Accountant

NINA FAWCETT

** ******** ***** • Stamford, Connecticut 06907

203-***-**** • *********@***.***

ACCOUNTANT

Process & Efficiency Improvement • Cost Savings • Strategic Planning

Seasoned and successful accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing effective financial processes, managing comprehensive accounting activities, and generating significant cost savings through competitive purchasing. Demonstrated track record of leading financial management and analysis and overseeing budgets, contracts, and staff training. Proven team leader committed to bolstering efficiency and productivity to maximize bottom-line performance. Areas of expertise:

Accounting Management • Facility Management • Inventory Control • Staff Management

AP/AR • Competitive Purchasing • Process Improvement • Regulatory Compliance

Asset Management • Cash Management • P&L • Due Diligence • Team Leadership • G/L

Financial Analysis • Budgeting • Office Management • Negotiations • Efficiency Improvement

Bank Reconciliations • Audit Management • Monthly/Annual Closings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RINFRET LTD., Greenwich, Connecticut • 2007-2009

An upscale retail store and interior design studio with 20 employees.

Assistant Controller

Ensured outstanding management of retail store by overseeing financial information systems, cost controls, cash management, inventory, purchasing, and P&L. Strengthened financial and inventory controls by developing and implementing comprehensive processes. Supervised retail staff and contributed to accounting for interior design business.

• Achieved significant cost savings exceeding $50K by developing packing material reusage strategy, skillfully negotiating purchases, and halting internal theft.

• Improved retail activities by customizing POS system and devising new processes for shipping, receiving, purchasing, and AP/AR.

WILLIAMSON ESTATE, Stamford, Connecticut • 2005-2007

A private estate valued at $5M.

Accounting Manager / Executive Manager

Oversaw comprehensive estate-related activities encompassing finances and properties. Assessed and fulfilled estate owners’ diverse needs in final years of life; skillfully managed full range of daily requirements for couple with wide-ranging medical problems. Organized memorial services and funeral. Trained and managed all household staff.

REQUEST INC., Ballston Spa, New York • 2001-2005

A start-up company growing from $1M to $9M and from 10 employees to 50.

Accounting Manager / Office Facility Manager

Managed full spectrum of accounting activities including financial analysis, asset management, cost controls, budget development, audits, financial information systems, and inventory controls. Oversaw commissions, royalties, franchise tax, multi-state sales tax, workmen’s comp, and insurance.

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Conducted due diligence and contributed to strategic planning; analyzed ROI for new initiatives. Established comprehensive operational procedures, including HR, and ensured regulatory compliance. Directed non-inventory purchasing and oversaw facilities. Coordinated annual CPA audits; maintained all accounts. Trained and supervised 4 employees. Delivered regular status reports to CEO and board.

• Slashed collection time from 120 to 40 days past due.

• Achieved $40K annual savings through skillful purchasing.

• Decreased overhead 15% and improved production efficiency 10% by strengthening manufacturing and administrative processes.

GENERAL ELECTRIC, Schenectady, New York • 2000-2001

A major technology, media, and financial services organization.

Financial Analyst (Contract Position)

Assessed critical material distribution system to identify and resolve problems in AP; leveraged COPICS and MS Office. Led finalization of generator costing and inputted all entries and adjustments as needed. Resolved accrual errors and verified changes.

• Eliminated 3 years of backlog within 3 months.

• Reduced costing time by adjusting advanced payments for national and international vendors.

CREIGHTON MANNING ENGINEERING, Albany, New York • 1997-2000

A start-up engineering firm.

Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Facilitated billing by establishing computerized bookkeeping and costing system. Managed AP/AR, G/L, closings, bank reconciliations, payroll, benefits, and budgeting. Oversaw purchasing and job costing.

• Played key role in facility development and management by coordinating construction, sourcing furniture, and planning traffic flow.

• Generated $10K savings by negotiating telephone purchase and installation.

• Slashed NY State billing process 50% by managing all NY State and municipal billing.

NOTE: Career history also includes roles as Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Assistant to General Manager, Materials/Warehouse Manager, and Office Manager at AngioDynamics.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Management and Accounting/Finance

American InterContinental University Online, Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut

TECHNICAL SKILLS

QuickBooks • Peachtree • AccPAC • Microsoft Office

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