Director of Finance (20xx – 20xx)
Supervised team of 17 professionals, reporting to Chief Financial Officer. Managed external audits, lender and board
reporting, and transaction processing functions.
Project Management
• Led accounting group reorganization after acquiring 2 companies. Created new organization structure for 17
staff by appropriately aligning skills with position objectives and effectively integrating new staff.
• Integrated new Oracle software across 4 business units, including reviewing platform specifications, overseeing
staff training, and serving as internal subject matter expert.
Financial Reporting & Modeling
• Directed financial reporting in connection with sale of 2 businesses for $325M, including spearheading
diligence matters and net working capital negotiations.
• Prepared financial components of offering memorandums for bond and equity fund raisings with aggregate
value of $130M in partnership with general counsel, investment bankers, and external attorneys.
Team Leadership
• Coached and mentored 6 employees to senior-level roles in 3 years to implement company-wide employee
development and growth strategy.
• Devised and implemented new employee on-boarding protocol to equip new staff with knowledge and skills
necessary to support both individual and company-wide progress towards mission and goals.
BEST SOFTWARE, LLC, Atlanta, GA 20xx – 20xx
Comptroller
Maintained company financial records, including A/P, A/R, and bank statements. Reconciled and balanced accounts with
accuracy, and managed payroll activities for staff of up to 78 employees. Recorded cash receipts in internal accounting
software, monitored fixed assets, and managed invoices. Prepared and maintained operating budgets totaling $6M+,
issued financial statements, and prepared tax reports per established protocols. Supervised staff of 9 accountants and
financial professionals, including creating staffing plans, hiring, and conducting performance reviews.
New Systems & Processes
• Sourced, assessed, and implemented cloud-based storage system to centralize records and drive efficiency.
• Redesigned in-house accounting system to assure compliance with updated accounting standards.
• Led internal audit to identify weak controls and recommended action plan to senior management.
Liaise with Internal & External Stakeholders
• Completed and passed 5 federal and state audits with no findings or concerns. Directed team to gather
appropriate records and served as primary point-of-contact with auditing staff.
• Presented financial records to board of directors, responded to inquires, and provided follow-up details.
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ARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant, SPECIALIZED HOMEWARES, LLC, Atlanta, GA 20xx – 20xx
Certified Public Accountant, SMITHSON INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, Atlanta, GA 20xx – 20xx
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ROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER, Street Elementary School, 20xx • ACTIVE MEMBER, American Association of Finance and
Accounting, 20xx – 20xx • E
MPLOYEE ON THE RISE AWARD, Specialized Homewares, LLC, 20xx • BOARD MEMBER, Roswell
Chapter, Make-a-Wish Foundation, 20xx – 20xx
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DUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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ACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA), Major - Accounting, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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ERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, 20xx – 20xx