Administrative Director and Controller seeks new opportunities

Tara Yenglin

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FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

Award-winning, office management professional with 20+ years commitment to the improvement of companies through reorganization and process implementation. Life-long learner consistently recognized as an outstanding employee with an innate ability to work with others to accomplish goals. Consistently promoted because of proficiency in planning, problem-solving, and prioritizing to effectively and efficiently enhance the organization with an optimistic attitude, dedicated work ethic, and passion that is unmatched. Demonstrated achievements in:

Organization. Recognized as a detail oriented, accurate employee with a record of improving tumultuous organizations through goal setting and the establishment, implementation, and enforcement of processes, policies, and procedures.

Time Management. Recognized by co-workers and superiors as a team player that strives to make a positive impact on the organization. Possesses a keen ability to prioritize to meet internal and external deadlines.

Work Ethic. Strong individual and team work ethic while invested in the company’s success. Positive attitude, vision, integrity, and dedication coupled with efficiency and performance produce meaningful results. EXPERTISE & SKILLS

Financial Reporting & Analysis Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Payroll & Human Resources

Employee Benefits & Enrollments Budgeting, Forecasting & Projecting Dedicated & Loyal

Difficulty, Late Collections Communication & Multi-Tasking Exceptional Communication

Internal Customer Service Employee Policy & Procedure Development Remote Productivity AWARDS

Top 10% Performer Award, Metro Times, 2012, Nominated and chosen by Publishers and Owners Recognized for outstanding performance in cleaning up the company’s aged accounts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DC Byers Company, Warren, Michigan 11/2022 - Present Controller

Assisted with an external forensic audit due to uncovering an embezzlement scheme previous Controller had been involved in. Spent many hours reviewing and correcting over a year’s worth of transactions to correct the internal accounting books. Worked closely with the insurance company on recovery for the scheme. Banking, reconciling, and analyzing job costing accounts payables. Made heavy push on receivables over 90+ days past due made in collection on open items. Created a month-end close process with documents that will be sent to external CPA quarterly as part of accountability improvements. Review, Revise and update Chart of Accounts. Own month-end and annual closing processes. Create, send and file 1099s. Administrator for company 401K, all fringe benefits and company Insurances. Process payroll for both union and non-union employees as backup to Payroll Administrator. Safety and Workers Compensation contact. Specific Accomplishments:

Outstanding receivables over 90+ days past due improved by over 15% in the first 6 months at DCB. 2023 was the highest collection year in the history of the company at over $20M.

Cleaned up the balance on the LOC. 2023 was the first year of not borrowing since 2018.

Paid off leasehold improvement/construction loan 2 years prior to principle due date. Lewand Building Companies, Detroit, Michigan 2015 - 2022 Director of Finance & Administration

Accounting Manager

Office Manager - Accounting/Finance

Worked directly with owner and development partners on owner sworn statements for submission to lenders. Set up LLCs for new development projects by establishing new bank accounts, tax ID’s, QuickBooks profiles, and insurance coverage. Banking, reconciling, analyzing accounts payable and receivables weekly for over fifteen (16) development LLCs. First point of contact for property management. Collaborated with property managers on budgets, leasing questions, rents, open items, and cash calls. Reviewed and approved open invoices in Yardi. Acted as interim property manager for one of the owner’s office buildings. Managed the implementation of changing the construction accounting system from QuickBooks to Sage 300. Experience in managing teams. Oversaw construction accounting department for four (4) sister companies dedicated to residential and commercial construction and consulting. Assisted Construction Accounting Manager in monitoring budgets for projects up to $60M. Responsible for accounting and collaboration with corporate Tara Yenglin

248-***-**** **********@*****.***

accountant for consolidated financials for all LLCs. Worked with employees in a human resources capacity, including benefits management, 401(k), hiring, terminations, time-off and internal concerns as needed. Specific Accomplishments:

Oversaw rapid growth of company, increasing workforce by 75%.

Managed accounting system change from QuickBooks Enterprise to Sage 300.

Implemented new 401k plan and created personnel handbook provided to all new employees as part of new hire package. The Real Estate Group, Chesapeake, Virginia 2014 - 2015 Senior Accounting Manager

Reported directly to the President on all financial and accounting matters. Performed daily closings for contract real estate agents for two locations, including reporting the sale to REIN, uploading the paperwork to the WolfConnect system, determining the agent commissions, and paying the agent via EFT deposit. Managed and oversaw day-to-day accounting department and operations. Specific Accomplishment:

Issued monthly billing statements for advertising and general expenses to over 200 agents. Grandwatt Electric Corporation, Suffolk, Virginia 2013 – 2014 Office Manager

With minimal supervision by Owner/President, managed operations of Company. Created new organizational chart and instituted improved reporting structure for efficiency and improved communication. Oversaw human resources including interviewing, hiring, termination, bi-weekly payroll, policies and procedures. Directed accounting/financial, legal issues, bookkeeping, banking, accounts payables and receivables, and tax filing. Budgeted and forecasted expense for parent company in China. Completed purchase orders and monitored inventory.

Specific Accomplishments:

Developed comprehensive company handbook outlining employee guidelines, including vacation and accrual paid time off policies. Covered topics including laws, ADA, anti-harassment, discipline, employee separation, bullying, compensation, reimbursement, and workplace safety.

Solely set up QuickBooks to modernize inefficient manual processes, organize financial information, and track inventory. Metro Times, Detroit, Michigan 2011 – 2013

Business Manager

Hired into struggling organization, which was improved through reorganization and leadership of the Business Department. Reformed by creating new policies/procedures and adjusting the commission structure for the sales team while conducting weekly meetings with the team to review issues. Oversaw human resources, including employer benefits. Completed bookkeeping, accounts receivables/payables, daily credit card processing, auditing, and bi-weekly payroll. Wrote weekly reports for corporate review and monthly and annual fiscal reports for comparison review. Assisted with day-to-day office tasks including accounting, collections, legal, and budgets. Specific Accomplishments:

Top 10% Performer Award. Usually not presented to an employee in this position but awarded due to performance.

During probationary period, 120 and 90 days past due lists exceeded 21%. Within 10 months, met the benchmark of 4% and remained consistent throughout employment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration, eBusiness University of Phoenix Bachelor of Arts, Business Management & Human Resources Eastern Michigan University TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

Windows & Apple Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks Enterprise/payroll, Sage 300, Yardi, Foundation, P4C Payroll Software, Procore, Smartsheets, T-sheets, HH2 Timesheets, Online Banking, LoneWolf

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