DeAnn B. Hervey, CPA

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Hartland, MI 48353 Cell: 810-***-****

OBJECTIVE To obtain a responsible position that will utilize my audit, accounting and tax skills in the accounting and finance functions of a dynamic, growing company. PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Manager/Controller (Jan 2023-present)

ERT Group, West Bloomfield, Michigan

-Accounting Manager and Controller for Entrepreneur with multiple companies- focused on Residential Construction, Land Development and Rental Real Estate

-Oversee all accounting functions for all entities

-Supervise, train and review the work of Accounts Payable and Payroll clerks

-Establish new accounting processes and procedures

-Establish internal control policies and procedures

-Maintain workpapers with monthly balance sheet account reconciliation

- Perform month end and year end closing, prepare financial statements and workpapers for outside CPA

-Investigate project budget variances and review with project managers

-Review liability and property insurance coverage for accuracy and compliance

-Maintain treasury and cash flow

-Software used: Quick Books, Excel, Outlook, Word

Accounting Manager/Controller (May 2022-Jan 2023)

The Minority Alliance Group, Fenton, Michigan

-Accounting Manager and acting Controller for Three Startup companies- two Construction entities, and parent company

-Oversee all accounting functions for three entities including cost accounting, WIP, and payroll

-Supervise, train and review the work of the Cost Accountant, Accounts Payable Payroll and Receivables clerks.

-Establish new accounting processes and procedures

-Establish internal control policies and procedures

-Maintain workpapers with monthly balance sheet account reconciliation

- Perform month end and year end closing, prepare financial statements and compliance documents for line of credit

-Train Project managers on budgeting and tracking and variance analysis

-Investigate project budget variances and review with project managers

-Coordinate financial statement review with outside CPA firm

-Maintain 401K records, filings and compliance

-Review liability and property insurance coverage for accuracy and compliance

-Maintain treasury and cash flow

-Maintain fixed asset logs and depreciation

-Software used: Foundation, Excel, Outlook, Word

Controller (December 2020-May 2022)

Luna Entertainment, Inc., Novi, Michigan

-Divisional Controller for Entrepreneur with multiple companies. Including Rental Real Estate, Property Management, Non-Profit Charitable Foundation, a Vineyard and Winery and an Amphitheatre.

-Manage all accounting operations of the various entities including cost accounting, inventory and revenue recognition.

- Supervise and review the work of the Accounts Payable department.

-Perform month end and year end closing and prepare financial statements.

-Review budget and analyze variances, perform analytical review.

-Track and maintain Inventory at Winery and offsite locations.

-Cost of Sales analysis with deep dive into pricing of Varietals and costs allocated

-Review General Ledger and Prepare work papers and tax files for independent CPA firm.

-Applied for federal grant and maintained compliance records and reporting requirements.

-Perform various HR duties: Health Insurance, 401K

-Maintain payroll, payroll taxes and records.

-Prepare and file monthly Sales tax report for the state of California.

-Maintain Fixed Asset logs and depreciation.

-Maintain Treasury and cash flow.

-Assist Property Management by fielding tenant issues, making allocations and reconciling CAM.

-Perform annual insurance review and assist with renewal.

-Perform special projects and analysis as needed for CAO, and President.

-Software used: Quick Books Enterprise, CS Prof Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook Controller (November 2017-December 2020)

Continental Limited, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan

-Home office for Entrepreneur with multiple companies. Including Rental Real Estate, Property Management, Construction and Agriculture.

- Supervise and review the work of the Accounts Payable department.

-Review budget and analyze variances, perform analytical review.

-Perform Monthly Bank Reconciliations, Account analysis, and General Ledger review.

-Perform month end and year end closing statements and financial statements.

-Prepare work papers for independent CPA firm.

-Perform HR duties: Health Insurance, Maintain 401K records, reviewed and updated employee handbook.

-Maintain payroll, payroll taxes and records.

-Maintain Fixed Asset logs and depreciation.

-Implemented Fixed Asset Tag Project.

-Maintain Treasury and cash flow.

-Set up Accounting and Fixed Asset procedures. Documenting daily, weekly and monthly tasks to be performed in Company procedure manual.

-Set up Instructional Binder for accounting software: Microsoft Dynamics GP.

-Worked with Consultant to streamline processes, set up Financial Statements and Budget reports in the accounting system software.

-Perform special projects and analysis as needed for CFO, CEO and President.

-Software used: Microsoft Dynamics GP, CS Prof Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook Senior Accountant (March 2007-November 2017)

Stratus Financial, Inc., Highland, Michigan

-Provide management, consulting, accounting, tax and financial planning services to clients in the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Non Profit, Rental Real Estate.

-Act as an off -site controller for clients. Including overseeing their accounting clerks, preparing monthly close, financial reports and analysis for owners.

-Prepare and review personal, corporate and estate tax returns.

-Prepare personal and corporate financial statements.

-Certified Quick books Pro Advisor- help clients set up and maintain Quick Books Accounting Software.

-Certified College Planner; prepare and review client assets, prepare and file FAFSA’s, make recommendations for financial aid.

-Software used: Pro Series Tax, Quick Books, Excel, Word, Outlook Controller (June 1998 to July 2001)

RFM, Inc., Brighton, Michigan

-Supervised and reviewed Accounts Payable and Receivable departments

-Prepared budgets and forecasts, performed analytical review

-Maintained records for pension plan

-Performed month end and year end closing statements and financial statements

-Prepared work papers for independent audit

-Maintained cash flow, payroll, payroll taxes and records

-Maintained job costing and budgets for manufacturing process Accounting Supervisor/Controller (April 1994 to June 1998) Muskegon Racecourse & Marotta Companies, Walled Lake, MI

-Supervised and reviewed the work of the accounts payable and payroll departments.

-Performed monthly and year end closing statements and prepared financial statements for five corporations, including construction and property management companies.

-Prepared budgets and forecasts for the executive officers.

-Set up job costing and budgets for a construction company.

-Software used: MAS 90, Excel, Word

Controller (June 1990 to July 1993)

Financial One, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan (April 2014-November2014)

-Acted as an off-site controller for clients in the Non-Profit sector, maintaining all accounting and financial records.

-Led the “accounting team” and reviewed work of support staff and assisted in training.

-Coordinated all federal and state audits, reviewed and reconciled subsequent cost settlements.

-Provided management services including budget negotiations, forecasting and cash management.

-Filed Quarterly Revenue and Expenditure Reports with the State of Michigan. Staff Accountant (January 1988 to May 1990)

Geisinger & Dial CPA’s, Troy, Michigan

-Planned and performed audit, review and compilation engagements including financial statement preparation, analytical review procedures and management consulting.

-Assumed “in charge” responsibilities on audit and review engagements, supervising other staff accountants. clients in the following industries: manufacturing, cable TV, retail sales and non-profit charitable organizations. EDUCATION University of Michigan – Dearborn, Michigan B.S.A., School of Management, December 1987

Major: Professional Accounting

John Glenn High School, Westland, Michigan

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Received Michigan Merit Honors HONORS Dean’s List

Honor’s Program member

Academic Scholarship Recipient

Passed all parts of the CPA exam simultaneously

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