EDITH CASH, MA

**** **** ******** ** *, West Palm Beach FL 33411 Skype: edith.cash2 Tel: 561-***-**** Email: adscr1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seasoned professional seeking Finance position that uses my proven analytical abilities, and allows me to work closely with clients. Exceptional people skills.

Skills

Test scripts

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting & Operating Plans

Fund Accounting, Project Accounting & Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Codes, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Access, Strong Excel, MSProject, PowerPoint, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Essbase, LEX, SAP 3.5, SAP 4.1, Cognos, Word, Visio, SAS, Quick Books, Peachtree, Six Sigma, Deltek, UFMS, BANNER, Angel,, Sharepoint, Moodle, Blackboard

Education

MA ( cum laude) in Economics

Georgia State University August, 2002 Atlanta, GA

BA (magna cum laude) in Economics & Accounting

Spelman College May, 1992 Atlanta, GA

Experience

Northeast Normal Oct 2016- Jan 2017

Changchun China

Instructor in Economics

Taught students in Economics in web-enhanced class

Online Class development and delivery

Worked on curriculum development

Powell Consulting Group: January 2010 – February 2015 - Finance Analyst Consultant

Instructional Connection: March 2016 - Present

Academic Coach in Economics

Teaching assistants help the instructor by grading assignments, leading or participating in online discussion forums, making announcements to students on behalf of the faculty or university, and performing other related functions to support instruction in an online classroom

Coaches act as facilitators in the course, helping students make the transition from "being taught" to "active learning," which better describes what happens in distance learning

Everglades University: September 2015- October 2016

Adjunct Economics Instructor

Teaches students in Economics in web-enhanced class

Online Class development and delivery

Worked on curriculum development

Powell Consulting Group: January 2010 – February 2015 - Finance Analyst Consultant

Prepared and reconciled Financial Information and Statements

Reviewed and analyzed financial results with Senor Management

Prepared budgets and forecasts with Department manager

Consolidated Department Budgets into Summary budget

Analyzed variances to Budget and Forecast

Posted journal entries during month end close

Analyzed key measures including account receivables with Senior Managers

Utilized Peoplesoft to generate reports

Palm Beach State College: August 2011- May 2012

Adjunct Economics Instructor

Teaches students in Economics in web-enhanced class

Online Class development and delivery

Worked on curriculum development

Gwinnett Technical College: September 2010- January 2011

Adjunct Economics Instructor

Taught students in Economics in web-enhanced class

ECPI: March 2010- July 2011

Economics Instructor

Taught students in Economics in online setting

Managed Course development for online courses

Developed curriculum

Wyzant: December 2009 –Present: Tutors Students in Economics

Macys System & Technology: September 2007- December 2009

Senior Financial Analyst

Tracked budget and resource usage by project, area and team

Worked with clients to establish business needs

Implemented complex financial solutions for projects

Worked closely with management to develop short-term and long-term forecast

Performed centralized management of external vendor resources

Validated the accuracy of Time-Plus, and invoices

American Express: April 2007- September 2007 (Contractor)

Business Analyst

Responsible for the financial data integrity and accurate databases.

Audited Employee Performance databases and produced performance reports

Researched and resolved issues for the Employee databases.

Performed testing and other support for software releases

Trained users on software

MHR International: August 2006 – February 2007

Financial Controller

Responsible for the financial data integrity and accurate GAAP treatment for all revenues and expenses.

Directed and implemented the forecast and planning process for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and taxes.

Financial controllership including payroll, invoicing clients, general accounting and month-end close.

Performed financial analysis of new contracts and other ad hoc analysis for CEO.

Wellpoint, Inc. August 2005 – August 2006

Senior Financial Consultant

Ensured the financial data integrity and ensuring the proper accounting and reporting of revenue, claims expense to all corporate reporting audiences.

Direct involvement in leading stages of the forecast and planning process for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.

Explained statistical and operations metrics to financial results; possessed full command of P&L, Balance Sheet, Forecast & Plan process, and volume/rate variance analysis

Supported 21 cost centers managers for forecast, plan, and monthly reporting for administrative expenses.

ITT Technical Institute September 2005- September 2006

Online Professor of Economics

Executed given curriculum

Interacted with students on almost daily basis, answered questions, provided feedback and graded assignments

Enhanced students online learning by using industry experience and giving strong individual attention

Spelman College 2004, 2005

Judge, Spelman Economic Papers

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): April 2003-August 2005

QSS Group, Inc.: May 2005-August 2005

Business Manager, CDC Microcomputer Support Services (Contractor)

Responsible for all business functions of the program, with emphasis on financial management.

Prepared project budgets; monitored actual expenses; computed, analyzed and explained budget vs. actual variances.

Prepared all financial reports including customer reports, internal reports and detailed invoices.

Through coordination with the Contracts office, generated cost proposals for the program.

Interfaced with Project Managers on all Project Orders; directed the preparation of all Project Orders.

Unisys Corporation: September 2004 – May 2005 (Contractor)

Consultant, Coordinating Center for Health Information and Service (CoCHIS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Developed the Budget Process for the new Center, CoCHIS.Prepared multi-year budget estimates covering CoCHIS’ control, research, and training activities. Developed advice and guidance to budget and program officials of the CoCHIS on the preparation of budget estimates, and prepared detailed analyses and critiques of estimates submitted.

Assembled and/or developed background data and documentation in support of requested program budgets for reference and evidence in the agency budget hearings.

Developed estimates reflecting the cost of implementing proposed CoCHIS budget and/or program legislation.

Provided advice and guidance to CoCHIS’ Program and Budget offices on budget formulation and presentation. Coordinated the formulation and presentation of budgets for assigned programs with budget personnel who are responsible for the administration of complimentary programs and services.

DB Consulting Group: April 2003 – August 2004 (Contractor)

Budget Consultant, Financial Management Office supporting the Procurement and Grants Office (PGO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Served as senior financial advisor for PGO.

Developed and executed a comprehensive program of financial budgetary policy and budgetary control with procedural and regulatory guidance concerning availability of or limitations on the use of funds.

Monitored the use of funds throughout the year. Ensured that obligations incurred and resulting expenditure of funds are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations. Continually monitored control point expenditures in relation to planned levels. Identified differences between current spending and the projected estimate and made recommendations to accommodate future needs.

Prepared a variety of reports on a monthly and quarterly basis related to the status of funds, expenses, obligations, FTE and workload. Also compiled ad hoc reports for PGO Management and the Chief Financial Officer.

Served as the primary contact for PGO on the system transition to the new Oracle environment.

Boxercraft: October 2002 – April 2003 (Contractor)

Assistant to the Controller

Oversaw weekly and monthly reporting to management, departments, and field staff.

Performed monthly closing procedures, general ledger and bank statement reconciliations.

Assisted with yearly budget process and audits.

Georgia Pacific Corporation\Consumer Products Group: July 2001- June 2002

Supervisor, Reporting and Analysis

Analyzed and reported actual results for $3.5 billion division on a monthly basis. Reports included volume reporting, price variable mix reports and business profit and loss reports.

Lead a team that included Technology group, Accounting, Manufacturing Finance to establish an offline excel model to provide the business with category level detail, which was unavailable in the transitioning systems.

Managed a team of two financial analysts.

GE Power Systems\GE Energy Services: April 2000- July 2001

Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Worked closely with all functions within GE Energy Services to achieve business and financial targets for $2 billion division.

Consolidated, analyzed and reported actual reporting results, variances and productivity analysis for global businesses.

Lead in routine and controls of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, including forecasting, reporting and account reconciliations.

Consolidated and prepared strategic and short term operating plans.

Created weekly sales forecast.

Reconfigured the accounting structure to allow the integration of overseas acquisitions.

Prepared ad hoc analysis for senior management.

Supported financial analysis of growth strategies through acquisitions, partnerships, strategic sourcing, and integration activities.

NationsBank\Bank of America: November 1996 - April 2000

Financial Analyst in Global Corporate Investment Banking: July 1999- April 2000

Performed financial analysis in support of the following lines of business, Credit Products, Syndications, Bridge, and Par Loans.

Project Analyst for Bank of America Finance Transition: November 1998 - June 1999

Developed, recommended and managed the implementation of solutions to complex financial system issues involving very diverse constituencies.

Financial Analyst with Global Finance Support Administration: January - November 1998

Analysis included collecting, consolidating, compiling, and organizing data for presentation to management and regulators.

Developed profit plan/strategic plan/forecasts. Prepared monthly variance analysis, monthly earnings analysis, and other standard reports for Global Finance and NationsBank Overseas Corporation.

Treasury Management Analyst, Global Treasury & Trade Group: November 1996 - January 1998

Assisted a team of three Treasury Management Officers providing sales and marketing support and consultative expertise for portfolio of $8MM. Managed the implementation of Treasury Management products.

Georgia State University: 1994-1995

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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