Assistant Controller

GLORIA D. BLAKES

Rosharon, TX ***** 713-***-**** ************@*****.***

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

Best Practices Cash Flow Management Forecasting Accuracy

Finance leader with a proven track record of advancing an organization through change and challenges with the proven ability to achieve growth and success. Expertise lies in helping companies establish internal controls and budgets, track cash flow, streamline processes, develop teams, and contain costs. Creates key performance indicators and metrics to assist executive teams in evaluating business performance and growth potential. Provides financial status and projections using the principles, practices, and procedures of accounting, financial records, and transactions. Hands-on leader able to keep teams focused on delivering value-added analysis and then implement financial strategies and direct resources to ensure business plans and goals are met. Builds strong, dedicated teams and instills a high-performance, ethical culture.

Strategic Planning - GAAP Reporting - Business Case Analysis - Revenue Recognition - Due Diligence

Capital Improvements - Balance Sheet Review - Treasury Management - Fixed Assets - Negotiations

P&L - Inventory Control - Cost Benefit Analysis - Forecasting - Cash Flow and Projections - ISO

Quality Control - Audits & Reviews - Vendor Management - Payroll and Benefit Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ironclad Environmental Systems, Houston, TX 2023

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Mentor and supervise the accounting department. Designed checklist and procedures for month-end close. Work with IT and vendor to stabilize the accounting software. Make sure all banking transactions are recorded and process bank reconciliations timely. Work with auditors to produce year-end financials. Work with the Procurement Manager to ensure all upcoming asset expenditures are forecasted. Approve payments for check runs and cash disbursements.

Established month-end close frequency.

Reconciled cash.

Innovapptive Inc., Houston, TX 2019-2023

SR. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Supervise the daily accounting procedures for the company. Ensuring the accounts are properly reconciled. Review all journal entries and monthly financial statements. Analyze monthly financials to forecast. Manage and work with the auditors for year-end financials. Work with the Professional Services division to ensure all invoicing is processed. Implemented new accounting and purchasing software for real time results. Process all Annual Software and Support invoices for existing customers. Make sure all bank requirements are met. Monitor the equity software for accuracy.

Completed the company’s first audit in 2019.

Established written accounting procedures.

GLORIA D. BLAKES

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Core International LLC, Houston, TX 2015 - 2019

FINANCE MANAGER

Member of Leadership Committee; supervise Accounting, Human Resources and Administration personnel. Prepare and analyze monthly financial package to the equity partners; work with equity partners to ensure cash flow requirements are met. Coordinate and prepare all audits; partners with bank to see that all covenants are met. Collaborates with leadership team to produce a Guidance report to forecast out next quarter and annual budget.

Prepared and implemented the first annual budget and transparent controls into accounting systems and procedures.

Cut SG&A by 25% by working with vendors to establish better pricing.

Designed effective, ISO-compliant HR policies and procedures.

Industrial Pipe Fittings, Houston, TX 2011 - 2015

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Supported and maintained established annual budget, as well as monthly budgeting and forecasting requirements. Implemented, documented and maintained adequate internal controls as well as compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Reconciled and prepared Worker’s Compensation payroll reports; imported payroll entries into General Ledger and ensured accounts were properly mapped. Maintained fixed assets for acquisitions, monthly depreciation and dispositions. Prepared month-end journal entries and reported financial status to parent company.

Responsible for accruals, general ledger reconciliations, manufacturing and inventory variance analysis, capital projects and assets, certain A/P and A/R issues, and supervision of inventory accuracy.

Heath Consultants, Inc., Houston, TX 2007 - 2011

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Accountable to CFO to maintain appropriate inventory and fixed asset levels at five facilities.

Managed all facets of accounting activities including policy, process and procedure implementation and review of internal controls. Prepared and presented financial statements to various levels of management. Compiled divisional fixed assets registers and related property tax filings, insurance exposure estimates, and capital forecasts. Supervised all cost accounting, accounts payable, payroll, month-end closes and performed all general ledger analysis and reconciliations.

Lockbox fees dropped which saved the company thousands.

Mo & Kell Corporation, Houston, TX SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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Freeman’s Distributors, Houston, TX STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, Houston, TX GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting University of Houston Houston, TX

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