Accounting & Human Resource Management
Resume:
DELORIS M LASTRAPES 323-***-****
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Dear Hiring Executive,
As an accomplished accounting, operations and human resource management professional with over 15 years of solid experience in GAAP, managerial & cost accounting, I believe that I am offering the expertise that would make a valuable contribution to your organization’s future projects and initiatives.
In addition to my current experience, as Controller, within a restaurant supply retail, e- commerce, commercial kitchen design, build & installation conglomerate consisting of seven entities with locations in California and Arkansas, my background has provided me with additional “hands-on” experience in organization/department restructuring including creating and improving existing procedures, policies, and technical training manuals that standardized and improved operational reporting, and established new systems that simplified asset accounting. Being recruited to integrate and upgrade the financial operations of all affiliated companies, I have successfully introduced a new financial reporting system, and updated the financial records for each company into compliance with GAAP standards.
With a proven record in building solid financial infrastructures, improving accounting and reporting procedures, and providing sound financial analysis, I would like to explore the possibility of putting my talents to work for you! My resume is attached to provide you with the additional details regarding my technical and leadership skills and experience, along with a short list of examples of some of my professional achievements. I am seeking to obtain a position that would provide the same diverse, fast-paced challenge that I currently enjoy. Therefore, I would be pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your organization’s current needs, future goals and the results you can expect from me in addressing those objectives.
Thank you, in advance, for your time and I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely,
Deloris M Lastrapes
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DELORIS M LASTRAPES 323-***-****
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Accounting/Human Resource Management Professional: with a record of leading and managing diverse teams of accounting, HR and administrative professionals to achieve projects, initiatives, corporate goals and objectives with over 15 years of extensive experience and expertise in the following areas:
Oversee Accounting Department Operations Organization Strategic Planning & Leadership
GAAP & Internal Controls Compliance Cash Flow Analysis & Forecasting
GL Monitoring, Variance Recognition & Reporting Budget, Cost & Profitability Analysis/Forecasting
Period End Processing, Accruals & Reconciliation Prep of Timely & Accurate Financial Reports
External Audit Coordination & Support Design/Construction Project Job Costing
Staff Training, Coaching & Development Sales, Use & Property Tax Planning & Prep
Banking/Vendor Contract Negotiation Systems & Technology Utilization
Human Resource & Benefits Administration Payroll/Tax Processing & Returns PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS CONTROLLER (RETAIL, SERVICE, DESIGN & REAL ESTATE CONGLOMERATE)
• Reduced payroll expense by $26K/mo by implementing a dept sales vs. labor necessity cost model to, which, streamlined dept budget reporting and implemented the automation of weekly payroll & time reporting process reducing the processing time by 2 hours per dept (13);
• Relieved cash flow restraints by spearheading the securing of a $1.6 mil line of credit
• Lead an internal audit resulting in the discovery of $670K in overstated sales previously reported to the Board of Equalization and submitted amended returns for tax refunds;
• Re-negotiated contracts and payment terms with key vendors resulting in thousands of dollars in savings on finance/late fees during the opening of a new retail location.
CONTROLLER, INSURANCE BROKER
• Created an overall annual savings of $165K in overhead & labor cost and increased net revenue by 37% in the first year by: 1. Negotiating & bundling communication services;
2. Analyzed & reengineering processes and staff structure;
• Maintained budgets 10% below the forecast 4 years in a row by conducting internal audits on office supply & equipment procurement to eliminate unnecessary purchasing.
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Professional including Excel & Access. Transoft UGi32 Compu, ComputerEase, Quicken, QuickBooks Enterprise (Retail, POS & Contractor’s Editions), Solomon, Mas90, Mas500, Comcash (POS, Inventory & Report Mgmt), Matrix Real Estate Investment software, Appfollio, ADP Payroll including EZLabor Timeclock, Paychex, BillQuick, TimeForce Timeclock Mgmt, FAS Asset Accounting & FRx. DELORIS M LASTRAPES 323-***-****
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WORK
HISTORY CONTROLLER, THE SURFAS GROUP OF COMPANIES, CULVER CITY, CA 3/13 – PRESENT
Recruited by the Managing Member of a corporate conglomerate (retail, service, design & real estate) consisting of 8 entities with over $50 mil in combined assets. Review & maintain financial books for (3) restaurant supply retail locations in Culver City, Costa Mesa and Hot Springs, AR.,(3) cafes/restaurants locations, an E-Commerce company, offsite warehouse location, (3) commercial real estate/property mgmt entities with tenants, a Commercial Kitchen Design, Build & Remodel division & a corporate headquarters office. Supervised & coached (7) retail department managers, a Project Accountant, and a diverse accounting staff of 6. Period-end processing, prep and analysis of financial reports, general ledgers, bank, credit, & merchant processing accounts. State Compliance reporting, Sales, Use & Property Tax returns & Business License maintenance, renewals & annual filings. Process bi-monthly payroll for 100 – 125 (multi-state) employees. ACCOUNTING/HR MANAGER, AMI ADINI & ASSOCIATES, INC, TOLUCA LAKE, CA 6/10 – 1/13
Heavy GL analysis and maintenance including journal entries, reconciliation, period-end closing, internal audits, & financial reporting. Fixed asset & accruals registers. Training and supervision of accounting, HR & administrative staff including benefits administration, payroll, payroll tax prep and reporting. Managed daily financial banking and credit accounts including purchase orders, petty cash, & daily bank deposits. Project coordination, job-cost & percentage complete invoicing & collections. CONTROLLER, SELECTIVE INSURANCE SERVICES, LOS ANGELES, CA 7/06 – 6/10
Recruited by the CEO of a small Entertainment P&C Insurance Brokerage with $1.5 mil in revenue. Responsible for managing the core accounting, HR & operational functions while maintaining strong internal controls for a staff of 4. Prepared financial, budget, operating and costs analysis reports. General ledger, bank and trust account reconciliation and variance reporting. Coordination with external auditors & CPA for tax preparation. OFFICE MANAGER/ACCOUNTANT, ROBERT B. GREEN, III, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 6/05 – 7/06 & 11/00 – 6/03
Insurance Broker specializing in Estate Planning, Individual & Group Life, LTD and Medical Insurance. Full cycle accounting including AP, AR, cash-flow mgmt, & financial/forecast reporting, HR & benefits administration, payroll and administrative support. Account maintenance & verification to process new enrollments & claims. ASSISTANT TO CONTROLLER, DON BRANDEL PLUMBING, INC., PARMOUNT, CA 6/04 - 1/05
Job costing, cash receipts, progress & retention invoicing, budgets, certified payroll & workers comp reports, collections & negotiating. Project setup, coordination (proposals, contracts, budgets, insurance requirements, job cost reports & change order requests. Project status meeting & coordination with pm’s & subs Processed Prelim Notices, Waiver Releases & Mechanics Liens.
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