Nalisa Slayman-Mason
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Analytical and strategic Assistant Controller known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth financial operations and team collaboration.
Skilled in managing financial operations and guiding accounting teams. Background includes overseeing everyday financial activities, preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenditure, and implementing effective financial strategies. Strengths lie in robust analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, adherence to compliance standards, and strategic planning capabilities. In previous roles, contributed to organizational growth through improved efficiency and cost control measures.
Driven professional adept at guiding organizational growth through robust financial strategies and management. Well-versed in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards and procedures. Stellar several-year background growing organizations.
Talented professional with expertise managing all aspects of financial operations. Adept in improving internal controls to mitigate risks and developing high-performing teams. Accomplished in guiding financial strategies that contribute to exponential organizational growth.
Strategic professional in financial management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Hackman Capital Partners
Los Angeles
08.2015 - Current
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for diverse real estate investments.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated annual budgeting and forecasting activities across departments.
- Collaborated closely with various departments within the organization to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinated external audits with auditors; reviewed audit findings and recommendations with senior leadership team members.
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, trial balances and statement of cash flows.
- Supervised and coordinated assigned audits ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Advised management regarding capital investments decisions based on analysis of ROI calculations.
- Provided technical guidance to staff on accounting issues related to revenue recognition, fixed assets management, cost allocation methods.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes through automation or improved controls over data accuracy.
- Researched complex accounting topics such as leases, consolidations and derivatives.
- Analyzed monthly financial results against budget and forecast; investigated variances when necessary.
- Participated in special projects related to improving operational efficiencies within the department.
- Prepared detailed monthly variance analysis reports for review by executive management team.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and managed financial reporting processes to validate internal and external financial results align with GAAP.
- Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Streamlined operations to improve on-time collections and reduce invoice processing time.
- Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to deliver comprehensive financial information to facilitate decision making for management, stakeholders and parent company.
- Led annual financial audit and preparation of support for audited financial statements.
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
- Executed periodic budgeting and modeling to project monthly cash requirements.
- Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
- Implemented multiple software conversions, desktop setup, and staff training.
- Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
- Complied with SOX guidelines and developed policies to maintain compliance with other regulatory statutes.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures for accounting operations.
- Coordinated and finalized quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Trained junior staff on accounting practices and software utilization.
- Developed financial models to support investment decision-making processes.
- Assisted in audit preparation and liaised with external auditors effectively.
- Implemented internal controls to improve financial compliance and efficiency.
- Managed financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to align with organizational goals.
- Evaluated internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and accountability.
- Directed audits and liaised with external auditors for financial assessments.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to improve operational efficiency.
- Guided finance team in daily operations and professional development.
- Analyzed financial data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with department heads to ensure fiscal responsibility across projects.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management, and budgets.
- Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and reporting requirements such as SEC filings.
- Developed key performance metrics and dashboards which enabled management decision making based on real-time data.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Coordinated timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers to manage cash flow.
- Evaluated potential investments and acquisitions from a financial perspective and recommended appropriate action plans.
- Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Collaborated with program leaders and staff to provide education and training on finance and accounting procedures.
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance employee engagement.
- Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent for various positions.
- Facilitated training programs to improve employee skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw performance management systems to evaluate employee contributions.
- Led conflict resolution efforts to maintain a positive workplace environment.
- Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while minimizing disruption in operations.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Assisted in developing succession planning strategies for key positions within the organization.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
Staff Accountant
Beacon Communities
10.2014 - Current
- Complete tenant rent reconciliations, as well as bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial statements, to be distributed to owners
- Prepare financial information specific to each property for annual audits
- Communicate with property managers about accounting issues specific to their properties
- Prepare 3rd party reports
Cash up
Whole Foods Market
09.2010 - Current
- Audit and reconcile all register terminals
- Research and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare bank deposits
Assistant Property Accountant
The Copley Group
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Entered invoices and completed vendor payments
- Updated vendor information in Yardi and answered vendor billing questions
- Prepared resident lease renewals using Yardi and updated resident information
- Assisted property managers with accounting issues
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepared monthly financial statements
Production Coordinator
FedEx Office
08.2010 - 08.2012
Teller
Bank of America
06.2009 - 01.2010
Education
MBA - Accounting Concentration by way of the 4 +1 Program
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting – Concentration in fraud examination
Johnson & Wales University
Skills
- MRI
- Yardi
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft programs
- Detail oriented
- Hard working
- Welcomes challenges
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- GAAP compliance
- Audit coordination
- Variance analysis
- Accounting principles
- Financial modeling
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Month end close
- Cash flow management
- Accounting
- General ledger management
- Preparing financial statements
- Financial planning
- Fixed asset management
- Lease accounting
- GAAP
- General ledger accounting
- Internal controls
- Commission calculation
- Audit preparation
- Revenue recognition
- Intercompany transactions
- Financial statement preparation
- Capital budgeting
- Bank reconciliation
- Project accounting
- Payroll processing
- Financial forecasting
- US GAAP proficiency
- Statement reconciliation
- Project management
- Finance
- Budget compliance
- Staff management
- Accounting management
- Account reconciliation
- Policy planning
- Management accounting
- Budget strategy
- Financial controls implementation
- Internal control management
- Office workflow improvements
- Budget administration
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Trend analysis
- Financial statement review
- Budget development
- Expense control
- Variance resolution
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Audit management
- Team oversight
- Budget preparation
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Hackman Capital Partners
08.2015 - Current
Staff Accountant
Beacon Communities
10.2014 - Current
Assistant Property Accountant
The Copley Group
09.2013 - 10.2014
Cash up
Whole Foods Market
09.2010 - Current
Production Coordinator
FedEx Office
08.2010 - 08.2012
Teller
Bank of America
06.2009 - 01.2010
MBA - Accounting Concentration by way of the 4 +1 Program
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting – Concentration in fraud examination
Johnson & Wales University