Carla Johnson

Bethel, Connecticut ***** • acz6m8@r.postjobfree.com • 203-***-****

Controller/Office Manager

Highly skillful, dedicated, and detail-oriented Controller and Office Management professional with a stellar track record of success across multiple business sectors.

Key Qualifications

Adept at creating and maintaining accounting policies/procedures, and in supporting all accounting transaction controls; well versed in overseeing and processing all A/P and A/R, company payrolls, and all business taxes.

Expertise in supporting financial statements by completing monthly job cost reporting, matching revenues/expenses, and in conducting periodic bank reconciliations.

Able to support and direct the creation of annual budgets/forecasts; skilled at managing job cost reports and financial analyses as needed.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and QuickBooks.

Professional Experience

Vision Designs – Brookfield, Connecticut Controller, 4/2008 to Present

Mack Media, LLC – Brookfield, Connecticut Controller (Part-Time), 6/2014 to Present

Oversee month-end closings and create and distribute accurate operating entities and capital project financial reports. Coordinate with internal departments to understand the preferred method for receipt of budget-to-actual information; create reports that meet those requirements and help with the overall budget decision-making process. Create strategic internal/external relationships, make follow up phone calls, and complete tasks promptly to help increase client retention. Proactively provide administrative assistance within the office as needed. Manage payrolls, A/R and A/P, and end-of-year taxes; complete P&L and balance sheet analyses. Coordinate the gathering of all information from external accountants in support of annual audits. Ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.

Selected Contributions:

Developed and implemented financial controls that assisted the company as it grew from $800K to over $2.5M in yearly revenues.

Reduced collection times by creating a new customer form and requesting 50% deposit in all orders to significantly increase cash flow.

Served as a volunteer fundraiser for the Newton Strong Fund College Fund, raising $23K from 12/2012 to 1/2016.

Helped to formulate and monitor the company's future direction and tactical initiatives.

Mortgage Depot – Danbury, Connecticut Loan Processor, 11/2005 to 1/2008

Verified that all loan packages were accurately completed and compliant with company standards for all loans originated by loan officers. Gathered data and tracked/processed each file from pre-approval to closing. Used proprietary software systems to enter all loan data into company databases. Ensured that loan packages included income credit appraisals and title insurance before submittal to underwriting. Ordered and coordinated loan documents as required. Helped to process end-of-year taxes. Successfully met all crucial deadlines.

Selected Contributions:

A demonstrated ability of learn quickly and to employ a strong focus on all details.

Performed any additional duties/activities assigned by management teams.

LS Graphics – Danbury, Connecticut Office Manager, 10/2002 to 1/2005

Served as the point person for office manager duties including maintenance, mailing, shopping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands; organized and scheduled meetings and appointments. Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of HR and office policies used in organizing and managing office operations and procedures. Coordinated any office equipment issues with IT or external repair vendors. Built and managed relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlords, to ensure that all items were invoiced and paid on time. Provided general support to visitors by quickly ascertaining their needs. Gave potential customers suggestions on company products/services; assisted with order placements, refunds, and exchanges. Managed customer accounts.

Selected Contributions:

Strong organization, team player, reliability, and professionalism.

Ability to learn quickly and to continually improve job skills.

Fluently speaks and writes English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Additional experience gained as an Administrative Assistant with Ferramentas Gerais, in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Educational Background

Certificate, Accounting/Advanced Accounting Functions

Naugatuck Valley, Naugatuck, Connecticut

Certificate, Administrative Office Professional

Naugatuck Valley, Naugatuck, Connecticut

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