• Recently completed 15-week Accounting for Small Business Certificate from Merrimack College, including training in general accounting principles, Excel, QuickBooks, and managerial accounting.
• Currently working in bookkeeping capacity at family-owned furniture store. Maintain general ledger and cash accounts, process invoices, and reconciles accounts monthly. Processes payroll for small team. Performs financial analysis and advises owners on financial matters.
• Financial Analyst at Emirates NBD Bank in Dubai, UAE (2018-2019). Analyzed banking data and created reports for management. Recorded detailed accounting transactions to General Ledger. Prepared budgets, including forecasting and analysis.
• Served as Executive Assistant at Iraqi Embassy in Saudi Arabia, undergoing rigorous hiring process (2016-2018). Organized meetings and events for up to 400 people, including budget management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel). Basic proficiency in QuickBooks.
• MBA and BA from Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Leadership and Entrepreneurship courses from Oxford University.

• Recently certified bookkeeping professional with 8 years of prior accounting experience working for a global insurance company in Ethiopia. Upon relocating to the U.S., pursued professional development opportunities to sharpen skills required by U.S. employers.
• Completed 15-week Accounting for Small Business Certificate from Merrimack College, including training in general accounting principles, Excel, QuickBooks, and managerial accounting.
• Promoted 4 times to Senior Accountant at global insurance company, where she managed a team of 3 accountants and a cashier (2003-2015). Prepared financial reports, maintained general ledger, reconciled accounts, posted all purchases, managed invoicing, and prepared monthly payroll for 100+ employees. Re-organized financial document filing system.
• U.S. work experience in field of home healthcare. Eager to transition to basic bookkeeping role at growing company. Expertise in AP, AR, journal entries, bank reconciliation, month-end close, and payroll.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel); Peachtree and Sage Accpac accounting software; and zoom. Basic proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, Addis-Ababa University and multiple U.S. certifications in accounting, administration, and healthcare.

• 16 years of project and operations management experience in non-profit education services, event services and the defense industry. Recently obtained Certificate in Small Business Accounting through 15-week intensive program offered by Merrimack College that included financial and managerial accounting, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Education Associate for Junior Achievement, Finance Park (2018-2020). Organized, trained, and managed large numbers of adult volunteers each week; supported students and teachers through personal finance simulation; and maintained volunteer database (CRM).
• Co-Owned and ultimately sold successful event services and products company (2009-2017), working with clients to fulfill orders for approximately 85 events annually.
• Held several technical project management roles at Lockheed Martin Corporation (2000-2006). As Project Engineer, managed scheduling, risk management, and configuration management functions within a large shipbuilding program ($2B contract). Also served as Team Lead of Special Projects for Navy Liaison Office where she managed foreign military sales, tracked spending and schedule on a weapon system program, developed program progress reports, and briefed the Navy customer. Received Letter of Recognition from the Department of the Navy, as well as a company Special Recognition Award for her work.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Advanced Excel; QuickBooks; and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• B.A., George Washington University and B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University. Previously held Secret-level clearance.

• Over a decade of senior-level accounting and audit experience.
• Sr. Internal Auditor at top S&P 500 REIT firm (2011-present). Redeveloped risk-based property audit program and implemented process improvements, including data analytics-driven risk assessment and automated testing templates. Managed implementation of company-wide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) tool, including design, testing, and user training. Lead auditor on large residential properties, construction projects, and internal risk-based initiatives.
• Recently started own consulting firm to provide bookkeeping, accounting, and controller services to small businesses. Also supports local nonprofits and political campaigns with their treasury needs.
• Started career in public accounting at KPMG (2009-2011).
• Masters and Bachelors in Accounting from Hampton University.

J.H. is a collaborative accounting and financial systems professional, with a passion for problem solving.  She has more than 15 years experience in accounting, internal audit, project management, and financial systems. Since 2018 J.H. has been self-employed, providing accounting and QuickBooks implementation services to clients in construction, retail, not for profit and professional services environments. Prior to that she worked at the Boston Consulting Group, for ten years, in progressive business systems roles, where she managed global financial systems projects, and developed an internal audit program for accounts payable. She also worked for five years at Digitas, playing a key role in implementing an ERP system, and enhancing financial controls. While studying for her accounting qualification she held roles as accountant and assistant controller. Whether implementing an ERP system for a global organization, creating a system of internal controls for a not for profit, or equipping companies with processes and systems for growth, she is always focused on the client’s vision and goals. J.H has worked with Oracle Financials, is a QuickBooks Online Proadvisor, and is highly proficient in Excel. She is ACCA certified (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants  – equivalent to a Masters in Accounting), holds a Bachelors degree in Math and Economics, and has achieved certifications in internal audit and project management.

S.B. has forty (40) years of accounting experience, mainly at the Controller level. SB’s industry focus is in the nonprofit sector, specializing in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, in conjunction with working with operational staff to bridge the corporate philosophy between mission and bottom-line. SB has in-depth experience in managing staff, overseeing the external audit function and reporting, including extensive experience in the preparation of the Uniform Financial Report (UFR) unique to many nonprofit organizations. He’s currently assisting a nonprofit organization through its dissolution process on a as-needed basis. SB is a CPA with an inactive license to practice as an Independent CPA. SB is adept with multiple software platforms, and quickly adapts to new software challenges. He is proficient in Excel, with includes v-lookups and pivot tables. With his Excel experience, SB has converted a manually prepared Statement of Cash Flows to an Excel based process considerably reducing its time of preparation. He holds a BS degree in Accounting from Bentley University.

Controller with 30+ years of diversified finance, accounting, and senior management experience in construction, manufacturing, and related industries. Currently G.E. provides management support, special projects, and advisory services to clients on Boston’s North Shore. An expert in construction accounting, G.E. holds the designation of “Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional”. He has served in CFO/Controller-level roles for companies with revenues from $40 million to over $200 million. In addition to accounting, past responsibilities have included financial reporting, cash management, risk management, and human resources. G.E. is proficient in Advanced Excel and has experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline), Dexter + Chaney Spectrum, and Quickbooks/Quickbooks online Pro Advisor. He holds a BS in Accounting from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Suffolk University. G.E. has a proven track record for building strong teams and promoting positive organizational change through technology and innovation.

• 15+ years of purchase order, invoicing, contracts, administration, and HR experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven business environments. Seeking to transition to a dedicated bookkeeping/accounting role. Completed intensive, 15-week Accounting for Small Business Certificate Program through Merrimack College in June 2021, including training in general accounting principles, Excel, QuickBooks, and managerial accounting.
• Currently working for small homebuilder managing purchase orders and working with vendors to resolve issues.
• Purchasing Administrator at K Hovnanian Homes (2015-2020). Started on short-term project and earned permanent promotion. Responsible for purchase order delivery and accuracy for purchasing, sales and production departments (covering four divisions in multiple states). Successfully sustained 95.5% on-time delivery and accuracy rate. Managed purchasing database, 300+ customer accounts, and over $4M in invoices. Managed contract change process, responded to vendor inquiries, and spearheaded conversion from paper filing to e-filing for 300 Trade Partners in 5 weeks.
• HR Generalist at Union Homes Savings & Loans (2007-2013), a 700-employee mortgage company in Lagos, Nigeria. Responsible for payroll, on-boarding, employee relations, recruiting support, relocation benefits coordination, and records maintenance.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel), HRIS software, purchase order software, and QuickBooks.
• Masters, Human Resource Management, Middlesex University, London, UK and BS, Psychology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Certification in Small Business Accounting, Merrimack College, 2021.

Analytical and strategically focused financial and operations leader with a demonstrated record of achievement in driving growth and profitability in highly competitive markets. For the past 12 years he has owned his own consulting firm providing financial/ operations/fundraising and technology support to various clients. Prior to this he was CFO for a startup company called Boston Technologies from 2010-2012 where he led the company’s first institutional fundraise and prepared the company for sale. From 2006-2008 as CFO North America for GN US Inc he drove the successful turnaround of the direct marketing division with a $25m EBITDA swing in 12 months. Spent 10 years at Bose Corporation where as North American controller he also was a key player in the launch of the Bose Retail Division. He has an MBA from Bentley University with a focus on Corporate Finance.

S.L. is a Controller-level finance professional with 25+ years of accounting experience, including 18+ years of experience managing accounting teams in companies with revenues of up to $750M. Since 2019, he has been an Independent Consultant providing Controller level services to mid-sized enterprises. Prior to consulting, S.L. worked  for a growing architecture & engineering government contractor from 2010-2019, where he was promoted to Controller. From 2006-2010, S.L. worked for a $750M publicly-traded healthcare company initially as an Accounting Manager and then as a Manager in within a newly established Financial Planning & Analysis department. Prior experience includes working for a large public accounting firm and a pharmaceutical distribution firm during multiple acquisitions and integrations. He has strong proficiency in MS Excel as well as proficiency in several accounting softwares platforms, including MS Dynamics 365, JAMIS, Deltek Vision, Quickbooks, and SAP. S.L. has a BS in Accounting from University of Maryland Global Campus as well as a BS in Consumer Economics from University of Maryland. He has an active CPA.