Lucinda Little

adrmvb@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/cindeelittle

Willow Spring, NC, 27592 • 919-***-****

https://in/cindeelittle/

Financial Controller

Highly analytical and knowledgeable professional with more than 25 years of experience leading all aspects of accounting and finance management in compliance with financial standards.

Demonstrated track record of success in developing accounting policies and procedures, while overseeing account reconciliations, devising internal reports, issuing internal statements/reports, organizing year-end audits F/S, authorizing expenditures, and maintaining general ledgers. Strategic leader with history of increasing efficiency and achieving accurate results by hiring capable employees as well as providing leadership direction and guidance on accounts receivable/payable, billing, financial statements, budgeting, and bank reconciliation. Articulate communicator; fostering long-term professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Areas of Expertise

•Accounting Management

•Budgeting & Forecasting

•Project Management

•Bank Reconciliation

•Regulatory Compliance

•Financial Statements

•Problem Resolution

•Payroll Processing

•Strategic Planning & Execution

•Human Resource Management

•Team Leadership & Training

•Administrative Operations

Career Experience

Controller, TT&E Iron & Metal, Inc., 6 Affiliates, Garner 2021 – 2022

Direct bank reconciliation of 14 bank accounts using banking feeds through QuickBooks. Oversee month-end closing process as well as bank reconciliation for all seven companies. Lead all responsibilities of controller, including maintaining general ledger, GAAP, auditing balances, preparing monthly sales, using taxes for TT&E and CMR, and presenting work papers for CPA review statement and tax returns. Manage bi-monthly billing accruals by conducting reviews for all intern-companies. Fulfilled all tasks of lead, including steering staff of four, processing SOPs for accounting department internal controls, and collaborating with management to resolve stakeholder concerns. Coordinate with outside CPA to conduct yearly financial audits.

●Moved all seven companies from Pinnacle Bank in partnership with First Carolina Bank.

●Minimized clerical errors of staff by shifting AP ACH payments from Friday to Monday.

●Successfully achieved yearly BCBS open enrolment of 87 members within two weeks.

●Administered payroll processing for all companies using HR & Statustime, encompassing recording weekly journal entries into QuickBooks along with processing year-end 5500 for 401 K to third party QRPS.

●Established and ensured accounting members complied with all SOPs as well as financial standards.

●Provided extensive training to new HR Manager on yearly-open enrollment, payroll, onboarding, insurance, and benefits of staff.

Comptroller, Law Offices John T. Orcutt, P.C, Raleigh 2017 – 2021

Led Law Firm Fleet of 14 corporate vehicles. Directed all aspects of accounting for seven offices, including managing general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll with T-Sheets, including IPV4 addresses blending into Intuit for 80+ employees. Formulated employee census for insurances and Division of Employment Security Reporting. Oversaw American Express Corporate credit cards for seven offices, while ensuring credit card compliance with Bancard Solutions. Served as Insurance Administrator for firm’s health, life, dental, and auto insurances, including managing 401 K, insurances of health care workers, as well as workers compensations claims, while monitoring three employees. Updated and maintained electronic employee and financial records, ensuring accurate payment. Administered DMM Portal Payments for Mortgage Modifications.

●Coordinated and liaised with IT Director to purchase four servers.

●Devised and executed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for accounting department.

●Provided quality insurance products to firm employees in collaboration with insurance broker.

●Attracted and secured new clients by partnering with Marketing Director on special projects.

Comptroller, Regency Park Corporation & Companies, Cary 2011 – 2017

Formulated monthly financial statements and quarterly budget reports for senior management using Sage 300. Created audit schedules, work-related papers, and bank reconciliations, while overseeing transactions for AR, AP, payroll, and general ledger for accurate decision-making process. Prepared monthly as well as yearly CAM reports for tenants, while forecasting cashflow and tenant build-out budgets. Produced monthly and yearly closings for three companies. Directed all aspects of administrative and business operations, while monitoring performance of five employees.

●Collaborated with subcontractors in building fit-ups to accomplish tasks/projects within time constraints.

●Partnered with landscapers on beautification of portfolio, with owners regarding final sales, as well as with outside CPA on yearly financial audits.

●Planned and devised SOP for accounting department and clerical staff members.

Additional Experience

Senior Accountant, Working America, Community Affiliate of the AFL-CIO, Washington DC

Comptroller, Sodibar Systems Inc. & Sodibar of Richmond, Inc.

Comptroller, MicroNEX, Inc., Capitol Heights, MD

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

University of Maryland

Associate of Arts

Prince Georges Community College

Affiliations

Chief Judge, Wake County Board of Elections

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