This BottomLine Controller is an exceptional controller with both public and private company experience who is able to formulate, plan and execute tactical initiatives based on company goals and objectives. She demonstrates the ability to manage multiple processes and individuals while maintaining a focus on corporate mission and vision. She has proven success in senior management roles at large and small organizations, including corporate accounting and financial planning and analysis. She has a strong history of leading high performance teams, achieving successful outcomes and building solid relationships.
She has a 16+ year career in accounting, including 9 years in corporate accounting for a publicly held company, and 4 years in public accounting. Most recently, she served as Director of Corporate Accounting for Black and Decker. Over her career, she was instrumental in many notable achievements including:
- Managed the accounting department of a company which grew through acquisitions from $50M to $250M in revenue within two years, including integrating people and systems;
- Managed cash aggressively by improving collection efforts while maximizing terms with vendors to improve working capital;
- Implemented and documented controls and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. As result of this work, the company had zero exceptions in audit control testing;
- Implemented a number of systems, including a cash management system, financial reporting and consolidation application, and an automated travel and entertainment expense system;
- Developed and implemented monthly financial statement packages for small business owners;
- Has worked in the controller role in a variety of industries while in public accounting, including: healthcare, physician practices, law firms, manufacturing, financial services, and non-profit organizations.
With her years of experience and variety of positions, this BLGS Controller brings a depth and breadth of understanding to her clients which allows her to improve the monthly reporting process, build effective teams and work with owners and their management teams to meet their objectives.
She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from The University of Baltimore, and obtained her CPA I 1996.
