DEBRA H. LANS
*** **** **** ******, ********* *A – New York, NY 10028
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Financial professional with experience in financial planning, capital budgeting, forecasting and general
accounting.
Qualifications & Accomplishments
• Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting
• Restructuring/Cost reduction
• Cost Accounting
• Implementation of new computer systems and upgrades. Proficient with software programs
including Microsoft Excel and Word, Lotus, QuickBooks, Netsuite, and ADP
• Financial analysis, tax planning, payroll, administration, internal control, credit and collections,
cost reduction, and employee benefit administration/analysis.
• Participate in the financial audit process and yearly Government audit
EXPERIENCE:
Meadows Office Supply Co., Inc. – New York, NY December 2013 – Present
Controller
Manage the accounting department of this office furniture manufacturer, including the supervision of the
accounts receivables and payables departments, and payroll processing for 81 employees. Designed and
implemented the company’ new accounting system and internal controls. Prepare, review and analyze
Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations. Prepared monthly board packages, including financial
statements, and cash flow projections.
Pritchard Industries, Inc. – New York, NY October 2006 –
December 2013
Senior Accountant & Treasurer
Manage the accounting group of a building services company with 5,000 employees and offices in 15
states and the United Kingdom. Reporting to the CFO, principally responsible for preparation of the
annual budget, quarterly forecasting, monthly reporting, bank reconciliations and special projects. Act as
the internal compliance auditor. As Treasurer, oversaw the accounts receivable/payable departments,
corporate borrowing and business continuity planning.
Milrose Consultants, Inc. – New York, NY August 2005 – April
2006
Accounting Manager
Oversaw the accounts receivable and payable departments for one of New York City’s largest municipal
permit expediting and building code consulting firms.
AGT – New York, NY November 2003 – May
2005
Accounting Manager
Responsibilities included annual budgeting, monthly financial reporting and review payroll and accounts
receivable/payable departments.
AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds– New York, NY November 1998 – December
2002
Accounting Manager
Responsibilities included annual budgeting, monthly financial reporting and review payroll and accounts
receivable/payable health & retirement funds maintained for the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists for its more than 150,000 members.
EDUCATION
Western New England University – B. S. B. A, Management May 1986
PERSONAL
Interest include spectator sports, bridge, theatre, and travel
References available upon request