Controller/Accounting/Finance Manager
Resume:
Pam Riley, CPA, CGMA
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Objective: to obtain a long-term management accounting/finance position in a growing and stable organization by offering my seventeen years of solid diverse accounting experience, my strong leadership quality, and my excellent analytical and problem solving skill; assist the company make sound financial decision strategically.
Professional Experience:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Amerca (July 2015- Current) Phoenix, AZ Sr. Accounting Responsibilities/Experience: Oversee the daily accounting function for the National Office, including accounts Manager receivable, accounts payable, payroll, account reconciliation, monitoring of cash and investment accounts, balance sheets, and bank schedules and wires; Approve and post all Raiser’s Edge batches; Manage the month-end process ensuring all required deadlines are met; Manage the monthly reporting and distribution process to Chapters; Provide special reporting and support to other functional areas in the National Office as requested; Oversee the annual budget process, and annual audit; Coach, lead, and develop five professional Accounting staff. Assign and audit the work of the accounting department; In partnership with the CFO, Develop, implement and enforce Accounting policies and procedures; perform annual performance reviews and set professional and business goals for the Accounting staff; Accomplishments: gained more experience by managing $80 million budget; hired qualified accounting staff and built an effective Accounting team; implemented electronic accounting record retention policy and an effective employee expense reimbursement process. AmeriFirst Financial Inc. (May 2014- July 2015) Mesa, AZ Controller Responsibilities/Experience: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives; Oversee the accounting operations of multiple P&Ls and profit structures and consolidation; Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner; Ensure that commissions/payroll is properly calculated and tracked; Ensure that investor/warehouse clearing is reconciled; Investor expected vs actual pricing variances are identified and researched; Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed; Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis; Maintain the chart of accounts; obtain proper liability insurance coverage; Maintain an orderly accounting filing system; Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions; Issue timely and complete financial statements; Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report; Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations; Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts; Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management; Provide for a system of management cost reports; Provide financial analyses as needed; Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit; Monitor liability and equity levels and compliance with debt covenants; Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Accomplishments: Gain knowledge in mortgage accounting; strengthened consolidation skills. Increased efficiency on some accounting process by 50%- 80%.
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council, Inc. (July 2010 – November 2013) Phoenix, AZ Controller Responsibilities/Experience: Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department and Business Service Department including account payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets; Perform trend and variance analysis; Issue timely and accurate financial statements; Make financial decisions and protect assets by establishing, monitoring, enforcing policies and procedures and internal controls; Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and coordinate the preparation of the annual audit with external auditors; Lead financial planning, budget and forecast processes in collaboration with operations and department heads; inventory control; Advise management on needed actions; Present financial statements/information to finance and non-finance staff and offer companywide financial training periodically; Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation; Participate Finance Committee meetings, Lead and guide staff by recruiting, coaching, orienting, training and disciplining employees; Maximize investment return, and limit risk on cash by minimizing bank balances and making investments; Contract negotiations. Accomplishments: Successfully negotiated a three-year printer/copier contract by saving Girl Scouts $50,000 annually; reduced month-end close from months behind to 12 days; streamlined accounting procedures by reducing process time from days to minutes; enhanced financial presentation skill; implemented and maintained a strong system of internal controls as a result that Girl Scouts did not receive “material deficiency in Internal Control” from the auditor’s management letter for the first time in a long time. Increased accounting process efficiency by up to 90%.
International Genomics Consortium (October 2008 – April 2010) Phoenix, AZ Finance
Manager Responsibilities/Experience: Maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP; supervise accounting staff, monthly end close and review all balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries; prepare monthly financial statements (B/S, P&L and Cash flow); assist budget; review and interpret federal government contracts and follow government guidelines to maintain compliance; prepare documents for donors including preparation of cost-reimbursement invoices and reports for Governmental grants and assist in grant writing; perform variance analysis; serve as the audit liaison to the independent financial auditors and government auditors, assisting in all aspects of fulfilling the audit requests; develop, analyze and provide monthly operating reports to the management; establish and assist in the continued development of financial policies and procedures; oversee AP and review all invoices; develop purchasing policy and create the PO system; establish relationships with vendor to resolve any outstanding issues; work with outside payroll vendor on company payroll needs; prepare 1099 & 1096; assist preparation of 990 Form preparation
Accomplishments: Gained knowledge in non-profit and government accounting; understood federal grant in depth Arizona Corporation Commission, Securities Division (Nov. 2006 – Oct. 2008) Phoenix, AZ Forensic
Accountant Responsibilities/Experience: Participate in the investigation and prosecution of alleged violations of the Arizona Securities Act; identify, collect, analyze and interpret financial and accounting data; prepare financial reports and statements, schedules, graphs and charts which applied relevant information and summarize case findings; testify as an expert witness in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Accomplishments: Gained knowledge in forensic accounting; established skills necessary to testify in court. 2
Pam Riley, CPA, CGMA
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Care 1st Health Plan Arizona (January 2006 - November 2006) Phoenix, AZ Senior
Accountant Responsibilities/Experience: Maintained and tracked financial transactions in MAS 500 General Ledger System; analyzed G/L account details for proper booking with GAAP; participated in month-end closing and year-end close; prepared ad hoc financial reports; prepared and analyzed monthly P&L for board of directors; variance analysis; manage fixed assets; balance sheet account reconciliations; worked with external auditors including preparing work papers, audit schedules and process documentation. Accomplishment: Strengthened knowledge of AHCCCS program. VistaCare Inc. (June 2001 - May 2005) Scottsdale, AZ Senior Revenue
Analyst June 2004 - May 2005
Responsibilities/Experience: Researched Medicare and Medicaid regulations on revenue recognition; analyzed monthly revenue accruals based on Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing requirements/regulations; prepared month-end and quarter-end revenue schedules; worked with external auditors for year-end audits; reviewed and reconciled accounts receivable and analyzed bad debts and allowance range; provided suggestions for process improvement; maintained and validated the integrity of data retrieved from the sub-ledger and ensured the timely delivery of the financial statements; worked with Billing staff to ensure billing in compliance with government requirements and IT resources to ensure most efficient billing; completed monthly account variance and trend analysis; identified risks and controls for Sarbanes-Oxley control documentation on revenue recognition.
Accomplishment: Gained knowledge of Hospice Medicare. Cash Manager August 2002 - May 2004
Responsibilities/Experience: Worked with institutions to make daily investment decisions with post IPO money; analyzed and reconciled all bank accounts/investment transactions; assisted in drafting investment policies; ensured daily investments were in compliance with investment policy; monitored bank performance and managed daily operational banking issues; monitored daily cash balance and projected daily cash position; borrowed daily cash needs from banking institutions by analyzing and forecasting weekly cashflow; managed and paid revolver loan; prepared and initiated all wire transfers; managed Company’s signature cards to ensure the proper security of bank accounts; forecasted, analyzed and reported daily/weekly cash position to VP of Finance and CFO; prepared reports/schedules including debt covenant calculations; participated in month-end close; continued to assist with 10Q and 10K fillings. Prepared and managed corporate stock option plans; performed EPS calculations
Accomplishments: Gained knowledge and experience on cash management; strengthened ability to work independently and make sound investment decisions; learned corporate stock option plans. Finance
Manager July 2001 - August 2002
Responsibilities/Experience: Prepared and analyzed financial statements for seven programs using Oracle Financial; created and analyzed statistical data detailing assets/liabilities and profit/loss by using advanced Excel spreadsheets; performed month-end close and balance sheet accounts reconciliation; reported financial positions of the programs to the VP of Finance; worked closely with program directors to provide guidance and business support and feedback; addressed financial needs and ensured achievement of established financial goals in support of the mission, goals and objective of the company; prepared budgets and forecasts for the program sites; performed variance analysis; month- end close; managed corporate credit cards; provided supervision to Accounts Payable staff. Assisted pre IPO with required filling and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; assisted VP of Finance with SEC filings and MD&A compiling. Accomplishments: Strengthened multi-tasking skills; gained experience in supervision of staff; expanded knowledge in 10Q and 10K filling. PacifiCare of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ (November 1999 - July 2001) Phoenix, AZ Accountant II Responsibilities/Experience: Performed complex and advanced accounting duties in support of the maintenance and analysis of final information to accurately reflect assets, liabilities and financial transactions of the Company; participated in the month-end close; prepared and analyzed periodic reports, schedules, statements, and journal entries; performed cost-benefit analysis; recorded and reconciled fixed assets. Accomplishments: Gained professional growth and developed strong analytical skills. Public Accounting Experience (July 1997 - March 1999) Bookkeeper Comprehensive Accounting Services Scottsdale, AZ Responsibilities/Experience: Prepared and analyzed financial statements and other services for small to medium size businesses. Duties included bank reconciliations; general ledger maintenance; journal entries; account analysis; other account reconciliations, preparation of month-end and quarterly reports, including sales tax, and various payroll reports including workman’s compensation, property taxes, and year- end W-2s and 1099s.
Accomplishment: Strengthened and applied accounting knowledge; expanded knowledge of small business transaction accounting. Education: Bachelors of Science – Accountancy
Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ, May 1997 Certified Public Accountant- Arizona State, February 2000- Certification # 11383(passed all 4 parts in one sitting) Areas of Knowledge:
Financial Edge/Raiser’s Edge
Sage Fund Accounting
AMB-Accounting for Mortgage Business
Oracle Financial
MAS 500
Great Plains
QuickBooks
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