Sharon Valashinas

ace4zd@r.postjobfree.com

239-***-****

Career Summary/Objective

Highly accomplished, result-driven senior accounting and financial

management executive with more than 10 years of experience in finance and

operations management. Demonstrated ability to streamline business

operations that drive growth and increase efficiency and bottom-line

profit. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial

controls and processes. Possess solid leadership, communication and

interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of staff and

management.

Core Qualifications

*Business Planning & Analysis *Accounting & Financial Management

*Client Relationship Management *Financial Analysis & Reporting

*Controllership & Decision Support *Process, Productivity & Efficiency

*Project Analysis * P&L and Operations Management *Real

Estate Accounting

Professional Experience and Key Accomplishments

Perry's Emporium-Wilmington, NC

2009-2014

CONTROLLER

. Led design and implementation of company accounting and operational

systems, procedures, planning and forecasting processes implementing

standardized procedures/guidelines to support rapid growth and maximum

profitability.

. Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in

an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicate monthly,

quarterly, and annual financial statements. Monitor progress and

changes keeping leadership well-informed of financial status.

. Plan, organize, and direct the accounting activities including general

accounting, accounts receivable, general receipts, payroll and payroll

taxes, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, purchasing, and

budgeting. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems

ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory

requirements.

. Produce and monitor yearly break-even analysis.

. Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue,

costs, budgets and actual expenditures.

. Helped the company grow from 2.5 million in sales to 5.4 million in

sales in 3 years while increasing net profit each year by reducing

overhead and payroll expenses.

. Implement open to buy formula and reporting to maintain accurate

inventory levels per category.

. Analyze inventory for trends increasing GP, turn, and GMROI.

. Attend semi-annual jewelry group meetings with over 15 stores to

assist team in analyzing and making recommended improvements for a

more profitable competitive business looking at SWOT analysis,

financial statements, operational procedures, and inventory analysis.

. Responsible for all human resource and benefit management for

employees including 401 (k) plan, short and long term disability,

vacation and sick leave, health insurance management, assessment and

planning.

MCBH Engineers, PLLC - Wilmington, NC

2006-2009

ACCOUNTANT

. All accounting functions including; bank reconciliations, accounts

payable, accounts receivable, engineering project management, payroll,

payroll tax preparation, employee billing ratios,

monthly financial statement preparation, analysis and reporting.

. Computerize in-house payroll function utilizing Deltek FMS software

which provided greater reporting and billing capabilities.

. Researched and implemented new computer upgrade from Deltlek FMS to

Deltek Vision software to provide greater project management cost

analysis and reporting.

. Human resource and benefit management for employees including, but not

limited to; 401 (k) plan, short and long term disability, vacation and

sick leave, and health insurance management, assessment, and planning.

. Advised owners on organizational policy matters such as equal

employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend changes.

Barron Collier Company-Naples Florida

2004 - 2006

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

. Financial management and reporting for 24 various companies including

real estate development, real estate, commercial real estate

management companies, oil production, and farming each with sales in

excess of 10 million dollars.

. Preparation of quarterly board of director reports including; cash

flow analysis, financial statements and analysis, sales projections,

and budgets.

. Sales tax reporting and quarterly reconciliations.

. Team player assisting tax department in document preparation for

annual federal tax returns.

. Supervise accounts receivable and account payable personnel to ensure

quality control and assist with needs.

R&P Property Management-Naples, Florida

2002-2004

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

. Financial management and reporting for 31 various companies including

residential and commercial real HOA's, and real estate development.

. Preparation of monthly financial statements and quarterly board of

director reports including; cash flow analysis, financial statements

and analysis, sales projections, and budgets.

. Team player attending corporate board meetings to assist homeowners in

understanding current financial positions and budgets listening to

boards concerns, reserve funding and needs for future.

. Built, maintained and managed banking, vendor, and homeowner

relationships.

Envirens, Inc and Sylva Native Nursery - Timonium, MD

1990-2004

CONTROLLER

. Computerize accounting department installing Accpac accounting

software and QuickBooks Pro, streamlining operations. Worked remotely

for 7 years providing satellite support for all computers and

accounting questions.

. Prepare, audit, and deliver monthly financial statements recommending

changes. Manage and delegate accounting tasks including payroll,

inventory control, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

. Prepare and examine yearly budgets, business plans, cash flow

projections, and corporate federal and state tax returns. Producing

corporate analysis including financial ratios (current ratio, AR

turnover, return on assets and equity). Provided management with

reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability.

Reducing overhead by 10%.

Education

BS Degree in Business Administration/Accounting International

College, Florida

References

Michael Hollins 410-***-****

CEO

Envirens, Inc.

Amy Qunell 239-***-****

Accounting Manager

Barron Collier Co.

Allen Cribb 910-***-****

CEO

MCBH Engineering

Jeannette Woodruff 910-***-****

CPA

Woodruff CPA

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