Controller
Resume:
FAITH E. COOPER, MBA
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EXPEREINCE
Controller
The Lenkin Company Management, Inc. – Washington, DC
October 2023 – September 2024
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). • Ensure timely completion of monthly close processes and financial reporting.
• Developed and oversee the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Oversaw the cash receivables to ensure accuracy of posting of payments and collections.
• Review and oversaw the payroll processes and accurate allocations of the payroll costs
• Responsible for coordinating the annual benefits renewals with carriers and employees
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns.
• Manage capital expenditures processes and assess financing options.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, promoting professional growth and effective teamwork.
• Coordinate and oversee annual external audits and internal audits.
• Ensure efficient financial processes and systems are in place.
Controller
RIMSI, Corp. – Rockville, MD
September 2022 – May 2023
• Oversaw all accounting operations of the company, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). • Directly managed (4) four accounting staff members: Account Receivables Specialist, Purchase Order Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Receptionist.
•Responsible for leading the daily activities of staff members, workflow management, evaluating
performance, and training of new hires.
• Formulated and analyzed the company’s budgets and ensured accurate revenue forecasts.
• Provided guidance on all company’s financial decisions by developing and enforcing policies and
regulations.
• Reviewed and compiled monthly financial statements for (10) ten entities.
• Managed all accounting reports and prepared the annual budgets for the specified entities.
• Prepared and executed the monthly cash transfers for the payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Reconciled the bank reconciliations for the entities.
accurate accounting records.
• Responsible for presenting financial reports to company leadership including the company’s president
and vice president.
• Responsible for all the local government tax requirements for the entities.
• Coordinated with the company’s audit firm for the annual audit review.
Controller
The Justin Company, LLC – Washington, DC
November 2018 – September 2022
• Oversaw all financial accounting operations and reports with appropriate GAAP and FASB standards. • Coordinated and prepared internal and external financial statements for all company’s budget and forecasting.
• Coordinated the activities of external auditors.
• Assessed the accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes. Stayed current with latest industry’s developments.
• Planned, directed, and coordinated all accounting operational activities. Developed standard operation procedures, policies, and regulations for management workflow.
• Managed the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results.
• Evaluated accounting and internal control systems.
• Provided management with information vital to the decision-making process, including briefs and presentations to company leadership.
Senior Property Accountant
MRP Realty – Washington, DC
February 2016 – April 2018
• Managed the general ledger and produced month-end financial statements for
(6) Six office and development properties ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and FASB standards.
• Prepared lender and quarterly-end financial reporting.
• Prepared monthly depreciation and amortization schedule.
• Prepared monthly cash flow calculations and cash analysis schedules.
• Assisted property managers with tenant account balances and adjustments.
• Worked closely with the accounts payable team with the weekly check processing.
• Prepared monthly month-end journal entries.
• Prepared monthly development draws for two entities for third party assets.
• Reconciled bank reconciliations for numerous entities.
• Post monthly rental charges for three properties.
Property Accountant
JBGR/JBG – Chevy Chase, MD
May 2011 – February 2016
• Managed the general ledger and produced the month-end financial statements for assigned projects in accordance with GAAP and FASB.
• Prepared annual budgets and annual year-end recoveries.
• Supervised the daily activities of the Accounting Assistant with cash management and check processing. • Managed daily activities for (11) eleven third party assets.
• Managed the wire payments and debt service payments for each project.
• Processed monthly distributions to the third-party partners.
• Worked closely with audit firms and provide the years-end materials as requested.
• Actively participated in the monthly pre-AR and AR meetings.
• Worked closely with the Project Managers to collect outstanding AR balances.
• Prepared monthly month-end journal entries.
• Prepared a weekly cash availability sheet and weekly cash transfers.
• Managed the general ledger and produced the month-end financial statements for the assigned projects. • Worked closely with the third-party owners and asset managers for each assigned project. • Worked with the lease administration department to verify the accuracy of the prorated and monthly rental charges as lease outlines.
• Prepared the annual income and expense forms for assigned projects.
• Prepared annual BPOL for assigned projects.
Property Accountant
Quadrangle Development Corporation – Washington, DC
April 2007 – January 2011
• Maintained the general ledger and produced monthly financial statements for review in accordance with GAAP and FASB for two residential properties including proper support and timely reconciliation of every GL account balance.
• Produced timely and accurate Cash Summary Reports and Cash Forecasts for assigned properties and fully understand the cash account summaries.
• Understood and anticipated the future cash requirements of Capital Calls and Distributions. • Prepared and input all cash and non-cash journal entries.
• Adhered to established Collections Policies and Default Procedures.
• Approved payables invoices daily in the Nexus Payable software system.
• Ensured all Management, Inter-company payables, Leasing Commissions, TI and Development Fees are calculated and paid on a timely basis.
• Ensured timely payments of all taxes and government assessments for assigned entities. • Record all monthly accrual journal entries.
• Read and comprehend all Partnership Agreements, Management Agreements, Tenant Leases and Debt Agreements for assigned entities.
• Verified the accuracy of monthly debt invoices and maintained a complete and accurate Debt Schedule. • Entered Lease Abstracts into Yardi/MRI and maintain a complete and accurate Rent Roll in Yardi/MRI. • Maintained accurate Straight-Line Rent Schedules in Yardi/MRI.
• Monitored compliance with Management Agreements, Debt Covenants and Tenant Leases. • Calculated Lease Pass-through reconciliations.
• Calculated annual depreciation and amortization in FAS.
• Provided timely Audit, Tax and REIT information.
• Prepared budgets, annual reports, Income and Expense Reports and other schedules as required.
EDUCATION
Southeastern University – Washington, DC June 2002 Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Walden University – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Science in Accounting with CPA December 2016 Emphasis
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experienced with Infor-Starbuilder Construction Accounting, MRI Real Estate Accounting, Kardin Real Estate Budgeting Software, Avid Accounts Payable System, Yardi Real Estate Accounting Software, Fundware Accounting Software, Netscape, ADP Payroll, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus CC-Mail, PeopleSoft Accounting Software, J.D. Edwards custom designed Accounting Software; CreateForm Accounting Software, Jenark Accounting, Paychex Payroll
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