Mary Beth McLachlan
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ac8ybx@r.postjobfree.com
Experienced, hands-on, articulate, people-oriented leader with a broad range of skills including financial and data analysis, reporting, accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning implementations. Skilled in general ledger processing and conducting account reconciliations. Extensive experience in developing and implementing a wide range of best practice accounting policies and procedures to ensure stringent financial accountability and regulatory compliance. Excellent organizational skills. Adept at implementing complex projects on tight schedules.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Effective time management skills
Communicate effectively both written and verbal
Proficient in QuickBooks, MS Office Suite, CRM365, SharePoint, Outlook, Oracle, ARIBA, Netsuite, Hyperion, ProBuilder, Justworks, Authorize.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOOTSTRAP SOFTWARE PARTNERS, LLC.
D/B/A POLITEMAIL SOFTWARE, Greenland, NH 2017-2019
Controller
Established accounting department and trained staff.
Developed, implemented, and maintained financial policies in a robust SAAS work environment.
Developed and implemented rigorous financial controls to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; best practices; and regulatory laws.
Evaluated several enterprise resource planning systems to support high volume growth; subsequently, implemented NetSuite ERP to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Directed accounting functions:
oManaged the general ledger;
oConducted account reconciliations;
oOversaw fixed asset schedules;
oTracked accrued and prepaid expenses, enter payroll journal entries, sales commissions, and accounts payable, accounts receivable into ERP system;
oAutomated, and reported, deferred revenues.
Managed accounts receivables and portals for Fortune 500 customers to ensure the receipt of payments on schedule; significantly increased cash flow while reducing days sales outstanding.
Led the annual budgeting process:
oProduced sales forecasts;
oGenerated detailed reports identifying key performance indicators (actual/prior-year/budget variance analysis);
oPrepared monthly, quarterly, year-to-date, and ad-hoc financial reports for senior leadership;
oMinimize interest rate risk;
Engaged with the company’s Certified Public Accounting firm on a regular basis and generated requisite documentation for year-end taxes.
D.D. COOK BUILDERS, Greenland, NH 2012-2016
Office Manager
Managed all aspects of day-to-day financial management for a busy construction and real estate firm:
oPerformed general ledger processing.
oImplemented job cost reporting.
oTracked accounts receivable and accounts payable.
oProcessed payroll and payroll taxes on a bi-weekly schedule.
oWorker’s compensation claim reporting and follow up.
oExecuted bank and credit card reconciliations.
oPurchased supplies and custom materials as needed.
oReviewed, maintained, sub-contractor insurance certificates and contracts to ensure that they were up-to-date.
Engaged with the company’s Certified Public Accounting firm to generate requisite documentation for year-end taxes.
TAYLOR PROPERTIES Greenland, NH 2000-2017
Controller
Managed all aspects of day-to-day financial management for a real estate and property management firm:
oPerformed general ledger processing.
oTracked accounts receivable and accounts payable.
oProcessed payroll and payroll taxes on a bi-weekly schedule.
oExecuted bank and card reconciliations.
oManaged properties
oMaintained rental and lease schedules and prepare renewal notices
oMaintained NH Real Estate License
oReviewed, maintained, sub-contractor insurance certificates and contracts to ensure that they were up-to-date.
oResponsible for the review, verification and processing of all subcontractor and general condition related payments associated with assigned projects.
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University, MBA
Southern New Hampshire University, B.S. Concentration in Accounting