Tara Crane

Mesa, Arizona 85209 480.695.8347 taracrane@yahoo.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taracraneaz

CORPORATE CONTROLLER SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

Dedicated financial professional with over 20 years experience in corporate accounting, finance,
budgeting, reporting, and MIS in diverse industries and multi-site operations.
Bottom-line operations and business manager successful with spearheading projects, analyzing data, and
capturing bottom-line reductions through innovative process improvements.
Strong internal and external relationships; excellent verbal and written communication skills; record of
financial results achieved through technology innovation and team inspiration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Risk & Financial Management

Cash Flow Forecasting & Analysis
Inventory Management

Financial Reporting
Budget Development
Long-Range Forecasting

GAAP Compliance
Tax Management
ERP System Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

URGENT CARE EXTRA-Mesa, Arizona
9/20144/2016
Closely held multi-entity, multi-state healthcare provider with combined revenues of $60M.
Controller
Reporting to the CFO, conducted accurate, timely management and quality control of financial analysis and
reporting; accounting; financial statement preparation; budgeting; cashflow projections and forecasting;
ledgers; and compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

Prepared and published monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement packages for a multi-state,
multi-entity company with combined revenue of $60 million.
Managed daily cash flow to ensure adequate availability of funds to cover daily operations costs of 35
urgent care clinics, aggressive expansion of new clinics, and delivery of accurate and comprehensive
financials for long term strategy planning.
Maintained and strengthened internal controls by developing and documenting business processes and
accounting procedures.
Worked with external CPA on tax related issues and year-end audits.
Maintained proficiency of financial staff by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning,
monitoring and assessing job results.

Key Accomplishments

Captured $60,000 labor cost savings by assuming payroll processing for over 1000 employees from HR.
Trained new employees on processes and procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Transitioned accounting systems from cash to accrual, ensuring GAAP compliance. Implemented
procedures for accurate inventory management.
Converted accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct, a cloud-based program with multi entity
interface. Each division was able to maintain full financial statement reporting and consolidated financial
statements for the first time.
Led the due diligence process that resulted in the successful $80 million sale of 14 urgent care clinics in
and around Las Vegas, Nevada.
Initiated audit of EHR system discovering $400,000 misappropriation of funds, and worked with
authorities to recover $225,000.

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CLEAR FUNDS-Tempe, Arizona
Privately held, asset-based real estate lender with $10M Gross Revenue.
Finance/Accounting Manager

10/20099/2014

Oversaw the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed Assets, and financial reporting of all
entities. Prepared Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, and quarterly and
year-end financial reports. Maintained A/R, A/P, G/L, and Payroll.

Completed and reviewed all balance sheet reconciliations; identified and communicated findings.
Conducted default analysis on prospective new loans. Prepared payoff demands and loan documents and
deliver to escrow agents. Worked with private lenders to ensure availability of funds for loans.
Formulated annual budget for three separate companies; delivered timely explanations of variances
between actual results and forecasts/budgets; and suggested corrective actions to management.
Wrote and maintained new employee, policies and procedures, accounting controls manuals, and
information material for potential new investors.
Conducted all monthly reporting for private investors and lenders.
Established and maintained blanket property insurance policy for all financed properties. Provided clients
with proof of insurance at time of loan closing.
Helped investors to establish self-directed IRAs and worked with custodian to transfer funds for
investment in private placement memorandum.
Worked with external CPA on tax return preparation and year-end audits.

PRO TAX SERVICES-Youngstown, AZ

Public Accounting firm specializing in tax and accounting services.
Senior Accountant

6/200710/2009

Managed general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, fixed assets, tax, and payroll
functions. Prepared monthly financial statements, and maintained general ledger for clients in various
industries. Prepared and reviewed tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.

Interviewed, hired, coached, and managed two accounting professionals. Conducted initial and ongoing
training, set objectives, and managed individual performance.
Key participant in IRS audits. Represented clients and negotiated reduced tax liabilities; mitigated
penalties and interest; and reduced IRS tax liabilities for individual and corporate clients.
Prepared monthly company and contractor sales tax reports.
Assisted client with establishing and maintaining banking relationships.
Prepared job cost reports for clients in manufacturing and contracting industries. Recommended costsavings opportunities to management.
Reviewed and analyzed accounts and financial performance.
Helped employers setup benefit programs; revised plans to reduce costs and fiduciary responsibilities.

EDUCATION
DEVRY UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows| Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook
SAP | Hyperion Enterprises | MAS90 | Great Plains | QuickBooks Pro | Peachtree | Quicken
Intacct | Pro Series | Lacerte | ATX