Supervised Business Management team of 12 direct reports for accounting process of all retail operations in completion of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks including compliance audits and balance sheet schedules with bank reconciliations. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes Performed routine branch evaluations for retail operations, confirming compliance of underwriting, operational, and facilities, developing action plans for areas of improvements with Area District Managers. Analyzed invoice and expense reports for accuracy and eligibility while ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices, accurate financial records, and reporting. Streamlined accounts payable process by partnering with multiple vendors to implement excel spread sheet statements, resulting in 50% reduction of Accounts Payable staff. Realigned duties and responsibilities of accounting staff, increasing productivity and reducing overtime, resulting in $165K annual savings. Show less

* Managed monthly financial statement and reporting. Prepared monthly group account schedules, reconciliation of balance sheet schedules, bank reconciliations, as well as a daily review of check disbursements and cash receipts. * Monthly analysis of financial statement results and preparation of monthly financial statement and general ledger entries * Performed comprehensive audits, ensuring local offices were operating efficiently and in compliance with New York State regulation * Collaborated with internal and external auditors during preliminary and year end audit process Show less

* Analyzed, researched, and maintained cash management entries, such as wire transfers, foreign drafts, and lockbox receipts * Performed monthly reconciliation of balance sheet schedules * Responsible for meeting bimonthly deadlines * Compiled raw data into performance reports on key indicators for upper management * Developed and implemented processes for reconciling over two years of partner auto lease account, saving the firm over $90k * Identified, monitored, and analyzed default errors in firm’s purchasing cards saving approximately $10k monthly * Received KPMG Spot Award in July 2000 for performance excellence Show less

Adept at analyzing operations, processes, and performance. Constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems by increasing work process efficiency and profitability through functional and technical analysis. Expert in executing team-driven process improvements. Communicate effectively with business partners, colleagues, and clients on detailed fiscal issues.