Controller, Director of Finance, Accounting Manager

JULIE MCMILLAN

Birmingham, AL (Relocatable) *****************@*****.*** 205-***-**** linkedin.com/in/juliemcmillan1 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CONTROLLER CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT TIGHTENING CONTROLS & STREAMLINING PROCESSES TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS... FOSTERING ‘ABOVE & BEYOND’ MINDSET TO MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE... Business-minded accounting professional with CPA background and 20+ year record of success in financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, auditing, and controls in non-profit, manufacturing, and corporate environments; analytical thinker and dynamic communicator with the experience, drive, and focus necessary to resolve long-term issues, strengthen performance, and influence positive P&L outcomes. Financial Analysis – Cost Control – Accurate Reporting – Regulatory Compliance – Audit Management GAAP & SOP Accounts Payable – Accounts Receivable Budget Development Ad Hoc Reporting Payroll Administration Revenue Forecasting Process Streamlining System Automation Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING – FINANCE CONSULTANT 2004-2006; 2016-Present Developed brand as a versatile business and financial consultant, delivering several critical and high-impact client engagements as an independent/contracted corporate accounting expert; representative engagements include: Contract Accounting Consultant, ABC POLYMER INDUSTRIES 2018-Present Fully-integrated manufacturer of Fiber Reinforces Concrete solutions for ready-mix industry.

® Prepare month-end journal entries, P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and audited financial statement reports; perform commission calculations, manager overrides, and datamining activities for sales executive expenses.

® Calculate allocations to spread business expenses by monthly revenue % or manufacturing output; ensure inventory accuracy and determine prepaid vs. in-transit status; assisting fixed asset modernization from Excel to software. Contract Accounting Consultant, TEKLINKS 2016-2017 Birmingham-based, nationally acclaimed internet technology (IT) solutions company and services provider.

® Guided diverse corporate financial functions, general accounting, audit support, and commission calculations; applied GAAP to operational accounting, financial reporting, planning, administration, and cost control activities.

® Authored complex commissions calculation and payment procedures for Sales Executives, Directors, and Engineers with 3-phase payments at Billing, Implementation, and Collection. Consultant, HealthSouth Corporation Project, CALLAWAY PARTNERS 2004-2006 Accounting/financial services firm; provides managed solutions in finance, accounting, tax, and risk management.

® Served in financial staff augmentation roles for HealthSouth during a volatile and sensitive era post-earnings scandal.

® Brought sophisticated audited financial statements up to date and accurate as a key participant in the “Financial Statement Restatement” initiative.

JULIE MCMILLIAN Page 2 of 2 *****************@*****.*** 205-***-**** BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY 2006-2016 Not-for-profit fixed route and paratransit provider serving 200 square miles and 400K demand population. Director of Finance 2011-2016

® Reported to Executive Director with joint responsibility for $30M balanced operating budget and increased impact on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, public reporting, compliance, and all general accounting functions.

® Guided financial procedures: AR/AP, general ledger, payroll, fixed asset maintenance, reconciliations, month-end closings, audits, budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting.

® Expanded knowledge of federal capital and operating grants processes; assisted in the preparation and administration of associated finance/accounting policies. Controller 2006-2011

® Assisted with organization, administration, and control of BJCTA financial planning, budgets, accounting procedures, audits, compliance, AP/AR, payroll, reporting and sound policy development.

® Authored comprehensive Accounting Manual, first of its kind in the corporation; clear, succinct guidelines, accounting rules, policies, and procedures received accolades from numerous external auditors.

® Implemented and managed adherence to GAAP, grant, and corporate accounting standards; efforts resulted in

“clean/zero findings” opinions on all independent audits since 2006. PE FLO-TECH, INC. 2002-2004

Manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty precision dampers/joints/seals; acquired by ProcessBarron in 2004. Controller $6M P&L

® Directed myriad of accounting functions: administered accounts payable/receivable, billing/collections, deposits, account reconciliation, inventory management, job costing, daily, monthly, and year-end financial reporting. EARLY CAREER

Foundational career experience spanned consumer services, government, and corporate organizations with a strong focus on financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and auditing. Division Controller, BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES Staff Accountant, ANGLIN & FONTIN, P.C. Auditor, US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (BBA), Accounting Major Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Inactive

Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy; Passed 1st Attempt

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