Denise Horstmann

DENISE HORSTMANN

****-** ***** *** **., Charlotte, NC. 28211 704-***-**** ***************@****.***

A highly experienced professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of individuals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries. Strong analytical and technical business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 13 years of hands-on experience. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings.

Recent Accomplishments

Implemented accounting policies and procedures allowing company to win a $1.5 million dollar line of credit.

Provided vision and direction to reposition corporation and capitalize upon changes in technology and market demand.

Catalyst for change, reengineering and performance improvement.

Developed a business plan to secure contractual obligations and obtaining additional revenue.

Established reporting mechanisms aimed to analyze business.

Redesigned corporate infrastructure to streamline/consolidate accounting functions.

Consulted with Primo Water Corporation to streamline existing processes, which helped them win the Excellence in Innovation Award from Microsoft. The Customer Excellence Award recognizes, honor, and celebrates customers and their partners who achieved outstanding success with their Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Only 12 Microsoft customers world-wide are recognized each year.

Professional Experience

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2010-2012

Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC – Charlotte, North Carolina

Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC, (PDC) an affiliate company of Diagnostic Devices, Inc, was founded in 2006. PDC. is an innovative company committed to providing the newest technology by offering high quality diabetes products with great features at an affordable cost to help people manage their disease.

Reports to Management on financial operations of company.

Preparation of financial statements for thirteen companies.

Manage accounting staff consisting of six people: Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, Order Entry, Order Entry Assistant, Payroll Specialist

Meeting objective’s of the companies current operating plan, policies and procedures, and organizational structure.

Prepare tax returns in consultation with outside public accountant.

Keeping track of relevant government regulations and outside economic social forces that may affect the company’s operations.

Responsible for proper insurance coverage.

Prepare and implement Accounting Policy and Procedures.

IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT 2008-2009

InterDyn Artis– Charlotte, North Carolina

Interdyn-Artis, was founded in Charlotte in 1989 to provide consulting services for clients throughout the area. Throughout the years, they've grown into one of the premier Microsoft Dynamics partners in the southeast. Focused on ROI, they implement Microsoft business solutions to increase your bottom line and operational efficiencies.

Prepare Business Process Review to gain a better understanding of the client’s business requirements.

Provide recommendations on how companies can more efficient through the use of technology or modifications to the existing system.

Perform new Implementations.

Prepare Financial Reports with Report Writing tools.

Provide increased access to knowledge and dedicated resources for all areas of customer care.

Microsoft Certified Business Management Professional in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 to include the following modules: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Human Resources, and FRx Reporting.

CONTROLLER 2005 - 2008

Freedom Communications, Inc. – Eastern North Carolina Communications, Jacksonville, North Carolina

Freedom Communications, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is a national privately owned information and entertainment company of print publications, broadcast television stations and interactive businesses. Freedom ENC Communication’s portfolio includes 3 daily newspapers, 4 weekly, and an interactive division.

Prepare financial statements for a conglomerate of newspapers in Eastern North Carolina and internet site generating annual revenues of $28 million dollars.

Managed an eight person accounting team to include an Assistant Controller, Credit Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, two Accounts Receivable personnel, and three Staff Accountants.

Input and standardize budget procedure and analysis.

Submit Weekly/Monthly forecast.

Compile quarterly Sarbanes Oxley checklist.

Manage corporate and tax fixed assets ledger for all seven companies using BNA Fixed Asset Management software.

Accomplished in Citrix, Great Plains, and FRx reporting.

ACCOUNTANT II 2004 - 2005

Onslow Memorial Hospital - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Onslow Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in the City of Jacksonville and the County of Onslow. OMH is a 162 bed facility with a vast array of healthcare services.

Record and analyze contractual revenue and reserve for Accounts Receivable.

Prepare financial statements for Hospital, all clinics and Foundation recording annual revenues of $87 million dollars.

Compute doctor’s bonuses and quarterly commissions.

Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Reconcile large bank accounts and prepare journal entries.

Maintain fixed assets ledger and record depreciation entries for all locations.

Establish Fixed Asset module to post depreciation to General Ledger module within AS400.

Accomplished in AS400, McKesson, Quickbooks Pro, and Giftpro software.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2001 - 2003

Clear Channel Entertainment – Walnut Creek Amphitheater, Raleigh, North Carolina

Clear Channel Entertainment holds center stage as the world's largest producer and promoter of live entertainment. The company owns or operates some 160 venues in North America and Europe. It produces concerts, touring Broadway shows, and sports events. Annually, about 60 million people attend the company's some 26,000 events.

Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements for $18M yearly gross revenue generating company.

Forecast and budget monthly and year-end revenues, expenses, and fixed assets.

Manage two-three person accounting team in preparing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger journal entries, cash reconciliations, and ADP payroll transmissions.

Prepare account analysis of all accounts and supporting reconciliations for internal audit.

Maintain fixed assets and provide depreciation entry using Microsoft Excel.

Manage seasonal human resources paperwork and filings.

Settle and paid all entertainment acts and vendors.

File sales tax, gross receipts, and withholding tax returns to the state of North Carolina.

Accomplished in Lawson, Kronos, and ADP software.

Education / Internship

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, Arizona

Master of Business Administration - 2007

MEREDITH COLLEGE, Raleigh, North Carolina

Bachelor of Accounting - 1999

MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina

Internship - Staff Accountant - 1999

McGladrey & Pullen is a leading national CPA firm that focuses on meeting the audit and accounting needs of mid-sized companies. They serve clients from approximately 100 offices across the United States.

File federal and state tax returns for moderate to mild level clients.

Perform fixed asset audit for Cardinal Healthcare.

Consult for Cardinal Healthcare regarding new accounting practices and implementing of Great Plains Dynamics accounting software systems.

Accomplished in Great Plains Dynamics and Peachtree software.

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