Controller/Senior Manager/CFO-Accounting/Finance
Resume:
Marilynn Harrison
**** ******** *****, **********, ***** 75077
***********@*******.***
~ CONTROLLER ~
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly analytical and results-driven professional powered with excellent problem-solving abilities, along with broad-based and international experience in accounting, finance, and business management and operations.
Expert at utilizing out-of-the-box techniques in developing innovative processes to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve corporate profitability.
Knowledgeable in all facets of daily accounting operations as well as in applying stellar leadership skills to achieve aggressive business goals and drive the evolution of concepts into achievable business plans.
Accustomed to working with and relating to diverse people, adapting to different cultures, and providing innovative solutions. Equipped with a keen eye for detail and proven capability to multitask in vastly competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environments.
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) | Accounting Software (MAS 90 and Vertex)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL, PLANO, TX
Controller ~ Oct 2004–Present
- Demonstrate expertise in performing various accounting duties, such as establishment of accounting procedures, hands-on management and execution of daily cash flow analysis, supervision of overnight investing, handling of international wire payments and international VAT returns, and coordination of semi-annual inventory
- Work hand-in-hand with various departments to guarantee accurateness of processes
- Function well in supervising and reviewing month-end financial statement preparation
- Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors regarding year-end tax returns, both domestic and international
- Correctly prepare internal financial reports while consolidating finances
- Display effectiveness in hiring, training and supervising staff
- Ensure accuracy in conducting payroll and benefits, and human resources management
- Oversee the negotiation of vendor contracts, including insurance policies
Notable Contributions:
- Spearheaded the effective preparation and testing of new credit card processing for domestic and international business
- Worked in partnership with MIS in effectively creating automated VAT reports for monthly returns and automated VAT reimbursement to international clients
- Identified and resolved discrepancy in preparing international VAT returns, significantly saving the corporation approximately $500K annually
- Successfully performed establishment of new business entity and accounting structure of new international subsidiaries, including Mexico, Australia, and Turkey
- Earned recognition as Employee of the Year in 2010
ATLAS MARINE SYSTEMS, DALLAS, TX
Assistant Controller ~ Aug 2002–Oct 2004
- Conducted management and rendered support to the MAS 90 accounting database
- Effectively performed inter-company reconciliation, weekly cash forecasting, and job cost analysis
- Accomplished precise bookkeeping of A/R, A/P, billing, and collections
- Arranged and reviewed month-end financial statement
- Carried out accurate preparation of annual budget, payroll, and benefits as well as executed human resources management
Notable Contributions:
- Installed and implemented accounting system for startup manufacturing and services company with international clientele that utilized MAS 90 accounting software
- Played a major role in establishing and documenting procedures for the Accounting, Contracts, Customer Service, and Sales departments
- Ensured the precision in preparing employee handbook and job descriptions
- Professionally negotiated vendor contracts, which included insurance policies
WORLDCOM, RICHARDSON, TX
Senior Reporting Analyst ~ Sep 2000–Jun 2002
- Demonstrated extensiveness in utilizing different software interfaces and internal database programs to query and design production reporting of upper management
- Displayed unsurpassed skills in administering MS Access databases as well as ongoing database development
- Conducted evaluation of production data and ad hoc reporting as necessary
Notable Contributions:
- Successfully transferred local reporting from Houston to Dallas office as well as the database development and administration from regional reporting to local reporting group
- Performed effective development of off-net capacity database for the Special Services Department, which automated the download of data and weekly status reporting
- Accurately documented processes and procedures for all reports prepared and all databases administered by local reporting group
- Handled the implementation and supervision of departmental cross-training
EARLIER CAREER
NORTH DALLAS PLANT SALES, DALLAS, TX
Consultant
BENSON HLAVATY ARCHITECTS, DALLAS, TX
Office Manager
JIM LAKE COMPANIES, DALLAS, TX
Office Manager
SUNRISE ENERGY COMPANY, DALLAS, TX
Senior Staff Accountant
THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, DALLAS, TX
Senior Accounting Clerk
EDUCATION
MASTER’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS ~ 2010
The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ~ 2005
LeTourneau University, Longview, TX
Outstanding Academic Achievement
COURSES IN ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Richland Community College, Dallas, TX
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Transfer Pricing Seminars–Intermediate, Advanced ~ 2011
Ernst & Young, Dallas, TX
A+ Certification | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ~ 2000–2001
Southern Methodist University, Advanced Computer Education Center, Plano, TX
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