Skilled Accountant with Controller/Director Level Experience
Resume:
SANDRA J. POND
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030-2730
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CAREER SUMMARY
An accomplished financial and accounting professional with over 20 years experience in the public and private sector. A proven track record of successes in developing and implementing new policies, procedures and restructuring of financial and accounting functions. Talent for clear and concise formulation of financial related strategies and staff mentoring that enhance organization efficiency. Successful at gaining the cooperation of internal and external stakeholders through the contribution of ideas and actions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Garden City Hospital 2007 - 2009
Director of Accounting
• Developed and managed an accounting staff of nine including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Accounts Receivable. Managed statistical reporting, financial reporting, bond disclosures, bank and general ledger reconciliations, income taxes, surveys, treasury functions and cash flow.
• Recommended a new OR Department supply inventory process resulting in a $600,000 annual savings
• Implemented new accounting software modules that enabled IT to negotiate reductions in systems support fees
• Created new paperless financial/statistical processes providing improved financial management tools for the departments and executive team
• Implemented and maintained financial reporting system (Lawson) including new account set up and report mapping
• Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements and statistical reports and assisted departments with report analysis
• Provided senior management with regular financial information to assist with financial performance evaluations
• Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget and forecast consistent with the organization goals
• Conducted the annual audit ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
RouteOne LLC 2003 – 2007
Accounting/Finance Manager
• Coordinated the development of the accounting department and implemented new processes for ongoing projects and new products
• Prepared the requirements for a new billing software system.
• Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
• Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers, such as analysis of actual results versus forecast
• Prepared general ledger/system and bank reconciliations
• Monitored compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
• Assisted in the modification, documentation, and implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures
• Collected appropriate data for federal, state, and local tax returns prepared by PWC
• Assisted with preparation of audit and financial forecasts
• Maintained and updated policies and procedures for the Accounting/Finance Department
City of Hazel Park 2000 – 2002
Finance Director/Treasurer
• Planned, organized and directed activities of all financial operations including investment/borrowing, financial reporting, annual budgets, revenues, expenditures, audits, state reporting, appropriations, water utility billing, and tax collections
• Negotiated discount prices for new accounting software programs and successfully implemented a new accounting system
• Participated in union contract negotiations
• Acted as liaison with financial institutions and maintained a communication network with internal and external affiliates
ASC Exterior Technologies, Inc. 1999 – 2000
Cash Manager/Accountant
• Served as liaison to subsidiaries for financial reporting and other operations
• Processed Accounts Payable and Payroll, daily cash management, fixed asset maintenance, and General Ledger entries
• Prepared month-end, quarterly, and annual reporting, assisted with filing of 10Q and 8K’s as well as corporate income taxes
Sterling Bank and Trust, FSB 1998 – 1999
Assistant Controller
• Provided corporate cash management
• Prepared month end, quarterly, annual reporting and filed payroll taxes
• Managed ACH processing, General Ledger posting and reconciliation, official checks, wire transfers, accounts payable, month-end and cash forecasting entries
Comerica Incorporated and its subsidiaries 1985 - 1998
Manager/First Level Officer
• Served as liaison to Transaction Processing, Controller Department, and Funds Management
• Resolved operational issues related to General Ledger accounts
• Monitored, prepared, and distributed weekly and monthly agings and other reports and graphs to senior management, including quarterly reporting and payment of invoices
• Participated in implementation of computer applications impacting financial systems
• Managed cash letter and ATM settlement, General Ledger reconciliations, official checks, and third party payroll
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Business Administration in Business Management, Cleary College, Howell, MI
Masters of Business Administration in Leadership Studies, Baker College, Flint, MI
BOARDS
Hazel Park Memorial Library Board of Directors – Elected in November 2005; Secretary of the Board from December 2007 to November 2009; became Vice President in November 2009 and President in December 2009
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