Operations Manager Accounting Clerk

LILA TILLAR

Tampa, FL *****

MOBILE: 352-***-****

EMAIL: **************@*****.***

SENIOR ACCOUNTING & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Strategic Results-Oriented Team-Builder

Accomplished leader with 15+ years of experience in accounting, HR, inventory control, and operations management. Proven record of optimizing financial systems, reducing operational costs, and developing high-performance teams. Strong expertise in AP/AR, financial reporting, audits, and ERP system implementation. Recognized for driving efficiency and cultivating collaborative, cross-functional work environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Strategy & Reporting, Budgeting & Cost Reduction, AP / AR Management, Payroll & Audit Compliance, Team Leadership & Staff Development, ERP Implementation (Oracle, QuickBooks), Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Process Improvement & Internal Controls, Month-End / Year-End Closings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting — Remote

Accounts Payable Consultant 2024

Managed end-to-end AP processes in fast-paced remote environments.

Supported timely vendor payments and reconciliations across multiple entities.

Robert Half Inc. — Various Clients Nationwide

Accounting Specialist (Contract Roles) 2022–2024

Partnered with accounting departments across industries to optimize AR/AP workflows.

Clients included:

- Bayshore Christian School – Accounting Clerk (2023–2024)

- Lightstar Renewables – Accounting Clerk (2023)

- Old Castle APG – AP Specialist (2022–2023)

Contributed to accurate payroll, reconciliations, and reporting while improving documentation workflows.

Georg Jensen — New York, NY

Manager of Accounting, HR, and Office Operations 2017–2022

Led financial strategy and HR operations for a major retail and manufacturing brand.

Improved reporting accuracy by 30% via Oracle Cloud implementation.

Managed a team of 10, improving productivity by 40% and reducing turnover by 35%.

Achieved $2M in annual cost savings through company-wide budget optimization.

Introduced advanced variance analysis models to guide senior decision-making.

Orfit Industries — Jericho, NY

Inventory Manager 2016–2017

Designed a modernized inventory tracking system; improved supplier negotiations.

Delivered reports that informed procurement strategy and cut overhead costs.

KWI Inc. — Greenvale, NY

Operations & Logistics Manager 2011–2016

Streamlined documentation and interdepartmental communication protocols.

Led purchasing/logistics efforts, ensuring timely, accurate shipments and vendor compliance.

Autronic Plastics — Westbury, NY

Inventory Manager & Bookkeeper 2000–2011

Designed inventory tracking systems; improved purchasing decisions and cost controls.

EDUCATION

B.S., Management Technology

State University of New York (SUNY), Farmingdale, NY

President’s List, GPA: 3.94, National Honor Society

A.S., Network Administration

Katherine Gibbs, Melville, NY

Network Management Certificate

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