REGINA DENSON, MBA

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ACCOUNTING/FINANCE

Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in handling accounting and finance functions, demonstrating consistent achievement of objectives, strong multi-tasking and service skills, and dedication to organizational goals. Possess strong problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions. Detail–oriented individual who exemplifies professionalism, and an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any given moment. Highlighted leadership qualities and the ability to work with and manage individuals from varying backgrounds, while promoting team values. Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail, ability to analyze situations, and research information to develop sound and ethical business solutions. Enthusiastic individual and an excellent communicator, recognized ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels and build strategic relationships with clients.

Core Competencies

Organizational Leadership · Operations Management · Accounting & Finance · Payroll Processing

· Staff Management · Budget Planning and Forecasting · Team Building and Motivation · GAAP

· Accounts Payable/Receivable · Policy and Procedure Development · Problem Resolution

· Client Relations · Collections · Evictions · Distance/Online Education and Tutoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The RADCO Companies, Atlanta · GA 2017 - Current

Senior Vice President, Accounting

Provide financial expertise and leadership for a private real estate and investment organization. Direct the organization’s overall accounting operations. Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, transaction accounting, construction accounting and treasury functions. Refine and implement short-term and long-term department goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Responsible for driving corporate change, growth and development. Work closely with capital markets and acquisitions teams to ensure raised funds are accounted for properly and disbursed accordingly. Calculate and determine investor quarterly distributions.

KeyHighlight:

Automated 90% of manual tasks including transitioning to a paperless environment

Upgraded and implemented a system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards and procedures

Worked with leadership team on effective ways to mentor accounting staff in order to reduce turn over

The American Home Real Estate Company, Atlanta · GA 2012 - 2017

Corporate Controller / Director of Financial Operations

Led and managed a team of twelve professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development, and training. Oversight of corporate accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and eviction departments. Manage accounting controls and compliance. Provide management reporting to CEO and CFO for board and strategic meetings. Monitor and manage investor funds and intercompany transactions. Direct and participate in monthly close process and daily activities related to corporate finance. Implement and manage all corporate credit cards. Identify and propose opportunities to improve the efficiency of accounting and finance operations. Drafted and enforced accounting policies and procedures in compliance with GAAP that provided a basis for departmental activities and budgeting. Work with internal and external audits during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests.

KeyHighlight:

Actively assisted in harvesting a startup company, which resulted in a profitable sale of existing assets.

Reduced delinquency by 20% within 90 days of taking over and managing the Accounts Receivable and Collections departments.

Successfully executed a new accounts payable system, which resulted in cost savings and efficiency.

Assisted with implementation of a new online payment system.

REGINA DENSON, MBA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT.

Condominium Concepts Management, Atlanta · GA 2008 - 2012

Corporate Controller

Directed all accounting department procedures and functions. Reconciled multiple bank accounts, administered payroll and processed insurance billing. Ensure all created budgets and financial statement for new clients are accurate. Maintained insurance policies and transmitted internal and external funds for entire portfolio. Handled new client financial transition and provided setup support into CINC and Yardi programs. Worked directly with board members to ensure a good understanding of the monthly financial statements. Managed a team of six accounting professionals.

KeyHighlight:

Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for over 100 clients on a monthly basis.

Proposed and implemented new accounting software and successfully transitioned financials into new system.

American National Bank, Denver · CO 2000 - 2008

Accounting Officer II / Mortgage Accounting Manager

Directed mortgage accounting department, managed annual budgets and performed forecasting. Processed payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Reviewed general ledger reconciliations and analyzed various inter-company accounts. Reviewed and monitored accounts payable daily processes, mortgage accounting functions and daily workload. Monitored potential losses for the Company and its subsidiaries. Performed multiple financial administrative activities, coordinated with external auditors, calculated mortgage sales commissions and performed month-end closings. Managed three staff members in the accounting department.

KeyHighlight:

Improved operational controls in management reporting process.

Implemented automated process to calculate commissions to reduce overpayments

Cash Management Specialist

Calculated and identified reserve requirements. Purchased and invested funds from outside financial institutions. Maintained and monitored bank accounts and credit lines held at outside financial institutions. Calculated and submitted weekly reports to the Federal Reserve to determine reserve requirements. Provided basic technical support and system use/training to customers.

KeyHighlight:

Assisted in successfully implementing an online banking environment.

Recognized for successfully training all employees and test users on the company’s first online banking system.

OTHER EXPERIENCES (1994-2015)

Ashworth College, Norcross · GA Adjunct Professional 2008 - 2015

US Bank, Denver · CO Chargeback / Compliance Specialist III 1994 - 2000

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master’s Degree, Finance and Accounting: Regis University, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration/Project Management & Accounting: DeVry University, Fundamentals of Cost Accounting, American Management Association, Chicago, IL

ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS

Yardi Voyager, AvidXchange, Buildium, Appfolio, CINC, Voyager 2000, COGNOS, Quickbooks, Payscan, RentPayment, JD Edwards, MRI, Paycor, ADP

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

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