career objective                              

results-driven accountant eager to contribute demonstrated leadership, accounting, and strategic problem-solving skills toward actively supporting the employer in ensuring compliance and optimizing profitability

profile                                                

ø  offer 14 years of progressive operations accounting experience, with expertise working with mutual funds

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention

ø  strong supervisory experience; solid record of training and directing top-performing support teams

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  ensure compliance with sarbanes oxley act and sec regulations, as well as all corporate policies and procedures

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including ms word, excel, dst accounting system, fundlinx ,and addvantage system

professional experience                

reliance trust company, atlanta, ga                                                                                                     7/06 c present

supervisor

• effectively lead six mutual fund specialists in daily activity; actively supervise staff performance and establish process improvements
• coordinate mutual fund and dtc/bank reconciliations, escalate exceptions as necessary
• execute quality control duties, analyze monthly reports and check requests, and oversee document management
• efficiently and knowledgeably respond to helpdesk inquiries

 

dreyfus corporation, new york, ny                                                                                                       6/95 c 6/06

operations manager (6/03 c 6/06)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within this leading manager of investment products and strategies to obtain position entrusted with oversight of all aspects of departmental operations
• trained and led 12-member team in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on fund data; evaluated staff performance and provided ongoing guidance
• diligently examined schedules and reports for each fund s board of directors; calculated and prepared  fund performance reports

senior operations accountant ii (6/98 c 5/03)

• oversaw the timely and accurate processing of all mutual fund activity, including purchases and liquidation of fund shares; directly managed daily performance of operations accountants
• worked closely with traders, custodians, and portfolio managers to investigate and resolve issues
• played an integral role in the development of an electronic system linking trading desk activity with accounting department

accountant / senior fund accountant (6/95 c 5/98)

• performed a range of accounting functions for multiple funds; accurately prepared daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual paperwork
• developed and implemented financial controls, conducted routine audits, and ensured compliance with all fund guidelines on a daily basis
• processed domestic trades, subscriptions, and redemptions; calculated daily nav and cash availability; and prepared expense accruals and bank reconciliations
• selected to train recently hired accountants

education                                           

baruch college, new york, ny                                                                                                               1995

bba in accounting