Denise Leach

 DENISE M. LEACH, CPA 3174 Peachtree Street, Sarasota, FL 34231 Phone:-/E-mail:- QUALIFICATIONSIn excess of twenty years public and private accounting experience within a managerial capacity Proficient knowledge of financial analysis, reporting, and presentation, cost accounting, financial/ERP systems, budgeting and forecasting, consolidations, accounting and control, management of operations, and policy development and implementation. Self-directed, professional approach blended with dedication, diligence, high integrity, and attention to detail. Strengths include strong leadership, team building and motivation, expense control, strategic planning, and a consistent record of innovation and accomplishments. EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 1991; Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Accounting PROFESSIONAL MONARCH HOME SERVICES, Bakersfield, CA 2018-Present EXPERIENCEContract Position-Operations/Accounting/IT Training in all facets of this multi-divisional service industry to include operational, organizational and accounting workflows; technical writing of Standard Operating Procedures; and assistance with expansion efforts. Accounting analysis and data clean-up; month-end close functions; analysis of gross profits and implementation of cost-savings measures, in turn doubling year-over-year profitability. Accounting/IT lead in 2018 system conversion to include data integrity analysis and uploads; trouble-shooting; training and process development. ACCOUNTING AND ADVISORY SERVICES, Sarasota, FL - Controller/Operations Manager Manage over 50+ franchises and small- to mid-size businesses to include bookkeeping; accounting; system conversions; business advisory; and training services. Month-end close procedures, preparation and analysis of financial statements, and preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts. Special projects include financial records clean-up, system conversions, on- and off-site trainings, analysis, documentation and implementation of standard operating procedures. Work closely with Owners/General Managers to establish best practices and work flows; provide education in identifying top-line growth and cost reduction initiatives. Through stream-lining internal processes, focusing on top-line growth and key performance indicators, and implementing expense reduction initiatives, assist businesses in obtaining minimum of 5% bottom line profit increases. FINANCIAL INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Sarasota, FL - Chief Financial Officer/Chief Information Officer (promoted 2007 from VP/Controller) Supervision over general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, inventory control, and financial analysis, budgeting and reporting. Development and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company. Work with senior and executive management to establish and implement major economic objectives, improved processes and controls, and financial plans and policies. Evaluate insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities. LONG-TERM CONTRACT ACCOUNTING POSITIONS- AMERICAN TOWER, INC. Cary, NC Manager, Financial Information Systems, 2003 – 2005 Act as lead client and liaison for IT projects and initiatives as they relate to financial and business processes, Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives. Apply technical knowledge of systems to enhance functionality of financial modules. Problem-solving duties to correct user/system-related issues, database changes as needed. DENISE M. LEACH, CPA Resume, Page 2 Responsible for implementing, documenting, and training users on business processes. Act as Project Manager on such projects as $1 billion revaluation of fixed assets, bonus tax depreciation, automated batch cash application, direct deposit for employees and landlords, and AR integrity issues. Utilizing Business Objects, develop reports for enhancement of Property Management, AR, AP, GL, and Fixed Assets business processes. INVENSYS, IMServ Americas Division, Raleigh, NC Head Office Controller, 2002 - 2003 Oversight of general accounting functions to include accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, monthly consolidation of the division’s seven companies. Performed monthly reconciliations, prepared journal entries, substantial reduction of month-end close process to meet corporate deadlines. Oversight of financial and cash flow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for all companies within the division. Developed financial modeling tools for IMServ Americas’ companies. INSILCO TECHNOLOGIES, ITG Global Division, Morrisville, NC - Accounting Manager Oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Aided staff in narrowing accounts receivable days outstanding from forty-nine days to thirty-four, providing a significant increase in cash flow. Performed monthly reconciliations and prepared journal entries for inventory, fixed assets, and inter-company accounts/eliminations, as well as completing the consolidations of accounting records, operating within five general ledgers. Liaison to ITG’s international offices, translated their general ledgers, and consolidated within our domestic financials. SARLA SOFTWARE, INC., Seekonk, MA - Controller Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate payroll, general ledger, MIS, human resources and administrative functions. Monthly and quarterly closings, financial analysis, cash flow reporting and tax planning. Implemented quality control procedures, and streamlined processes, which served to increase efficiency/productivity of software engineers by 50%, substantially expanding revenue generation. Analyzed spending, resulting in a 30% decrease in operating expenses. Negotiated contracts from hourly to fixed cost, increasing profit margin by 20%. C&FS, INC., Newport, RI - Accounting Manager Supervision of accounts receivable, third party billing, accounts payable, payroll, procedure establishment, general ledger, and MIS. Monthly presentations for finance committee of board of directors and prepared and presented annual operating and capital budgets to entire board for approval. Collected over $500,000 in accounts receivable with aging in excess of 360 days and which was previously deemed uncollectible. FINKEL, DISANTO, FINE AND COMPANY, Providence, RI - Staff/Senior Accountant Prepared compilations reviews, audited financial statements of companies primarily within manufacturing, jewelry, and property management and construction industries. Prepared individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.