Finance Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

PROFILE OVERVIEW

- Thorough, articulate, and extensively experienced professional, equipped with 20 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting functions. Sharp in conducting statistical analysis and thoroughly skilled in the administration of balance sheet, income and cash flow statements, as well as in financial reporting and forecasting. Expert in managing accounts receivable / collections and in optimizing service to drive client retention and propel growth in accounts.

- Knowledgeable in all facets of communication, construction equipment, and computer leasing operations, as well as in collection of customer accounts, overseeing all aspects of accounts receivable, and developing procedures to effectively deal and minimize delinquency rate.

- Familiar in credit administration and in reading Dun & Bradstreet reports. Polished communicator and skilled negotiator with the ability to develop strategies to strengthen client relations and foster excellence in service. Computer skills include using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Imigit, Lotus Notes, and InfoLease.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Client Needs Assessment |Portfolio Management and Collection |Personnel Management |Internal and External Communication |Data Analysis |Management of Client Relations |Problem Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager (End of Term Operations) ADP Commercial Leasing, LLC, (“ADPCL”), Parsippany, NJ (2000-2008)

Directed and streamlined administration of computer leases and processing of end of contract terms. Managed and developed / implemented strategies to drive growth in existing accounts while maintaining payment flow, completing new deals and ensuring full leasing payment. Coordinated with ADP sales force to establish communication with clients, process renewal, and ensure client retention in support of company’s revenue goals.

- Efficiently managed the Accounts Receivable Department, and led the team in maintaining less than 1.5% delinquency status for seven straight years versus the previous 5% delinquency rate

- Successfully maintained a 90% retention rate of clients coming to end of term, and prevented them from changing accounts and signing up to competitors

- Established collaborative working environment with sales force to streamline internal and external communication and ensure efficiency in account management and collections

- Developed and implemented sales and collection strategies to maintain positive relations with clients while supporting sales functions for future business

- Earned numerous recognitions and positive feedback from internal and external annual surveys as being extremely efficient and professional

Accounts Receivable Supervisor ADP Commercial Leasing, LLC, (“ADPCL”), Parsippany, NJ (1990-2000)

Oversaw and maintained overall effectiveness in the administration and maintenance of more than $300M portfolio in receivables of computer leases to Automobile Dealerships in the US, Canada, and the UK.

- Directed and maximized performance efficiency of a team of collectors in handling accounts from 15 days delinquency to 150 days delinquency

- Co-managed and resolved client and service-related issues; managed budget and forecasted write offs in partnership with the accounts receivable manager

- Held responsible for the proficient administration of repossessions, as well as in communicating with internal legal department

Accounts Receivable Supervisor Xerox Financial Services, Whippany, NJ (1989-1990)

Spearheaded all efforts in driving growth for a portfolio of $200M in receivables for construction equipment.

- Strategically directed a team of three collectors to proficiently conduct collection of past due receivables from 15 days to 150 days

- Ensured completeness and timely preparation of packages needed for suit, as well as attended meetings and court hearings in support of the Legal Department

OTHER EXPERIENCE

North America and Chase Manhattan Leasing Company, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

EDUCATION

(BA) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Equipment Leasing Association of America (“ELFA”)

- Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers

- The Leader as a Coach

- Advanced Principles of Leasing Workshop

- The Essential of Communicating with Diplomacy and Professionalism

- Equipment Management Conference and Exhibition

- MS Excel and MS Word Intermediate Training

AWARDS AND HONORS

- MVP Award for two years as the most outstanding employee

- Accounts Receivable Award for significant contribution to company’s profit for the year

- GEM Award for employees that “Go the Extra Mile” to obtain results and client satisfaction; team was recognized as the Best Receivable Collectors in the company for the Northeast Region year after year

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

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