Senior Controller with Automation Expertise

MARGARET M. DRUGAN

339-***-**** *******@*******.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-drugan-422a9b6a/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Controller with senior-level expertise in accounting, financial operations, and office management. Led automations and streamlined month-end close, while monitoring compliance and engaging in cross-functional collaboration.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Connecticut

B.S., Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS

•Certified Public Accountant: 2000 - 2014 •QuickBooks Online – Certified User: 2026

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Skills: MS Excel, BOA-Cash Pro, Fidelity, Avalara, RAMP, UKG, ADP, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Buckley Associates, Inc

Apr 2023 - Oct 2025

CONTROLLER

•Led the accounting team - closed books on schedule, shortening close by 50%, while ensuring compliance with GAAP

•Performed account reconciliations and variance analyses, supporting executive management decision-making

•Directed payroll and tax compliance, reducing processing errors by heading up migrating to UKG

•Implemented automated accounts payable and sales tax processes with RAMP and Avalara, cutting processing time

•Conducted all banking operations with Bank of America-Cash Pro

•Collaborated with senior leadership on contract reviews and cost-control initiatives, achieving tighter budget adherence

•Recovered $60k from NY State for sales tax remittance in correction of error by vendor/processor

•Prioritized communication and respect within finance team, leveraging MS Excel to streamline reporting; this enhanced collaboration and increased accuracy of financial statements

Fred Williams, Inc.

Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

•Processed AIA construction billing using online platforms like Textura, reduced billing errors and accelerating cash flow

•Directed banking, billing, accounts payable, payroll and tax functions, leveraging CF Data to streamline transactions, which shortened processing time

•Created and maintained SOPs for accounting processes which improved workflow efficiency and reduced processing time

•Filed sales and use taxes, utilizing state platforms, to ensure compliance with state regulations and avoiding penalties

Excel Modular Scaffold & Leasing Corp.

Sep 2011 - Dec 2019

ACCOUNTING/OFFICE MANAGER

•Improved accounting accuracy by reconciliations, digital invoicing, and audit preparation

•Directed sales tax registration, filing, and compliance across 20+ jurisdictions using multiple state-specific resources, ensuring timely submissions and preventing penalties

•Scaled up from 200 to 5,000 employees during my employment

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