VICKY HUTTS

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Analytical finance and accounting professional experienced in developing and executing business strategies that reduce expense and increase profitability. Apply sound problem solving skills with out-of-the-box thinking ability to ensure compliance, improve efficiency and influence executive decision making. A hands-on manager able to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and mentor cohesive and highly productive teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Financial Modeling/Budgeting

Staff Management

Facilities Management

Benefits/401k Plans

Change Management

Vendor Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE GREENSEASON GROUP July, 2016 – November, 2018

A high quality full service commercial and residential landscaping company.

Office Manager

Served as one of the 4 members of the leadership team. Supervised team responsible for all Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Payroll, Timekeeping, 401k Plan, Benefit/Commercial Insurance, Facilities Management, and Human Capital for the 80-employee organization.

Analyzed job profitability to insure focus was put on most profitable customers.

Implemented LMN timekeeping system that interfaces with Quick Books.

Initiated new procedures, controls and documentation to reconcile payroll, commissions, job profitability, and other operational processes.

MORNEAU SHEPELL, Atlanta, GA February 2012-December 2015

A leading provider of technology and outsourcing services for the administration of health & welfare and defined benefit pension plans. Acquired SBC Systems in 2012.

Senior Manager of Financial Operations (2015)

Selected by senior management to stabilize the financial operations function. Oversaw nine financial analysts who were responsible for the financial management of the New York and New Jersey Health Exchanges that provide health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Managed the relationships with ACA executives. Accounted for and administered approximately $100 million in monthly receipts that came into the exchanges.

Collaborated with the Implementation, Billing and Enrollment Teams to create and institute system processes that improved efficiency and reduced errors.

Successfully turned-around the under-productive Financial Operations Department to deliver cost savings of 20% by developing a daily dashboard that established accountability and performance metrics for each employee.

Recognized by senior management for building and leading the organization’s most productive team.

Spearheaded the development and implementation of new financial reports that recorded the exchanges’ activities and ultimately enhanced executive decision making.

Senior Manager (2012-2015)

Continued to manage the same financial and facility functions that were handled at SBC.

Following the acquisition, played a key role in integrating SBC’s financial and HR systems into the new company, ensuring a smooth transition within a very aggressive timeframe.

Through extensive research and coordination with the state of Georgia, secured significant job tax credits that extend over five years.

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Oversaw all aspects of a major office expansion (moving from 13k to 50k square feet) and a $5 million buildout that were completed on-time, within budget and with no disruption in business operations. This project involved site selection, space planning, contract negotiations and the coordination of six physical moves.

SBC SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC., Atlanta, GA 2005-2012

A leading provider of employee benefits administration systems.

Director, Accounting/Human Resources

Responsible for managing all financial, facility and HR functions for the 60 employee organization. Supervised the office manager who provided finance, facility and administrative support. Partnered with the company’s owners to develop and implement business strategies. Built and managed vendor relationships.

Completed the necessary due diligence to facilitate the profitable sale of the company to Morneau Shepell.

SBC SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC., Director, Accounting/Human Resources (Continued)

Evaluated the existing 401k plan, hired a new broker and negotiated a new service provider, which reduced administrative costs from 2.4% to zero. As a result, savings were passed along to employees.

Realized cost savings of $20k in the first year by assessing the market to identify more cost effective benefit and commercial insurance providers. Subsequently, evaluated plans annually to generate incremental savings.

Partnered with an HR consulting firm to audit SBC’s HR practices. Ultimately made necessary changes and created/administered HR policies and procedures that ensured compliance with federal and state regulations.

Improved operating efficiency and expense control by developing and instituting policies and procedures regarding finance and payroll.

Saved the company $26k annually by identifying a new real estate broker who negotiated lower rent. Continually generated additional cost savings by renegotiating vendor contracts or by changing providers.

Contract Accountant, Atlanta, GA 1998-2005

Retained by such companies as Kim King Associates, Gateway Developers and Equity South Advisors to provide accounting services.

CARTER, INC., Atlanta, GA (Real Estate) 1992-1997

Held a number of accounting positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in Director.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Georgia State University, completed numerous business classes

Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY

Northwestern Insurance Company: Attended semi-annual HR seminars

Six Sigma Introductory Seminar

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Atlanta Homeless Shelter: Volunteer Cook

St. Vincent De Paul: Thrift Store

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Sales Force

Cooking, Yoga, Spin

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