b'XXXXXXXX\n\nXXXX,Park Ridge,IL60068 XXX-XXXX-XXXC:XXX-XXXX-XXX XXXX@XXXX.XXX\n\nSummary\n\nResults-focused Financial Analyst with forecasting, analysis, and month-end accounting experience for leading global company. Highly\nmotivated worker and adaptable to change. Tech savvy; learns and implements new programs quickly. Works well with crossfunctional/cross departmental teams.\n\nCore Professional Competencies\n\nFinancial Analysis ~ Forecasting ~ Expense Review & Control ~ Account Analysis & Reconciliation ~ Capital Planning ~ Business\nPlanning ~ Internal Control Audits ~ Variance Analysis & Resolution ~ Fixed Assets Management ~ Trend Analysis ~ Profitability\nAnalysis ~ Excellent Interpersonal & Written Communication Skills\n\nExperience\nFinance Business Partner/Assistant Controller07/2000 to CurrentHertz CorporationDes Plaines, IL\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nAnalysis of financial statements and assistance in preparation of budgets of 11 states (250+ locations w/revenue of\n~$600M/annum).\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nManaging annual Capital Plan for Central Region; compilation of data provided by General and Area Managers and presentation\nof data to Controller and RVP.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nFacilitation in month-end close processes including initiating journal entries, variance and account analysis/reconciliations to\nensure accuracy of actual expenses and forecasts.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCreating accurate and timely expense forecasts on monthly basis utilizing data and information from current and future business\nconditions and trends.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nConducting of on-site branch audits to ensure procedural compliance and facilitation in correction of problem areas.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nManaging region rent schedule for all location leases which included process for accruing new lease payments before they\nbecome automated. Reviewing of lease abstracts with Real Estate Manager to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nProviding new purchase expenses, capitalizations, amortizations and spend data to fixed assets and accounting departments.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCompiling data required for recording sale, transfer or disposal of assets at each branch location.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nMaintenance of real estate tax schedule (updating, reconciling and adjusting reserves), scheduling for allocation of personal\nproperty for tax returns and for non-vehicle purchases subject to tax in the City of Chicago.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nInitiation of cost savings project to address concern of incorrect allocations and unnecessary payments to vendors resulting in\nsavings of $100K in 2013 for region.\n\nEarly Experience\n\nSenior Accountant - CM Healthcare Resources, Inc., Northbrook, IL - 1998 - 2000\nStaff Accountant - National Surgery Centers, Inc., Chicago, IL - 1996-1998\nStaff Accountant - Banner Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Chicago, IL - 1994 -1996\nCredit & Collections Coordinator - Resource Electronics, Inc. Palatine, IL - 1993 -1994\nFinancial Planning Assistant - Kemper Securities, Inc., Skokie, IL - 1992 - 1993\n\nEducation\nBachelor of Science: FinanceDePaul UniversityChicago,IL,USA\n\nComputer Skills\n\n\x0cMicrosoft Office (Excel 10, Word, Access, PowerPoint); Lotus Notes\nOracle Hyperion & SmartView (Introduction only; assisted in implementation/testing)\nMPC, LSC, RMS, SAM, FCS, REM, DD, CARRENT, BPO, VDA, TRACS, HLES'