CHRISTINA H. FLANIGAN8252 Miranda Street Navarre, FL 32566 mobile: 850-218-2964 email: crh6150@yahoo.com

SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Seasoned financial and management accountant acknowledged for sound decision-making abilities, analytical skills, business insight, and problem solving skills. Strategic, analytic and reliable; enjoys the challenge of updating, designing and implementing new policies and procedures in order to create strong internal controls. Dynamic communicator; practiced in dealing with all levels of management in varied industries. Experienced in recruiting, training and coaching subordinates for greater productivity and understanding. Academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentration in Management and Marketing and a Master’s of Accountancy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORT WALTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Fort Walton Beach, FL August 2013 – Present

Director of AccountingWorked as the Director of Accounting for a large chamber of commerce with over 2100 members. Handled all accounting and finance aspects while maintaining relationships with key leadership, Board of Directors and clients.

Advised the President, CEO and the Board of Directors on fiscal policy and issues of strategic importance in regards to the Chamber’s financial management.

Established and monitored financial metrics and ratios for Chamber events, programs and services.

Developed and monitored dues structure for Chamber Membership based on trends, in conjunction with Director of Operations and member services.

Responsible for financial information systems including Weblink and QuickBooks. Created and maintained closing checklists, internal control procedures and reconciliation of

key accounts. Prepared annual Chamber budget and related cash flow forecast. Prepared monthly financial statements and presentation to Finance and Executive

committees of the Board of Directors. Monitors and discusses variations from budgets with department heads, President and Board

of Directors Developed and recommended strategies and procedures for improved financial and

operational effectiveness and efficiency. Coordinated preparation of tax returns for Chamber and related entities. Reconciled bank accounts, approved invoices for payment and managed cash flow. Managed banking, investments, loans, lines of credit and bank relationships. Managed 401k plan and other employee benefit plans such as health, dental, vision, group life

insurance. Responsible for risk management and obtaining proper and sufficient property and liability

coverages, including directors and officers liability coverage. Responsible for the financial reporting of two state funded grants.

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OKALOOSA AIDS SUPPORT AND INFO SERVICES – Fort Walton Beach, FL July 2012 – August 2013

Director of Finance and AccountingWorked as a Director of Finance and Accounting for a non-profit organization serving national and international clients. Managed state and federal grants to ensure all financial and reporting guidelines were satisfied. Played a critical role in developing OASIS’s financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in their overall strategy. Oversaw all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for OASIS, in conjunction with the Board of Directors. 

Developed and implemented accounting policies for cash management, monthly accounting reconciliations and payroll systems.

Created, implemented and maintained internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets and actual expenditures.

Analyzed financial data, monitored progress and informed senior leadership of OASIS’s financial status.

Administered and reviewed all financial plans and compared to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.

Responsible for all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensured that expenditures were consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collated financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.

Prepared financial statements and supporting documentation for external auditors. Created fiscal reports for various agencies in order to obtain case specific grants and awards. Prepared payroll and payroll taxes while maintaining schedules for withholding. Prepared taxes and tax returns for both state and federal agencies. Created a financial reporting template for a government funded grant that was adopted by

the State of Florida. Created and maintained donor records. Worked with the Board of Directors to develop short and long term strategic and financial

plans. Maintained employee records and worked with senior management to handle employee

concerns.

RESORTQUEST INTERNATIONAL, INC. – Fort Walton Beach, FL June 2007 – March 2009

Senior GL AccountantWorked as a Senior Accountant for a national property management company. Handled day to day accounting and finance functions while managing five to six staff accountants. Designed and implemented several internal controls and accounting policies. Served as an advisor to key personnel.

Prepared financial statements and monthly closing duties for four property management entities while meeting Company and SEC deadlines.

Examined and analyzed journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, sales tax returns and other accounting and financial records to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.

Compiled information from various operating segments into consolidated financial statements, including reconciling intercompany accounts.

Responsible for managing fourteen high volume cash accounts, including restricted trust accounts.

Analyzed budgets and corresponding expenditures in order to make recommendations on expense cutting and revenue generating projects.

Created and implemented budgets and forecasting models based on prior year data and current market trends.

Assisted in converting thirteen companies from Oracle accounting software to QuickBooks..

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Responsible for managing and overseeing Staff Accountant’s bank reconciliations, month-end closing procedures and subsequent financials.

Trained personnel on property management software, QuickBooks, MAS 500 accounting software and also created training manuals for users overall improvement.

Assisted in the management of staff; including performance evaluations, the recruitment, hiring and termination of staff and.

Created training programs for professional development and implemented morale building days while increasing retention and decreasing payroll costs.

Designed and implemented new inventory controls and procedures for food and beverage business segment and ski shop retail establishment.

Designed cash management procedures and policies which were implemented by fourteen operating locations.

Designed and implemented SOX procedures and checklists.

SALTMARSH, CLEAVELAND & GUND – FORT WALTON BEACH, FL JUNE 2006 – MARCH 2007

Staff Accountant/AuditorAssist audit partners with planning and executing audit engagements. Prepared tax returns for clients including large corporations, real estate development entities, small businesses, and not for profit organizations.

Audited all transaction cycles including both balance sheet and income statement accounts Prepared financial statements for private entities Developed and maintained good working relationships with clients to enhance client

satisfaction. Prepared tax plans and tax returns for individuals, trusts, corporations, exempt organizations,

and partnerships.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA– Pensacola, FLMaster of Science in Accounting, May 2005

Related coursework: Financial Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, Business Law

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT WILMINGTON– Wilmington, NCBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing and

Management, May 2002Related coursework: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Corporate Finance,

Business LawMember: Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

OTHER

West Brunswick High School Valedictorian, UNCW Honors Scholar. NC Merit Scholarship Recipient. John Motley Morehead District Scholarship Recipient. Southeast Region Masonic Lodge Scholarship Recipient. ResortQuest Corporate Employee of the Quarter, June 2008.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Pro System Tax, Engagement, Fixed Assets; FrontPage, Creative Solutions, MAS 500, FRS Property Management Software, FRx Report Launcher, Oracle, Weblink, Rappatoni

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