruals and deferrals, and maintained detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts

Performed multiple monthly bank reconciliations

Reconciled intercompany balances between subsidiaries

Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements

Conducted analyses of all transactions and offered explanations and recommendations for reconciling items

Provided documentation for external auditors

Selected Accomplishments:

Set up actual vs. budget reports as specifically requested by department heads. Resulted in increased use of reports and quicker decision-maker attention to variances.

Shortened month – end closing process from 2 weeks to 4 business days

KON LIVE, LLC ATLANTA, GA 12/2010 – 04/2011

Consultant - Staff Accountant/ Inventory Accountant

Completed sales reports, accounts payable reports, inventory reports, adjusting journal entries and reconciliation of bank accounts

Prepared financial statements, assessed budgets for expenses and analyzed earnings ability

Selected Accomplishments:

Implemented process improvements to the Accounting Information Systems by integrating Inventory system with QuickBooks Accounting package

PRO BRAND INTERNATIONAL, INC MARIETTA, GA 05/2008 – 11/2009

Accountant

Performed Accounts Receivables (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and Inventory functions

Assisted in data migration from Peachtree Software to SAP ERP

Conducted material audits to effectively manage inventory levels and cut costs

Interacted with external auditors

Closed out monthly inventory entry and prepared month end inventory valuation report for senior management

Selected Accomplishments:

Ran weekly AR aging report and provided collection analysis to senior management. Achieved increase in collection by 7%

Volunteering

MEDLOCK BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO JOHNS CREEK, GA 07/2017- PRESENT

Treasurer

Overseeing the management of the financial affairs of the organization, reconciling bank statements, and managing cash flow

Keeping the board apprised of key financial events, trends, and concerns, and assessments of the organization’s fiscal health

Preparing an annual budget, as well as regularly monitoring and comparing the actual revenues and expenses incurred against such budget

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