Michelle R. Dattalo, CPA
Controller
2004 - Present
Controller - C2 Associates, Phoenix, AZ
Financial consultant for a government consulting services company responsible for expense collection and review, client billings, and collections. Special projects include proposal development cost accounting standards guidance and FAR rulings implementation.
2003 - 2005
Controller, Kensington Properties, Fort Worth, Texas
Exclusively responsible for all accounting for a property management company with approximately forty active tenants. Accounting includes billings, collections, tax preparation and filing, and review of investment opportunities. Currently converting the existing accounting software to a new system. Responsibilities also include preparation of all monthly financial reports, credit filings and special projects analysis.
2000 - 2003
Regional Finance Manager, Carter and Burgess, Fort Worth, Texas
Finance Manager over the Retail/Distribution Division of an Architecture and Engineering Company. The division consists of nine nationwide locations and approximately 300 people. Responsibilities include supervision of a staff of twelve, monthly financial closings, divisional reporting, project manager training and cost analysis type projects.
1997 - 2000
Finance Manager, Raytheon Systems Engineering, West Palm Beach, Florida
Administrator over all financial operations including GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly financial reports and specialized reports required by the U. S. Navy, corporate offices and local management. Analyzed operations, completed reconciliations and supervised twelve personnel.
1996 - 1997
Cost Accounting Manager, Raytheon Systems Engineering, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
Overseas position requiring the authorization of monthly journal entries, preparation and submission of all financial reports and contractor required documents and supervision of a large accounting staff. Oversaw the collection of a large accounts receivable portfolio and analyzed monthly budget variances.
1995 - 1996
Senior Internal Auditor, Raytheon Systems Engineering, Kwajalein Marshall Islands
Multi-faceted auditor position involving large scale audits for a wide variety of contractor areas. Detailed analysis of costs incurred for reasonableness and to ensure allow ability as well as opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies. Supervised and coordinated quarterly physical inventories of retail operations.
1994 - 1995
Senior Revenue Analyst, American Airlines, Dallas, Texas
Coordinated the reporting of sales revenues from travel agencies worldwide. Prepared monthly journal entries for related commissions paid to travel agencies by the airline and analyzed for reasonableness. Corresponded with international locations regularly to assist with procedures and operational questions.
1990 - 1994
Senior Auditor, Ernst and Young, Fort Worth, Texas
Audited financial statements for various clients of all sizes in fields of Aerospace and Defense, Health Care, Mortgage Banking, Small Business and Manufacturing. Supervised staff auditors and prepared financial statements including client suggestions.
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