Remote Financial Controller & Client Manager

Carol O’Connor

Eastpoint, FL ***** *************@*****.*** 404-***-****

Remote Controller Client Account Manager

Professional Summary

- Controller and Client Account Manager with 15+ years of experience leading financial operations for multi-unit businesses, franchises, and hospitality groups

- Skilled in GAAP compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and client advisory

- Proven record of improving processes, reducing costs, and delivering accurate, timely reporting

- Proficient in SAP, Sage 300, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel

- Currently completing a Mini MBA

- Seeking remote leadership opportunities in accounting and financial management Core Skills

GAAP Reporting • Budgeting & Forecasting • Cash Flow • Audit Support • Internal Controls • Staff Supervision • Client Relations • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Advanced Excel • SAP • Sage 300 • QuickBooks

Key Experience

Client Account Manager — Confidential Client, Atlanta, GA 2018 – Present

- Advised restaurant groups, golf courses, and retail clients on financial performance and strategy

- Oversaw reporting, reconciliations, and client deliverables; improved retention and revenue Assistant Controller — Fifth Group Restaurants, Atlanta, GA 2015 – 2018

- Supervised staff of 4; directed close, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements

- Strengthened audit readiness, reducing findings and adjustments Director of Finance & Administration / Controller — QS America, Atlanta, GA 2007 – 2014

- Led finance for 50+ unit restaurant & franchise group; managed team of 7

- Directed budgeting, forecasting, tax, and benefits administration; improved profitability Senior Accountant (Part-Time) — Metrotainment Cafes, Atlanta, GA 2004 – 2007

- Managed reporting for 11 locations ($25M+ sales); ensured accurate P&Ls; and reconciliations Education

- Mini MBA (In Progress) — Online Program

- Masters in Professional Accountancy — Georgia State University

- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting — Georgia State University

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