Adam Miller - Resume
ADAM S. MILLER
Accomplished finance/accounting professional with 15+ years of experience steering and overseeing all aspects of accounting including AP, AR, tax and payroll. Proven ability to lead high-performance finance teams in developing and integrating processes and procedures in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Offers a rich blend of accounting, operations, human resources, and leadership talents coupled with a track record of implementing process improvements resulting in cost and time savings. History of reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening financial operations to maximize performance and profitability.
? Accounts Payable/Receivable
? General Ledger/Journal
? Financial Statements
? Process Improvements
Cash Flow Management
? GAAP Compliance
? Cost Controls
? Budget Analysis
Financial Analysis & Models
? Team Leadership
? P&L Oversight
? Risk Mitigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXCELth, Incorporated, New Orleans, LA Oct 2018 � Present
Senior Accountant (Temporary)
Provide support to the CFO of a Federally Qualified Health Center to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations.
? Create and enhance financial reports within the existing accounting system for easy exporting to Excel.
? Implement automation of posting journal entries via spreadsheet upload to reduce time of manual process.
? Review and create new policies regarding accounting and finance transactions.
LaPorte CPAs, Metairie, LA Feb 2018 � Apr 2018
Senior Auditor (Temporary)
Assist regional CPA firm during their busy season, effectively completing engagements of audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements.
? Rapidly established close working relationships with client leadership and accounting personnel to enable efficient management of auditing process.
DUPUY STORAGE & FORWARDING, LLC., New Orleans, LA Jul 2010 � Dec 2017
Controller
Play a key role in the management of accounting and financial functions, driving financial stability, cost-efficiency and revenue growth. Implement and oversee adherence to internal controls, processes and policies and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
? Provide exemplary levels of accuracy and efficiency preparing and reviewing financial statements, performing reconciliations of accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
? Work alongside company president, delivering analysis of multiple financial projects and providing guidance to support the decision-making process, including acquisition of companies and real estate.
? Steered continuous process improvement strategy, such as the integration of new accounting software packages into AS400 accounting system, including fixed asset and inventory modules.
? Drive continuous enhancement of internal controls and processes to optimize accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reporting.
? Cultivate and sustain close relationships with external organizations and financial institutions to facilitate successful negotiation and review of loan proposals, and enable efficient preparation of compliance certificates for loan covenants.
? Manage property tax appeals, including attending hearings and working closely with attorneys and real estate appraisers to successfully secure tax liability reduction, resulting in saving thousands of dollars annually.
? Secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax savings by maximizing depreciation expense through Section 179 and bonus depreciation.
? First person hired as Controller at the company; recognized for reducing the burden of external auditors to rectify errors during annual audits and served as liaison to banks for initiating loans, reviewing documents and financing.
MUTUAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, Metairie, LA Sep 2008 � Apr 2010
Controller
Steered accounting functions, including posting journal entries, performing general ledger account reconciliations and wire transfers, and overseeing accounts payable. Directed planning and execution of internal audits and established robust processes, procedures and internal controls to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting and compliance.
? Led preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
? Provided guidance to the Board of Directors, by presenting detailed reports and recommendations.
? Formulated detailed and accurate forecasts and insight enabling development of annual budgets.
POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE, APAC, Metairie, LA Dec 2004 � Aug 2008
Senior Auditor
Applied effective accounting and management skills to oversee and steer a compliant and accurate auditing process for clients that included automobile dealerships, governmental entities, not-for-profit companies and profit sharing plans. Ensured all accounting and financial reporting maintained alignment with internal controls and policies, and regulatory standards and requirements.
? Conducted detailed reviews and prepared detailed financial statements for multiple companies, identified and advised on issues and discrepancies, to support the continued enhancement and control.
BRAVER SCHIMLER PIERCE JENKINS, LLP Sep 2003 � Nov 2004
Staff Auditor
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Business Administration, Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Atlanta, GA, 2003
Concentration: Accounting
One of the highest rated business schools in the country.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) � Inactive
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Jewish Community Day School, Parents Association, Treasurer
Odyssey House Louisiana, Audit Committee
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Various Financial Management Applications and Software
NCompass (AS400)
ADAM S. MILLER
Accomplished finance/accounting professional with 15+ years of experience steering and overseeing all aspects of accounting including AP, AR, tax and payroll. Proven ability to lead high-performance finance teams in developing and integrating processes and procedures in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Offers a rich blend of accounting, operations, human resources, and leadership talents coupled with a track record of implementing process improvements resulting in cost and time savings. History of reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening financial operations to maximize performance and profitability.
? Accounts Payable/Receivable
? General Ledger/Journal
? Financial Statements
? Process Improvements
Cash Flow Management
? GAAP Compliance
? Cost Controls
? Budget Analysis
Financial Analysis & Models
? Team Leadership
? P&L Oversight
? Risk Mitigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXCELth, Incorporated, New Orleans, LA Oct 2018 � Present
Senior Accountant (Temporary)
Provide support to the CFO of a Federally Qualified Health Center to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations.
? Create and enhance financial reports within the existing accounting system for easy exporting to Excel.
? Implement automation of posting journal entries via spreadsheet upload to reduce time of manual process.
? Review and create new policies regarding accounting and finance transactions.
LaPorte CPAs, Metairie, LA Feb 2018 � Apr 2018
Senior Auditor (Temporary)
Assist regional CPA firm during their busy season, effectively completing engagements of audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements.
? Rapidly established close working relationships with client leadership and accounting personnel to enable efficient management of auditing process.
DUPUY STORAGE & FORWARDING, LLC., New Orleans, LA Jul 2010 � Dec 2017
Controller
Play a key role in the management of accounting and financial functions, driving financial stability, cost-efficiency and revenue growth. Implement and oversee adherence to internal controls, processes and policies and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
? Provide exemplary levels of accuracy and efficiency preparing and reviewing financial statements, performing reconciliations of accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
? Work alongside company president, delivering analysis of multiple financial projects and providing guidance to support the decision-making process, including acquisition of companies and real estate.
? Steered continuous process improvement strategy, such as the integration of new accounting software packages into AS400 accounting system, including fixed asset and inventory modules.
? Drive continuous enhancement of internal controls and processes to optimize accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reporting.
? Cultivate and sustain close relationships with external organizations and financial institutions to facilitate successful negotiation and review of loan proposals, and enable efficient preparation of compliance certificates for loan covenants.
? Manage property tax appeals, including attending hearings and working closely with attorneys and real estate appraisers to successfully secure tax liability reduction, resulting in saving thousands of dollars annually.
? Secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax savings by maximizing depreciation expense through Section 179 and bonus depreciation.
? First person hired as Controller at the company; recognized for reducing the burden of external auditors to rectify errors during annual audits and served as liaison to banks for initiating loans, reviewing documents and financing.
MUTUAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, Metairie, LA Sep 2008 � Apr 2010
Controller
Steered accounting functions, including posting journal entries, performing general ledger account reconciliations and wire transfers, and overseeing accounts payable. Directed planning and execution of internal audits and established robust processes, procedures and internal controls to maximize efficiencies in financial reporting and compliance.
? Led preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
? Provided guidance to the Board of Directors, by presenting detailed reports and recommendations.
? Formulated detailed and accurate forecasts and insight enabling development of annual budgets.
POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE, APAC, Metairie, LA Dec 2004 � Aug 2008
Senior Auditor
Applied effective accounting and management skills to oversee and steer a compliant and accurate auditing process for clients that included automobile dealerships, governmental entities, not-for-profit companies and profit sharing plans. Ensured all accounting and financial reporting maintained alignment with internal controls and policies, and regulatory standards and requirements.
? Conducted detailed reviews and prepared detailed financial statements for multiple companies, identified and advised on issues and discrepancies, to support the continued enhancement and control.
BRAVER SCHIMLER PIERCE JENKINS, LLP Sep 2003 � Nov 2004
Staff Auditor
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Business Administration, Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Atlanta, GA, 2003
Concentration: Accounting
One of the highest rated business schools in the country.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) � Inactive
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Jewish Community Day School, Parents Association, Treasurer
Odyssey House Louisiana, Audit Committee
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Various Financial Management Applications and Software
NCompass (AS400)