SR Financial Analyst

Angela Ames

Memphis, TN ***** 501-***-**** *******.****@*****.***

Accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in leading accounting operations and top-performing teams to drive accounting functions in accordance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

Profile

Adept at implementing efficient processes and utilizing technology to streamline accounting operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with keen ability to analyze business and financial performance and provide valuable insights to company leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Adept at fostering collaborative relationships across departments and remote teams to drive productivity and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Equipped with extensive experience in managing general accounting and reporting, including preparation of financial statements, budgets, and monthly journal entries.

Demonstrated success in communicating effectively with stakeholders to drive business growth and foster strong client relationships.

Core Expertise

Financial Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Taxation Audit Preparation GAAP Knowledge Training & Development Cash Flow Management Customer Relationship Management Project Management Financial Strategy Development Cross-functional Collaboration Team Building & Leadership

Professional Background

Gaps in employment due to relocation constraints, COVID-19 revenue loss, and personal relocation after marriage.

Truckpro, Memphis, TN May 2021 to Feb 2023

Accounting Manager

Ensured essential safeguarding of company assets and compliance with laws via effective internal control implementation and maintenance. Enhanced decision-making capabilities by analyzing data to generate precise forecast information.

Streamlined operations and increased efficiency by managing and supervising processing and collection of vendor refunds totaling approximately $400K monthly.

Reduced monthly ending balance by $300k through utilization of comprehensive analysis spanning five years of transaction history to identify trends in debits and credits.

Republic Services, Memphis, TN June 2018 to July 2020

Assistant Division Controller

Ensured meticulous financial oversight by managing accurate reconciliation of approximately 120 monthly balance sheet accounts while leveraging production data analysis to generate precise forecasts. Implemented rigorous budget monitoring procedures and stringent policies to minimize variance between projected and actual expenses.

Drove $70M in annual revenue by managing processing, accounting, internal controls, and systems integration for 4 business units.

Streamlined project management by recovering $5k in costs and reducing unreconciled accounts payables by $250k through meticulous balance sheet reviews.

Keller Williams Emerald Coast, Destin, FL Aug 2017 to June 2018

Chief Financial Officer

Implemented robust cash flow monitoring strategies and liquidity management practices to ensure adequate funds for meeting obligations and capitalizing on growth prospects. Led multi-year GAAP compliance project while reviewing, correcting, and balancing financial statements from 2014-2018.

Enhanced financial forecasting through precise accounting system maintenance, weekly soft closes, and daily revenue analysis for 350 agents across 6 centers.

Waste Management, US Sep 2002 to Feb 2017

Senior Internal Auditor Feb 2010 to Aug 2017

Identified over $5M in cost recovery and missed revenue opportunities by conducting risk assessments and executing strategic project management initiatives. Collaborated with management to develop and implement effective solutions and recommendations to address identified weaknesses and enhance operational efficiency.

Spearheaded integrated environmental solutions as industry leader in waste management while propelling $15B Company to forefront of North America.

Delivered consistent compliance by managing teams of 3-7 auditors and ensuring adherence to US GAAP, regulations, and IIA Internal Audit Standards while prioritizing deadlines and quality.

Area Accounting Manager July 2010 to Jan 2011

Enhanced workflows and achieved $120M in annual revenue collections by streamlining financial operations across 7 remote offices in 3 states. Coordinated external audits to ensure financial integrity, managed SOX compliance through monitoring and testing, and oversaw a capital budget exceeding $20M.

Streamlined financial operations by leading and supervising 8-member accounting team for BP Oil Spill project while managing $120M in revenue.

Facilitated the prompt generation of $3.6M in weekly manual invoices by ensuring regulatory compliance while overseeing HR allocations and conducting training.

Additional experience as Senior Internal Auditor, Senior Financial Analyst, District Operations Manager, and Financial Analyst II at Waste Management, US.

Education

Bachelor of Business in Accounting Harding University, Searcy, AR

University of Houston TX (for last 9 hours needed to graduate)

Certifications:

Certified Fraud Examiner

Technical Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), PeopleSoft, Lawson, Ariba, ESSBASE, AS 400, Kronos

Other Involvement

Volunteered at Animal Shelters

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