Management Manager

**** ******* **** ****** ******** A. TAYLOR C.M.A. 803-***-****

Columbia, SC 29204 *******************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Versatile, high-energy senior level Certified Management Accountant with extensive knowledge in finance, real-estate, analyzing, administration, reporting and financial planning cultivated in diverse industries. I am a leader in analyzing financial data, strategic management, budget and planning and analysis to establish critical communication and presentation skills for all stake holders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Negotiation Strategic Planning

Policy Change, Writing and Execution Implementing Financial Controls Contract/Lease Management

Analyzing and Managing Financial Data Budgeting, Planning & Ad hoc Analysis Financial Statement Management

Mergers and Acquisitions Three Years of Supervisory Experience Tenacity

Independent Learner Program and Project Management Management Support

Cash Management Pension Accounting Financial Planning and Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina êColumbia, SC July 2008 - Present

Cost and Budget Analyst

Managed a billion dollar budget and assist managers and directors in financial and strategic planning and analysis through budgeting, forecasting communicating results to all levels of management.

Assist in preparation and edit of disclosure statement in compliance with Cost Accounting Standards to ensure the proper allocation of cost to business segments using driver based allocations.

Completed monthly closing/costing including performing journal entries, reconciliations and analysis for general ledger verification of costs.

Analyze pension costs and estimates received from actuaries for inaccuracies and allocate those costs to different business units based on internal and external risk, actionable knowledge and other environmental changes.

Financial planning and analysis to assists management make and support decisions and analyzing company costs to explain variances to disclose errors for innovative ways of improvement.

Jones Lang LaSalle INC. Real Estate Investment Trust êRock Hill, SC August 2007 – July 2008

Senior Property Accountant

Responsible for quarterly forecasting model, budget planning, bad debt review to project cash flows and perform variance analysis of why any goals were not met for an owned property.

Ownership of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow statement and collections to ensure that a working communication with tenants to enhance the actionable knowledge presented in the forecasting and budgeting processes.

Contract and lease analysis to be able to perform negotiations and end disputes to ensure that all objectives are met and that the facility retained maximized occupancy.

Performed duties of Month End Closing including financial statements creation, management and analysis including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and all other monthly reports as well as presenting analysis to the owners of the property.

Supervised the office manager who assisted with light accounting duties.

Collaborated with the General Manager to increase revenue by using financial planning and analysis to determine best course of action.

University of South Carolina Technology Services êColumbia, SC January 2006 – June 2007

Business Manager

Reported directly to the business office director and the assistant chief information officer on external changes in government accountancy rules, accounting standards, contract situations.

Supervised a staff of 10 that handling contracts, accounts payable, travel, technological procurement, billing of technological services to university departments and any other business functions performed by the business office.

Insured state government and industry audit standards, spending rules and compliance with all rules.

Trained managers on budget methodologies and processes and the use of financial planning and analysis to make pertinent project decisions.

Presented information and reports to upper management for discussion, policy changes and decision making supported by quantitative methods to justify any decisions.

Project management and planning of technological products and projects as well as being a part of the state objective of being on one enterprise system.

General Growth Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ê Columbia, MD January 2005 – January 2006

Senior Property Accountant

Performed accounting and operation duties for managed and owned properties.

Performed a rolling 24 forecasting model monthly to make decisions based on quantitative methods so that occupancy decisions can be supported and strategic goals met.

Ownership of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow and collections to ensure that a working communication with tenants to enhance the reliability of the forecasting and budgeting models.

Contract and lease analysis to be able to perform negotiations and end disputes to ensure that all stipulations are met and that the facility retained maximized occupancy.

Performed duties of month end closing including financial statements creation, management and analysis comprising of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and all other monthly reports along with presenting analysis to the owners of the property.

Supervised the accounting assistant from states away with the trust and knowledge to guide operations.

Trained co-workers on new technology in a fast paced environment.

University of South Carolina Payroll êColumbia, SC May 2003 – January 2005

Fiscal/Financial Technician

Analyze and perform journal entries and account reconciliations for month end closing to update payroll and payroll accruals.

Complete hiring and firing paper work and procedures finalizing all aspects of employment.

Verified foreign students and employee eligibility to work in the United States.

Implemented the computerized time and attendance system and created policies and trained employees use.

Education

Webster University êColumbia, SC ê October 2004 ê Master of Arts in Management specializing in Human Capital

University of South Carolina (USC) êColumbia, SC ê May 2003 ê Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ê

Major Accounting, Minor: Management

Certifications:

Certified Management Accountant, Certificate of Financial Planning and Analysis from the Institute of Management Accountants, Associate Public Manager for South Carolina State Government, Contract Administrator, South Carolina Procurement Specialist, Understanding University Fund Accounting and Reporting, budget development for “A” funds

Honors:

Dean’s List, South Carolina Life Scholar, Abney Scholar, Beta Alpha Psi, Ronald McNair Scholar

Activities:

American Red Cross, American Heart Association Team Captain, United Way giver and volunteer, Lunch Buddy mentoring program

Skills:

Languages: Working knowledge of Spanish and English

Computer: Advanced experience with Microsoft products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Data Warehouses, JD Edwards (Oracle Based System), Crystal Reports, Cognos, Pinnacle, Kardin, TAO, DB2, SQL, QMF, Quickbooks, Comshare, Deltek, SnagIt, TM1 (Business Analytics) and SAP.

Organizations and Reporting: General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), General Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS)

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