A top-performing Controller & Accounting Professional credited with directing budgeting and forecasting initiatives and process improvements to deliver substantial revenue growth while simultaneously cutting costs. Strong expertise in project management, conducting audits, job costing, regulatory compliance, and cost/benefit analysis. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building positive relationships both internally and externally to enhance synergy and promote organizational success.
Senior Controller @ From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Controller @ From November 2014 to August 2015 (10 months) Financial Controller @ Coordinate Financial Reporting and Cash Management for all properties/entities. Manage sales of existing properties/entities from start to finish. Review and record construction draws monthly.
• Supervise Accounting Department staff
• Research, plan, and implement annual operating budgets for all properties
• Direct internal controls company-wide From June 2012 to November 2014 (2 years 6 months) Columbus, Ohio AreaOwner/Accounting Consultant @ Developed and implemented new procedures for process improvement. Researched and presented cost benefit analysis of prospective projects and new companies.
• Review/Audit financials to ensure accordance with GAAP
• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance reviews
• New business opportunity analysis/evaluation
• Tax preparation From 2008 to 2012 (4 years) Regional Controller @ Managed Month-end close and financial reporting for Midwest Region. Reviewed balance sheet and bank reconciliations monthly. Spearheaded quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting. Prepared quarterly SEC and annual Tax Packages for Corporate. Ensured regional Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Managed, trained and developed Accounting/Administrative staff for three divisions
• Member of the Operations Team and Officer of the Company
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Proposed and piloted a program to regionalize accounting functions, resulting in $1 million in salaries savings
• Developed regional best practices for the Midwest Region; standardizing processes throughout the region, saving both time and money From 2003 to 2008 (5 years) Assistant Controller @ Managed month-end close and financial reporting for division and performed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis. Reviewed and approved all Sales Contracts. Set budgets & audited field expenditures for plan. Prepared Quarterly financial Projections, budgets & annual plan. Analyzed land acquisition and new product feasibility.
• Coordinated and managed Human Resources, payroll, and Information Technology functions
• Lead Accountant on annual internal audit team of other divisions
• Managed Accounting/Administrative Staff of 6
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Implemented process improvement initiative to decrease the month-end close process from 15 days to only two days
• Organized a team to achieve vendor insurance compliance aligned with corporate standards, increasing vendor insurance compliance by 40% From 2000 to 2003 (3 years) Assistant Controller @ From 1997 to 2001 (4 years) Auditor @ From 1995 to 1997 (2 years)
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General @ Franklin University From 1994 to 1995 Accounting, Accounting @ DeVry University/Keller Graduate School From 1990 to 1994 Jennifer Gerber is skilled in: Real Estate, Construction, Residential, Property Management, Accounting, Residential Homes, Forecasting, Real Estate Development, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, GAAP, Process Improvement, Payroll
Websites:
http://realcom.net