Manager Accounting

Miles Onafowora

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Professional Summary: Accounting/Finance Manager / Implementation Manager

Dedicated Accountant with over 15 years of experience developing and implementing financial

systems, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve P&L scenarios.

Knowledgeable in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; and lasting

business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance. Computer skills include

proficiency in Excel, MRI, Argus, Cognos, Yardi, Access, SQL and MS Office. Successfully passed

all four parts of CPA exam.

Experience

AMTdirect CHARLOTTE/HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Implementation Manager – 7/2011 to Current

Acts as the “owner” and client facing resource throughout implementation process.

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Manage software implementation projects by performing initial client interviews and preparing

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detailed project plans, defining implementation success criteria, lease abstraction and/or data

integration/migration requirements, budgeting, resource management and profitability analysis.

Configure the system application in accordance with client documented business requirements.

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Consult on system and industry best practices during software installation.

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Develop and maintain project plans and cost budgets for projects. Ensure Clients’ adherence to

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the project plan and proactively monitor productivity and profit margin to ensure profitable projects.

Manage communication with assigned clients during implementation to ensure clients’ concerns

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and priorities are known to all parties involved and escalate issues to management if necessary.

Prepare all client billings for assigned projects and ensure clients are billed per their contract,

where progress billings are defined.

TRINITY PARTNERS CHARLOTTE, NC

Accounting Manager, 11/2005 to 1/2011

Promoted to accounting leadership position to direct accounting functions for a growing commercial

real estate company. Supervised 7 accountants while overseeing financial analysis, financial audits,

G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Developed and

managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly looked for

ways to strengthen overall financial performance.

Key results:

Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment that improved

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productivity, individual accountability and team morale.

Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and

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standardize reporting procedures.

Worked closely with property managers on accounting and property management issues.

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Worked closely with investment team on acquisition and development portfolio impact.

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bank of america charlotte, nc

Financial Analyst, 1/2005 to 11/2005 (Contract)

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• Member of the GIB (Global Investment Banking) team on a contractile basis working on special projects and

assignments as needed. GIB Analyst Program candidate, which emphasizes training analyst in compiling and

analyzing banking data (ex. Investment portfolios and other revenue sectors). Prepared presentations based

on Ad Hoc analysis thru the use of Pivot tables, Internal Banking Spreadsheets and PowerPoint all via access

to data through a point and click interface allowing analysis of data from many different banking divisions.

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jdh capital, llc charlotte, nc

Senior Property Accountant, 2/2003 to 1/2005

Responsible for accurate and timely presentation of financial statements in commercial property

portfolio. Worked closely with property managers on solving property operating issues as well as

maintaining asset valuation and depreciation schedules. Compiled information required to provide

investors with monthly financial statements.

Key results:

Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common

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vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.

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MAERSK-SEALAND CHARLOTTE, NC

Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, 7/2000 to 12/2000 (Contract Position)

Member of transition team brought in to convert assets from old Millennium system to Oracle

PeopleSoft system, with an emphasis on Asset Valuation in the breakup of then Maersk-Sealand, CSX

World Terminals.

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COMPASS GROUP charlotte, nc

Senior Regional Controller, 8/1998 to 7/2000

Responsible for the monthly accounting functions for a portfolio which had over 8 million in sales per

month. Maintained balance sheet integrity for over 50 million in assets. Trained field personnel on

accounting policies and procedures as well as account research and reconciliation. Acted liaison

between field operations and corporate office. Communicated with VP on variances in plan/budget vs.

actual.

NORTH CAROLINA A&T state university FOUNDATION Greensboro, nc

Senior Accountant/Budget Analyst, 3/1996 to 5/1998

Responsibilities included preparation of 941’s, ESC and NC withholding reports. Prepared financial

statements used by Board of Directors to make executive decisions. Prepared necessary schedules

for annual audits as well as worked with auditors in coordinating year end audit. Supervised accounts

receivable and payable staff as well as maintained computerized accounting systems.

Prepared budget reports required for university approval from state authority. I worked directly with

budget director in presentation/preparation of internal and external reports required to make major

university decisions.

Education

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, NC

Bachelor of Science in Accounting,

CPA Candidate- Successfully passed all four parts of CPA exam.

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