Sharon Valashinas
*******@*****.***
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