CECILE WELSBY

3187 SW 50th Street ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

954-805-3101 ~ cwelsby16@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Accomplished and seasoned Controller with solid and progressive experience in di
recting all facets of accounting and financial functions within organizations. H
ighly skilled in effectively collaborating with all members of the organization
to achieve business and financial objectives. Adept in streamlining financial pr
ocesses, enhancing productivity levels, and implementing technology solutions. T
echnical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Great Plains Dynamics, QuickBooks Ente
rprise, and Timberline.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Accounting
* Financial Statements
* General Ledger Activity
* Cash Management
* Process Improvement
* Financial Management
* Budget Management
* Financial Analysis
* Human Resources
* Staff Management
* Financial Reporting
* P&L Management
* GAAP Compliance
* Tax Return Preparation
* Asset Management
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
LENDER'S CLEARING HOUSE MANAGEMENT, Hallandale Beach, FL (2006 - Present)
Controller
* Provided leadership and direction to a team responsible for managing financial
functions.
* Led financial management and accounting functions utilizing superior quantitat
ive skills.
* Supervised and trained the staff of 11 in performing at optimal levels.
* Managed general ledger activity including account analysis, account reconcilia
tion, journal entry preparation, and closing.
* Performed budget management and variance analysis tasks.
* Handled accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow management, job costi
ng, human resources, and payroll functions.
* Maintained full responsibility for financial reporting and ensured the financi
al integrity of all management reports.
* Played a key role in improving financial processes and producing timely financ
ial statements.
* Prepared account reconciliations associated with 100+ inter-company accounts,
bank accounts, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and amortizations.
SOUTHCOAST PARTNERS, Delray Beach, FL (2002 - 2006)
Controller/Contract Administrator/Director of Operations
* Directed all aspects of general ledger responsibilities.
* Executed financial statement preparation in a timely manner, which aided in fi
nancial decision-making activities.
* Cultivated positive relationships with vendors, contractors, suppliers, engine
ers, inspectors, attorneys, mortgage brokers, and condo associations.
* Appointed as the Interim Director of Operations during a condo conversion of 1
92 unit apartment complex.
CROCKER REALTY TRUST/KOGER EQUITY, INC., Boca Raton, FL (1999 - 2002)
Divisional Controller
* Maintained accountability for general ledger activity, financial management, a
nd accounting tasks.
* Spearheaded efforts to collect $1.5M in past due receivables, which enhanced c
ash flow.
* Introduced a corporate reorganization and restructured the division using chan
ge management expertise.
* Brought the division into compliance and ensured the division remained in comp
liance during tenure.
* Supervised a team of 3 responsible for in excess of 1,000 commercial tenants.
* Performed CAM budgeting, actual, and true-up calculations using Excel.
* Played an integral role in the migration from Timberline to MRI.
Early Career:
Controller - Priority Communications, Boca Raton, FL (1996 - 1999)
Controller - Tri-Star Building Corporation, Boca Raton, FL (1995 - 1996)
Controller - Decade Computer Services, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL (1992 - 1995)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Newman University, Wichita, KS
Florida Real Estate Associate License
Florida Community Association Manager (CAM) License