NATALIE BUTLER - GRIER

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CONTROLLER

Financial Preparation and Analysis / Systems Development / Project Planning

Experienced executive with extensive hands-on experience in accounting supervision, financial reporting, business leadership and development, working with Banks, Attorneys and Auditors. Strong in budgets, organizational skills, financial statement preparation and analysis, cost accounting, cash forecasts, IRS/DOL audits, business acquisitions and systems implementation. Areas of expertise in:

Accounting & Financial Operations

Financial & Strategic Planning

Budgeting/Forecasting

IT System Development and Conversion

Human Resources Management

Staff Management & Development

Initiate, develop and direct all aspects of financial reporting and costing according to GAAP standards. Responsible for managing all personnel activities which include recruiting and hiring. Demonstrated organizational and contract negotiating skills and the ability to prioritize multiple and complex tasks, often with conflicting deadlines. Proven ability to work independently as well as perform as a team member. Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgment and tact in handling issues of a sensitive nature. Advanced knowledge of personal computers and associated software applications including: Excel, Power Point, Access and Word. Extensive experience with fully integrated accounting systems such as Oracle, Timberline, JD Edwards, People Soft, SAP, Syspro and Quickbooks. Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, team-building and project management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Classic Concepts Jan 2011 – June 2016

Furniture Manufacturer/Importer

Controller

Manage the day-to-day activities of the accounting department which includes supervision of a staff of ten. Responsible for general ledger close, consolidated international financial statement reporting and G/L account reconciliations.

Prepare weekly cash flow projections

Facilitate month-end close which includes journal entries, proper review of invoice postings, accuracy of A/R and cash postings and full reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts.

Monitor revenue recognition practices to ensure 100% compliance with accounting and company policies

Provide monthly detailed cost/variance analysis to ensure maximum margins are maintained

Maintain inventory cost details and production data

Coordinate annual CPA financial audit and semi-annual bank audits.

Train, supervise and mentor accounting staff

Fox Rent A Car, Los Angeles, CA Nov 09 to Sept 2010

100M Rental Car Company

Controller (contract position)

Manage staff of 15 which includes General Accounting (A/P, A/R Payroll), Fleet Accounting, Credit Collections and Claims. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly consolidated financial statements. Major duties include:

Secure vehicle financing with various bank and leasing institutions

Prepare various revenue and cost reports for Airport facilities

Led ERP conversion from Quickbooks to Great Plains Dynamics

Responsible for new negotiating new airport lease agreements

Budgeting,Forecasting and Variance Analysis

Conducted forensic accounting audit to conform to GAAP rules

Established written formal Accounting procedures

International Energy Services Corporation (IESCO)/H-SCAN INTERNATIONAL, Torrance, CA 2002 – May 2009

Specializing in examination and inspection of pipes, tubes, vessels, and furnaces in refineries and nuclear power plants.

Controller

Responsible for daily supervision of accounting department which included management of senior and staff accountants, accounts payable and accounts receivable positions, credit and collections and payroll personnel. Prepared monthly financial statements including statements of cash flow. Also responsible for annual budget and quarterly reforecast. Responsibilities also include IT support development and implementation and Director of HR functions.

Developed first in-house budget and cash flow statements which resulted in an expense savings of 15%.

Reduced Monthly closing of financial results (which included variance analysis) from 25 to 10 days to greater increase management efficiency by 75%.

Performed corporate consolidations for both domestic and international locations.

Prepared financial statement variance analysis which detailed any general ledger account fluctuation over/under 5%.

Reduced Days Sales Outstanding from 60 days to 40 days.

Provide weekly cost accounting reports

Managed financial relationships with Bankers which resulted in substantive operating Lines of Credit to include equipment financing.

Maintained professional relationships with Corporate/Labor Attorneys and CPA’s.

Converted accounting system from Timberline to Oracle. Also converted payroll from ADP to internal payroll system.

Negotiated billing rates for Long Term contract clients such as Exxon/Mobil and Chevron to increase revenue by 20%.

Analyzed sales data on a weekly basis and created a Sales Forecast Report using MS Access.

Established and managed internal audit function. Prepared all lead schedules for annual audit by CPA firm.

Developed Capital Expenditure budget; managed and maintained Fixed Asset/Inventory schedules.

Performed annual performance reviews for Accounting, IT and HR staff.

Negotiated all lines of professional insurance contracts including Medical, Workers Compensation, Professional and E & O Liability.

Robert Charles Lesser & Company, Los Angeles, CA 1999 – 2002

Leading knowledge solutions provider to the real estate industry

Senior Financial Controller Responsibilities included all aspects of financial reporting, payroll taxes, cash forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing using Timberline accounting software. Major accomplishments include:

Reduced day’s sales outstanding from 50 days to 35 by drastically improving the collection process.

Designed and prepared monthly financial and statistical reports for managers and directors for greater efficiencies in strategic planning.

Responsible for reviewing contracts and establishing new billing processes while implementing new accounting software.

Prepared annual budget and quarterly reforecast

American Red Cross, Los Angeles, CA 1998 – 1999

The nation's premier nonprofit emergency response organization.

Controller (Contract Position)

Produced monthly financial statements which included itemization of each type of charitable contribution. Prepared monthly contribution reports to Headquarters in Washington DC.

Prepared all lead schedules for CPA audit according to OMB Circular A-122 and OMB Circular A-133.

Responsible for inventory control for Los Angeles area offices

Prepared quarterly reforecast

Eyemark Entertainment (Division of CBS Enterprises) 1996 – 1998

International Distribution of syndicated television programming

Accounting Manager/Financial Analyst

Performed extensive balance sheet and revenue analysis of accounts relating to International Distribution.

Responsible for General Ledger closing for Eyemark in Los Angeles and New York

Performed revenue and expense variance analysis on an individual division and consolidated basis

Prepared profit participation statements

B.S. - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNVERSITY BAKERSFIELD

SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management)

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