Franca Taciani
Laval,QC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Financial Services Manager with a proven track record at Forum Outdoor Living / Crema Outdoor North America, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and maintaining organizational financial health. Skilled in financial software and audit management, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and adaptability. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and fostering team collaboration.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Services Manager
Forum Outdoor Living / Crema Outdoor North America
04.2016 - Current
- Implemented best practices in accounting procedures to maintain consistency across departments.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by implementing robust internal controls and audit procedures.
- Evaluated and approved journal entries, helping to keep accounts current and accurate.
- Maintained financial health of organization.
- Oversaw multifaceted accounting operations encompassing payroll, AP/AR and tax submittals.
- Worked with accounting staff to efficiently coordinated month-end closing and reporting activities.
- Verified account reconciliations and monitored general accounting work to keep team on-track with daily and monthly functions.
- Processed transactions deposits, withdrawals and payments to loan accounts for customers.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Finance Officer
English Montreal School Board
09.2004 - 04.2016
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and maintain best practices.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Assisted employees with navigating online self-service portals for accessing paystubs, updating direct deposit information, and managing tax withholdings.
- Contributed significantly to successful completion of year-end financial audits through diligent record keeping and attention to detail in reconciling accounts.
- Collaborated with HR department to ensure accurate employee records, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
- Managed end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse workforce within strict deadlines.
- Supported employees during transitions such as promotions or terminations by ensuring proper adjustments were made in their payrolls.
- Resolved complex payroll issues promptly, maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
- Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions, and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding to employee inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality by securely storing sensitive employee information according to established data protection protocols.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual reviews to provide necessary documentation and answer questions related to the company''s payroll processes.
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
- Managed garnishments, deductions, and other adjustments to ensure accurate payroll calculations and compliance with legal requirements.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Administrative Assistant
Delta Air Lines
10.1984 - 12.2001
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Education
Human Resources And Management Certificate - Human Resources
Concordia University
Montreal06.2014
No Degree - Secretarial Studies
Vanier College
Montreal1984
High School Diploma -
Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School
Pierrefonds, QC06.1983
Skills
- Financial Software Proficiency
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit management
- Customer Service
- Monthly Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Finance and accounting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Professionalism
- Recruitment and hiring
- Analytical Thinking
- Sales Support
- Staff Management
- Accounting management
- Sales professional
- Financial Reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Financial Services Manager
Forum Outdoor Living / Crema Outdoor North America
04.2016 - Current
Finance Officer
English Montreal School Board
09.2004 - 04.2016
Administrative Assistant
Delta Air Lines
10.1984 - 12.2001
Human Resources And Management Certificate - Human Resources
Concordia University
No Degree - Secretarial Studies
Vanier College
High School Diploma -
Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School
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