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(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

results-focused business leader specializing in driving operations efficiency, directing high-volume accounting processes, building solid teams, initiating cost-effective improvements, and providing world-class client relations eager to offer 15+ years of experience toward maximizing an employer s success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

business management                   cost accounting processes               procedure development      administrative operations

forecasting / budget control      financial reporting / analysis       account reconciliations     payroll / human resources

accounts payable / receivable   long- / short-term forecasting      team building / training   data / records management

 

         integral leader who offers a proven record of progression to positions of higher-level responsibility and authority.

         top performer who makes decisions to reflect positively on operations productivity, corporate well-being, and client satisfaction, along with building strong teams with low turnover rates and high levels of company loyalty.

         ambitious self-starter who plans, prioritizes, and manages tasks within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

 

professional synopsis

 

controller

 

         utilize broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen toward appraising the organization s financial position and general stability which is instrumental in developing key strategies to attain targeted goals.

         prepare detailed monthly financial statements and analyze results to identify areas of concern and implement methods of improvement, along with preparing budgets, reviewing proposals, and organizing supporting data.

         prepare long- and short-term forecasting (e.g. operational, cost, strategic), and organize detailed reports (e.g. end-of-month financials, profit / loss statements, budget projections, balance sheets, open accounts, tax reports).

         administer multi-state payroll for 105 in-house employees, and file associated state and federal payroll forms.

         verify and control incoming daily cash, and institute new procedures to assist in accurately tracking core funds.

         direct contracts, invoicing, and payments for independent contractors to guarantee fairness across multiple parties.

         ensure expense coding, voucher preparation, and check issuance is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

 

controller / business manager

 

         strategically steered all accounting functions for a $4 million production company, including overseeing accounts payable / receivable, general ledgers, money market accounts, employee reimbursements, invoicing, corporate / payroll taxes, financial reporting / analysis, expense tracking, reconciliations, and forecasting / budget processes.

         maximized bottom-line results while successfully managing accounts ranging from $2,000 to $500,000, overseeing credit approvals and collections, negotiating favorable policies and contracts, and preparing for internal audits.

         restructured and enforced corporate policies, including updating an employee handbook addressing current laws.

         improved operations by transitioning all accounting books into quickbooks, and creating and updating user manuals.

 

assistant controller non-profit

 

         applied strong leadership abilities toward directing a top-performing, four-member accounting department, including overseeing accounts payable / receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations, as well as managing human resources functions (e.g. staff recruitment, training, scheduling) for this $11-million non-profit organization.

         designed, documented, and implemented key accounting practices and policies and procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results, and prepared schedules for external auditors in coordination with annual organizational audits.

         selected benefits packages, including company health insurance coverage and 403b plans and money market accounts, along with assisting with enrollment, coordinated status transactions, and administering workers compensation.

         participated in monthly close processes (including journal entries and account reconciliations), and oversaw accounting procedures per gaap, maintained fixed asset records, and performed payroll for 200+ staff.

 

education

 

bachelor of science in business & accounting (3.8 gpa)                                                                  san diego state university

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my professional skills can help to achieve your objectives.  i can offer 15+ years of combined experience in business management, team building / training, strategic analysis / planning, accounting, long- / short-term forecasting, and payroll / human resources, and am well-versed in all facets of process improvement, procedure development, data / records management, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance.

 

to complement my background, please note that i hold a bachelor of science in business & accounting (3.8 gpa) from san diego state university.

 

currently, as a controller for physical therapy & hand centers, inc., i utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen toward appraising the organization s financial position and market stability.  within this role, i prepare detailed monthly financial statements and analyze results to identify areas of concern and implement methods of improvement, along with preparing budgets, reviewing proposals, and initiating long- and short-term forecasting.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience.

 

you will find me to be a profit-driven professional who can contribute a track record of coordinating and implementing strategies to improve bottom-line performance while defining key business priorities and meeting targeted goals.  in addition, i can recruit, develop, and manage solutions-focused teams while streamlining operations processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality of services.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your company.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

heather merboth