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0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the management of all Commercial Loan and Lease operating accounting encompassing Commercial Loan accounting, Commercial Loan and Lease funding & wire
- Developed, evaluated, coached and provided career planning for a staff of 2-3 managers with 12 employees
- Managed departmental costs and reduction of costs within Commercial loan and lease operations
- Developed numerous cost savings and revenue generating ideas for the departments that, once implemented, resulted in personnel reduction of 20%
- Comprehensive understanding of ledger entries and processing procedures mainframe and GL applications
- Primary and Secondary project manager on multiple clean-up projects
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the management of all [company name] operating accounting encompassing Commercial Loan accounting, [company name] funding & wire
- Developed, evaluated, coached and provided career planning for a staff of 2-3 managers with 12 employees
- Managed departmental costs and reduction of costs within [company name] operations
- Developed numerous cost savings and revenue generating ideas for the departments that, once implemented, resulted in personnel reduction of 20%
- Comprehensive understanding of ledger entries and processing procedures mainframe and GL applications
- Primary and Secondary project manager on multiple clean-up projects
0-5 years of experience
Generated consolidated financial statements for multi-corporations for medium-sized construction company.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated a total of (4) accountants and accounting clerks.
- Oversaw general ledger, budget variances, and auditors’ reports.
- Reviewed job costs and prepared monthly work-in-progress adjustment.
- Allocated and analyzed expenses for multi-corporations and divisions.
0-5 years of experience
Oversee all accounting department staff and related processes.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, payroll and payroll taxes
- Implemented new processes to increase accuracy with data entry and month end balancing which resulted in a 40% savings in yearly audit expenses
- Worked with programmers to design customized software for car rental reservation systems and computer maintenance
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated staff development opportunities
- Planned events and managed communication between members of the Shared Services Department
- Developed Controlled Shared Services website using Microsoft Sharepoint
- Provided clerical support to 5 supervisors
- Created and designed brochure for departmental promotion December 2011
- Indexed, organized, and checked legal documents
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated staff development opportunities
- Planned events and managed communication between members of the Shared Services Department
- Developed Controlled Shared Services website using Microsoft Sharepoint
- Provided clerical support to 5 supervisors
- Created and designed brochure for departmental promotion December 2011
- Indexed, organized, and checked legal documents
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for all the [company name], accounting, financial and treasury functions of EDS Telecommunications Services Division, including support to management and clients in the delivery of new products & services.
- Prepared Financial Statements, Budgets, Forecasts.
- As Manager of EDS Bill Payment Services, provided telecommunications support to outsourcing customers nationwide, managed the allocation of internal resources to client’s projects and internal controls of clients’ telecom expenses.
- Analyzed Client’s telecommunications expenditures on a monthly basis and discussed P&L variances with clients’ local Telecommunication Managers nationwide and worldwide, to improve efficiency.
- Managed 15 employees in Customer Support, Billing and Accounting l, including salary, training and staffing.
6-10 years of experience
Managed day-to-day office operations including, human resource, marketing, and technology issues.
- Coordinated and executed all aspects of accounting process including AR, AP, payroll and general ledger
- Prepared financials and tax reports
- Managed other accounting personnel
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised staff accountants (2)
- Monitored and analyzed financial statements for four production divisions
- Supervised month-end closing process relating to the production divisions
- Performed variance analysis of income and expenses for the production divisions
- Reviewed and approved accounts payable transactions for production division related expenses
10+ years of experience
Responsible for managing the firm’s cash and credit, its financial planning, and its capital expenditure. Handling cost and financial accounting, tax payments: payroll, 940, 941, UCT, sales tax and management information systems.
- Accomplishing large hotel budget renovation projects by planning and managing constant multimillion reconciliations of the operational costs involved.
- Establishing internal control by maintaining accounting principles GAAP, practices, procedures and recommendations to top management.
- Maintaining and enhancing reliability and accuracy of the accounting programs Peachtree Complete Accounting, Design Manager Professional, Excel, and Cash Link Management from the banks.
- Maintaining books of original entry, general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
- Preparation and detailed analysis of financial statements, week-end closing process and budgeting variance analysis of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed and maintained all accounting functions for Custom Home Builder including General Ledger and Job Cost Accounting
- Created extensive and detailed manual for all Accounting and Project Management policies and procedures
- Gathered proposals, prepared project estimates and presented proposals to prospective clients, awarded and managed sub-contracts
- Walked through completed homes and created punch list for Project Managers. Consistently exceeded owner expectations of essentially flawless finish products.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised accounts receivable and payable.
- Responsible for payroll.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements.
- Prepared, maintained, interpreted and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Used my customer service, management, accounting and computer skills daily.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the GAAP accounting financial statements and reporting process for (21) shopping centers totaling 20Million sq. /ft. with a NOI of approximately $350million to ensure they are in compliance with corporates accounting policy and Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Knowledgeable in all facets of accounting including, budgeting and reforecasting, variance analysis, lease abstracting, yearend tenant operating true-up schedules, revenue and expense accruals, account analysis and reconciliation, depreciation and amortization schedules, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure that my staff of (18) accountants, managers, and controllers has the essential training, knowledge, and other resources crucial for completing their assigned responsibilities.
- Assist in the sale and acquisition of properties to ensure the accurate and timely recording of the transaction.
- Knowledgeable in yearend joint venture audit reporting and working with external auditors.
- Provide support for asset management at corporate and at the onsite properties.
0-5 years of experience
For a small jewelry company, responsibilities included multi-tasking in different facets in accounting, cash flow control, collection, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, intercompany transactions, monthly sales, sales tax, and commissions.
- Saved 33% annual payroll processing cost by transitioning to bi-weekly payroll from one that was weekly.
- Setup initial books in QuickBooks when company was separated as a retailer and manufacturer.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted CFO in final stages of filing the SEC registration statement for an initial public offering.
- Prepared GAAP based financials, footnotes, MD&A and supporting schedules for the 10Q’s and 10K’s.
- Coordinated the audit and tax compliance with outside accounting firm.
- Implemented software program to track incentive stock option plans ensuring compliance with FAS 123R.
- Managed all areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and fixed assets.
- Provided support to operational managers in the areas of contract negotiation, purchasing and budgeting.
- Hired and trained a staff of one senior accountant and one accounts payable clerk.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures and compliance testing to meet SOX certification.
- Responsible for the oversight of the company’s 401K plan with outside administrator.
- Principal contact for bankers, transfer agent and brokers.
0-5 years of experience
- Senior controller for parent company and two subsidiaries with total assets in excess of $40 million in the asphalt/paving industry.
- Converted hand-written accounting system to computer system for parent, creating quicker access to information and control of all assets.
- Analyzed, valued and allocated fixed and variable expenses on 400+ contract items on multiple jobs in progress, ranging from $1 million to $12 million, for time, labor, material and equipment.
- Negotiated with State and Federal agencies to assure revenues were paid according to actual job completion.
- Full accountability for 300+ employees in three states, including allocating each to jobs, posting and running an average weekly payroll of $40,000, and reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly tax reports.
- Valued and posted all new equipment asset purchases and their depreciation schedule according to GAAP; also, licensed or permitted over 300 assets yearly for compliance with CDOT.
- Designed the current logo in use today for one subsidiary and now their well-known brand, visible on 17 cement mixers and the plant.
0-5 years of experience
Managed six direct reports to complete annual budget, financial close, operational analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, invoice processing and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Restructured/stabilized Ground Operations Finance/Accounting function. Eliminated redundant resources, consolidated departmental tasks, and reduced turnover rate in the controller group which produced $400K in annual savings.
- Constructed Ground Operations budget model and completed FY2008 – 2010 budget. Consolidated/Standardized detail station budgets for over 20 stations worldwide. Prepared budget review/analysis for senior management approval.
- Prepared, automated and improved financial variance analysis (process/methodology)for month-end close review. Created account/operation analysis metrics to identify accounting errors and provide rate volume analysis for senior management review.
- Applied Cognos Power play to improve the analysis used to determine the accuracy of the Flight-Close-Out Tool accrual when creating the current month journal entry.
- Implemented new process using hybrid MS Access/Excel model to manage balance sheet reconciliation at vendor/location level for monthly close and quarterly external/internal audit.
- Constructed trucking accrual model using Microsoft Access. Reviewed the accuracy of current trucking accruals and determined the best practice for building accrual rates in conjunction with the implementation of Descartes Trucking system. Reviewed and improved the balance sheet reconciliation for trucking accrual.
- Participated in procure-to-pay system RFP and implementation process. The system/process will increase operational data capture efficiency and accuracy by replacing manual procurement and reconciliation process with computerized PO process and pre-coded account mapping. It contributes to labor cost savings and provide detailed/reliable visibility for financial and accounting analysis.
- Contributed to the transition and implementation of Fuel Plus system.
0-5 years of experience
- Completed accounting functions for transactions involving customer pension and life insurance policies.
- Responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying various check details and customer information.
- Prepared bank deposits and applied payments to customer accounts, entered all customer invoices to the accounts payable system, and investigated and reconciled discrepancies when they occurred.
6-10 years of experience
- Maintained internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements for over 25 companies
- Reviewed and prepared monthly investment and cash flow analyses
- Performed accounting for company owned building including monthly rental invoices,
- payment of sales tax and annual building budget and CAM reconciliations
- Reviewed and filed tax returns for various entities
- Oversaw receivables from a variety of investments
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations of over 90 bank accounts
- Reviewed and paid bills for companies and family office
- Managed human resources for companies
0-5 years of experience
- Organized all accounts receivable and payable for the hotels and their restaurant.
- Resolved financial incidences with disgruntled guests.
- Assisted the controller in her daily operations.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided bookkeeping, payroll, taxation, reports and commission sheet development services.
- Implemented cost saving solutions such as automation processes resulting in the achievement of the Employee of the Year for 2012 & 2013.
- Identified and corrected incorrect processing fees, over saving $7 million.
0-5 years of experience
Managed financial controls, accounting, profitability, and planning.
- Responsible for budgeting, fixed asset acquisitions, insurance and banking relationships, credit and data processing.
- Oversaw all general ledger accounting functions: payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; monthly financial statements.
- Development of a reporting system to provide timely management of information and an expense control system.
- Extended duties include personnel relations, sales, and customer relationships.
- Supervision of management team and associates up to 65 employees.
- Reviewed accuracy of consolidated financial statements.
- Performed accounting reconciliations, general ledger entries, and cash flow analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for month-end close processing and preparation of monthly and quarterly corporate and management financial reports.
- Process payroll, payroll tax returns, sales tax and year end payroll tax returns.
- Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend system improvements
- Maintain, analyze, and summarize general ledger accounts.
- Maintain vendor and customer relations
- Oversee purchasing, human resources and employee relationships
- Procured and coordinated government contracts
0-5 years of experience
- Performed all phases of accounting and financial management for this hotel.
- Processed accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll reports; reconciled daily cash receipts and sales; prepared and processed all government reports, for this publicly traded company, a subsidiary of Host Marriott.
- Conducted comprehensive inventory and accounting audits.
- Instrumental in the integration of new software programs and accounting procedures.
- Position specific competencies; ability to gather relate and compare data from difference sources, to successfully manage multiple projects and allocate resources, makes responsible commitments to others and follow through, strong oral, written and presentation skills, demonstrate experience and competence in office productivity tools, operate within high standards for quality customer service, ability to make decisions, render judgments, or take action, detailed oriented, demonstrate financial planning and analysis, ability to understand integrate various business operations and processes and to use financial data to make accurate decisions, demonstrate skills in accounting and related areas
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted in the sale of [company name], providing lenders, insurance companies, city employees and other associates with appropriate documentation and assisted in business related issues.
- Activated and implemented new Inventory and Job Costing Modules in Mas90.
- Organized training for staff in new software procedures and converting data files from Covalent to Mas90 in all modules.
- Maintained month end reports and journal entries: A/R, A/P, Purchasing, Inventory, Fund Transfers and Payroll Contributions.
- Converted $1.5 million of inventory stock maintained on excel to the new inventory module.
- Prepared daily Job Costing Reports on every job.
- Created and implemented new data collection procedures for the Press, Cutting, Folding and Shipping/Receiving Departments.
- Transferred all manual purchasing procedures to being maintained in Mas90’s.
- Trained in payroll processing for hourly, salaried and union employees.
- Reviewed and prepared market analysis of all business insurance policies and benefits.
0-5 years of experience
Review monthly budget comparison report
- Review monthly balance sheet for negative amounts & explain
- Prepare monthly reserve transfers, as outlined in approved budget, and enter via journal entry
- Record utility sure pays via journal entry
- Prepare transfers, as needed, to cover A/P check runs and enter via journal entry
- Input annual operating budgets, as approved by Board of Directors
10+ years of experience
- Performed all essential accounting functions for a general contracting and home building company
- Oversaw the completion of twenty-five million dollars of managed contracts
- Responsibilities included project costing, budgeting, construction in progress and completed contract methods of accounting, profitability and variance analysis, maintaining accurate internal records, preparing financial statements, hiring, payroll and regulatory filing, employee benefit administration, annual workmens compensation audits, contract review, implementing cash flow management strategies, planning for land, equipment and fixed asset purchases, and performing due-diligence for subcontractor files related to 1099 reporting, registration with Department of Labor, and maintaining certificates of insurance
0-5 years of experience
Managed financial accounting, purchasing, contract, inventory control, IT, and warehouse functions for a company with annual plant sales of ~$1.5B.
- Recommended to management the complete overhaul of a robust, but poorly implemented, integrated ERP system; provided extensive personnel training that resulted in proper system functioning and reporting, enabling the introduction of a rigorous cost control program that slashed annual maintenance costs by ~$4M.
- Replaced a passive database coordinator who had permitted system users to develop personal subsystems that unintentionally sabotaged the plant’s commercial system; conducted plant-wide training and achieved proper functioning of the commercial system within ~18 months.
- Directed IT in developing a user-friendly project management system that allowed engineering project managers to monitor the financial progress of capital projects without substantial accounting personnel support.
- Installed a new warehouse bar code scanning system to improve tracking of material quantity and location.
- Oversaw the creation of a new contractor labor system to ensure contractor billings could be audited and paid on a timely basis, eliminating 1-4 “temporary” invoice processors.
0-5 years of experience
Manage five company bank accounts and all credit card/payment processing.
- Process payroll for 30+ employees through ADP, including union and prevailing wage payrolls.
- Report P&L on projects and keep detailed job costing records.
- Calculate and disburse weekly/monthly commission reports for sales representatives.
- Process all Accounts Payable and negotiate payments/plans with vendors.
- Generate all Accounts Receivable billing through Quickbooks, as well as AIA invoicing.
- Handle collections on over 100 company accounts
- Point of contact for all HR issues, including but not limited to employee files, unemployment, and medical benefits.
- Process client contracts and handle dispute/refund cases.
0-5 years of experience
- provide accounting processing procedures for all front desk personnel
- process accounts receivables and direct billing applications
- process daily cash deposit into the Company’s bank accounts
- achieved highest percentage of accounts receivables through persistent collection calls to avoid write-offs
- ensure reconciliation accuracy of the hotel’s Daily Income Revenue (DIR) and the restaurant’s food and beverage
10+ years of experience
Responsible for managing financial and accounting reporting activities
- Preparing corporate financial statement and management reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Preparing operation budgets on an annual basis
- Communicating and working with departmental managers and staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information
- Handling daily accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, collections, credit payments, and tax reporting
- Preparing and reviewing recurring activities including reconciliations and month and year end closings
- Managing employee benefits and files
- Responsible for on-site computer software and hardware updates, repair, and replacement
- Assisting with server and network software and hardware updates and repairs
10+ years of experience
Restructured accounting department which reduced staff by half.
- Preparation of financial statements.
- Processing of payroll and payroll taxes.
- File all revenue taxes with the state.
- Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and night audit.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for P/R, A/P, A/R, Private and Medicaid Billing.
- Account Reconciliations and journal entries for month end financials.
- Temporarily filled in as Administrator and Admissions Coordinator.
- Worked directly with CPA for implementing new software and switching payroll.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for portfolio of clients netting over $100mm in revenue
- Prepare annual departmental budgeting and quarterly forecasting reports
- Identify financial trends and explain variances based on actual vs. budget data
- Supervise international staff of 3
- Drive cost efficiencies across multiple lines of business,
- Responsible for automated and manual balance sheet reconciliations
- General ledger reconciling and journal entries
- Analyze profit and profit and loss statements
- Review account analysis statements
- Lead on internal and external audits for several LOB’s and legal entities
0-5 years of experience
Handled all checks and cash being deposited each week
- Knowledgeable in using Adagio (Order Entry, Account Payables, Account Receivables)
- Ability to bill and file statements as needed
- Picking up phone calls when needed
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for reporting the daily P&L of Equity and Fixed Income products.
- Performing various cash, position, and balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple entities for Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, and Derivatives.
- Posting daily journal entries into the General Ledger to resolve differences with the sub-ledger.
- Liaising with Operations teams, Middle Office, and Financial Control in the resolution of breaks.
- Managing the month-end closing process including General Ledger account analysis and substantiation, posting monthly accrual journals, and producing financial reports for Senior Management.
- Ensuring that all monthly Prime Brokerage fees are allocated to the appropriate trading businesses.
- Attended daily meetings with Middle Office, Finance, and Operations to review all aged open items.
- Participated in various projects such designing new controls, enhancing existing reconciliation processes, and automating all manual reconciliations.
Business Controller Duties and Responsibilities
In order to manage an organization’s administrative functions, a Business Controller performs many different tasks. We analyzed job listings for Business Controllers in order to identify these core duties and responsibilities.
Advise Financial and Executive Departments The Business Controller serves as an adviser for both a company’s financial department and business leadership. They use their research, analysis and experience to develop business and financial recommendations, provide budget feedback, and assist leadership in key financial decisions, meaning that they play an important role in the company’s economic growth.
Advise on Budget Creation Working with the finance department, the Business Controller uses financial analysis and forecasting to design and oversee the execution of the company budget. Following standard accounting procedures, the Business Controller ensures that the budget is properly administered and follows legal guidelines, and they provide budget feedback.
Perform Financial Analysis The Business Controller completes regular financial analysis, identifying and managing financial risk, completing financial research, performing economic and sales forecasting, analyzing a company’s sales and overall performance, and managing financial data. This financial analysis comes together to assist the company in decision-making.
Report Financial Findings After completing financial analysis, the Business Controller is responsible for reporting findings and working with financial and executive staff to make financial decisions. This can involve completing regular financial reviews and delivering accurate financial reports, executing sales reports and developing and giving presentations.
Business Controller Skills
Responsible for both financial analysis and business leadership, a Business Controller must possess both strong quantitative abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills. They are strategic, analytical thinkers who are driven by results and can innovate and develop creative financial solutions. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Business Controllers with these core skills. If you want to work as a Business Controller, focus on the following.
- Showing extensive finance or accounting experience
- Demonstrating management skills
- Being proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Obtaining financial modeling experience
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Business Controller toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Possessing an MBA, CPA or CMA degree
- Having experience with a multi-national firm or managing very large divisions
- Some computer or IT experience
- Experience managing high-level professionals
- Industry-specific financial experience
- SAP knowledge
- Proficiency in a second language
Business Controller Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a Business Controller. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Business Insider – Popular business and economic news
Accounting Coach – Major accounting resource
Rortybomb – Financial and political analysis Industry Groups
NSACCT – National Society of Accountants
AFP – Association for Financial Professionals
IMA – Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business Business Controller Books
Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance – Highly rated book on corporate finance
Corporate Finance for Dummies – An introduction to corporate finance
The Accounting Game – Basic accounting principles
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