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Robert Half Full-Time Engagement ProfessionalsFinancial Controller (FTEP)
Apr. 2025Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
TeamsharesFinancial Controller
May. 2023 - Mar. 2025Connecticut, United StatesManagement company over 90 small businesses. Appx $400M of annual revenue.
• Oversaw financial operations for four companies (manufacturing and service), ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Optimized monthly close processes, reducing close time by an average of 4 days through standardized SOPs.
• Led financial integration for a newly acquired company, implementing accounting software and designing SOPs for seamless transition.
• Directed payroll and ERP system migrations for multiple entities, improving efficiency and data accuracy.
Christy Nicholas, CPAFractional Controller and Accountant
Mar. 2022Waterbury, Connecticut, United States• Fractional Controller, able to provide you professional-level analysis and management support without requiring the investment of a full-time employee.
• Extensive experience with small companies, international companies, tax preparation, financial planning and analysis.
• Familiar with a wide variety of ERP systems, including Sage, Quickbooks Online, SAP, and others.
AmerescoManager, Reporting, Controls, and Process
Jan. 2022 - May. 2023Solar energy installation company. Appx $1.7B of annual revenue.
• Ensured timely and accurate SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K), maintaining compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Strengthened financial reporting standards for subsidiary companies in US and Europe, enhancing accuracy and transparency.
• Conducted technical accounting research to assess IFRS changes and their impact on financial statements.
• Optimized corporate entity reporting structure in D365, improving data consolidation and reporting efficiency.
Cumming CorporationSenior Accounting Manager
Dec. 2020 - Jan. 2022Westport, Connecticut, United StatesManagement and cost consulting firm. Appx $500M of annual revenue.
• Managed payroll for 1,300+ employees across domestic and international locations, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Streamlined Percentage of Completion (PoC) reporting and project management reporting, improving accuracy and efficiency in quarterly financial analysis.
• Led financial onboarding for multiple domestic and international acquisitions, standardizing processes across entities.
• Oversaw treasury operations and general ledger management, enhancing cash flow tracking and reconciliation.
• Streamlined audit processes for FAR31 and 401(k) compliance, reducing audit completion time by 20%.
AlstomProject Controller (Interim Role due to COVID)
Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2020Hornell, New York, United StatesAppx $17B of annual revenue.
• Prepared and presented monthly KPI reports to corporate leadership, driving data-driven decision-making.
• Identified and tracked cost-saving initiatives, achieving measurable expense reductions in project budgets.
Waupaca FoundryPlant Controller (Plant closed due to COVID)
Dec. 2018 - Jul. 2020Lawrenceville, PAIron Foundry with appx 200 employees.
• Managed and closed monthly general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to corporate offices.
• Led monthly operational reviews, providing data-driven insights to corporate leadership.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenses through efficiency improvements.
• Overhauled finished goods inventory system, eliminating the need for off-site storage and improving production flow.
• Implemented an inventory tracking system, reducing order errors from 15% to 2%, improving subcontractor-to-customer tracking.
Corning IncorporatedFinancial External Reporting Manager
Mar. 2016 - Dec. 2018Corning, NYAppx $12B of annual revenue.
• Prepared SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K), ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Collaborated with Treasury, Legal, Tax, and Investor Relations to produce accurate and timely financial reports.
• Spearheaded implementation of Certent cloud-based reporting platform, reducing filing time by 2 days and lowering error rates.
• Led adoption of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and ASC 842 (Leases), ensuring smooth compliance with updated accounting standards.
New Enterprise Stone and LimeDirector of Financial Reporting
Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2015New Enterprise, PAAppx $650M of annual revenue.
• Managed SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K), ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Partnered with external auditors to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports using JDE, Excel, and SQL.
• Enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency, reducing preparation time through streamlined reporting tools.
• Accelerated quarterly close and SEC reporting by 3 days through process automation and workflow improvements.
• Led implementation of BlackLine reconciliation software, shortening closing timelines by three days and increasing accuracy.
MEPCO, LLCAssistant Controller
Nov. 2011 - Jul. 2014Morgantown, WV• Analyzed physical coal inventory based on flyover estimates, reconciled to monthly coal activity, and calculated LCM and tax cost for various coal grades among nine companies. • Calculated yield estimates per company, and presents in a report for management. In charge of parts inventory analysis and reconciliations.
• Collaborated with budget team, Controller, and external auditors on the creation and maintenance of monthly and quarterly reports, analysis and scorecards as well as internal reports utilizing SAP, Excel, and SQL. • Reorganized reporting tools to increase accuracy, prep time, and relevance in several areas.
• Reduced monthly close cycle by 3 days by consolidating output files for coal inventory, and streamlining the reporting format. • Assisted in transfer to new ERP system, increasing accuracy and utility of inventory system and financial reports.
Petroleum Development CorporationSenior Financial Reporting Analyst
Sep. 2009 - Nov. 2011Appx $3.5B of annual revenue.
• Prepared monthly KPI and provided to Board of Directors and assisted in implantation of Workiva cloud-based external reporting platform, increasing efficiency of SEC reporting.
• Collaborated with Board of Directors and external auditors on the creation and maintenance of monthly and quarterly reports, analysis and scorecards as well as internal reports utilizing Bolo, Excel and SQL. • Reorganized reporting tools to increase accuracy, preparation time, and relevance in several areas.
• Streamlined quarterly close and SEC reporting from 6 weeks down to 4 by implementing new processes and making existing processes more efficient.
• Assisted in implementation of BlackLine reconciliation software, reducing entire monthly consolidation process from 5 days down to 2.
McDavid & Company, CPAsStaff Accountant (Interim Role)
Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009• Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, homeowners’ associations, and partnerships. • Counseled clients in tax return preparation, electronic filing and refund options. • Compiled support and research materials used in the completion of various federal tax reports.
Santa Fe Community CollegeAdjunct Accounting Professor
May. 2005 - Aug. 2008• Courses taught: Accounting I, Accounting II
• Class sizes between 20 and 60 students
RTI Biologics, Inc.Senior Financial Analyst
Oct. 2004 - Jan. 2009Appx $750M of annual revenue.
• Prepared timely and accurate SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K, Proxy, S-3) and ensured compliance with GAAP.
• Collaborated with Board of Directors and external auditors on the creation and maintenance of monthly and quarterly reports, analysis and scorecards as well as internal reports utilizing FRx, Solomon and SQL. • Performed IFRS/FASB, XBRL, and Black-Scholes research to ensure the compliance requirements are met.
• Involved heavily in matters for the company which included international and US GAAP reporting, U.S. operation financial closings, Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and compliance, tax reporting and compliance, 401k reporting, Fair Value calculations, stock options accounting, and assisting with consolidations.
• Conducted extensive research into SEC and IRS compliance requirements and any associated tax changes.
• Prepared, implemented, and monitored all annual and monthly budgets for each department in the company as well as made financial statement presentations.
• Reorganized reporting tools to increase accuracy, preparation time, and relevance.
• Reduced monthly close from 13 days down to 6 by identifying key areas for improvement and then implementing streamlined processes.
• Finalized budget preparation to December from March, and implementation to January from April.
• Reviewed mid-month expenses by department to oversee budget compliance, and decreased budget variances by 7%.
• Successfully trained Financial Analyst to perform internal reporting function when promoted.
• Brought cash flow reporting and state income tax preparation in-house, saving the company CPA fees.
City CollegeAdjunct Professor
Sep. 2003 - May. 2005• Courses taught: Accounting I, Accounting II, Accounting III, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Business Mathematics
• Class sizes between 5 and 40 students
Carole Blair, CPACPA
Aug. 2002 - Oct. 2004• Administered monthly write-up for clients including building financial statements, performing bank reconciliations, handling journal entries and processing payroll.
• Prepared various tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and partnerships. • Heavily involved in preparation of tax returns for income, state unemployment, federal unemployment, payroll, tangible, intangible and sales.
• Supervised, trained and evaluated staff of two accountants on a regular basis. • Created and presented informational lectures on identity theft and life-end planning for our clients.
• Created and presented several seminars, ranging from life-end planning to useful spreadsheet creation.
Warner & Associates, CPAsSenior Staff Accountant
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2002Preparation of a variety of tax returns, including individual, corporate, estate, trust, payroll, property and sales tax.
Lamn, Krielow & DytrychStaff Accountant
Aug. 1999 - Aug. 2000Preparation of a variety of tax returns, including individual, corporate, payroll, estate, trust, pension plan, property and sales tax.
Eyeglass WorldAssistant Controller and Controller
Apr. 1999 - Aug. 1999Started as an Assistant Controller in this company. Promoted to Controller shortly thereafter.
McGladrey & PullenTemporary Tax Accountant
Jan. 1999 - Apr. 1999Prepared personal, corporate, estate and trust income tax returns as a temporary assignment during tax season.
Stuart Rubin & Associates, CPAsStaff Accountant
Mar. 1997 - Dec. 1998Prepared personal, corporate, estate and trust income tax returns, property tax returns, and sales tax returns.
Hughes, Silvers & Glassman, CPAsStaff Accountant
Mar. 1994 - Mar. 1997Prepared personal, corporate, estate and trust income tax returns, property tax returns, and sales tax returns.
Christy Nicholas, CPATax Preparation - CPA
Jan. 1992• Prepared federal and state tax returns for a variety of clients, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Conducted fractional financial controller and accounting services for several small companies.
Cherkas & Bennett, CPAsStaff Accountant
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1994Miami, FloridaPrepared personal, corporate, estate and trust income tax returns, property tax returns, and sales tax returns.
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