Gergana Slavkov

About Gergana Slavkov

As a highly accomplished Corporate Controller with over 15 years of experience in financial management, I have a proven track record of delivering results and driving growth in complex organizations. I have a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and have honed my skills in leadership, team management, and process improvement.Throughout my career, I have successfully led accounting teams and managed financial operations for companies in diverse industries, including Food Manufacturing, Luxury Appliances, Cut Graphics and Print Media, IT Services, and Consumer Products. I have a strong ability to identify inefficiencies and streamline processes, which has resulted in significant cost savings for my employers. Additionally, I am skilled in establishing financial controls, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.As a Corporate Controller, I am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing financial strategies, and providing insights to senior management. I have experience in preparing financial statements, presenting financial data to stakeholders, and leading financial planning and analysis.Systems knowledge: • Oracle Accounting Software Experience• Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP• BPCS ERP• SAP ERP(BPO)• Planful (aka Host Analytics) Consolidation and Planning (BPO)• BI Reporting• SAGE Fixed Assets• Expert-level MS Office • JD Edwards and Hubble Reporting• Bottomline AP Automation Solution• ADP & Paychex Payroll Systems

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   Nellson

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly financials. Implement internal controls, policies, and procedures in accordance with company policies. Stabilize and monitor the implementation of multi-company ERP implementation to include tactical training. Maintain a robust external audit procedure with 3 years of no major findings. Efficient management of cash flow, debt, and collections. Oversee monthly closing activities for 4 locations. Responsible for Intercompany reconciliation and elimination.• Lead the implementation of financial consolidation, reporting, and planning software (Planful), fully integrated with JDE ERP. Decreased month-end close time from 9 to 5 days.• Implemented a user-friendly Accounts Payable automated software across all US locations: Bottomline, fully integrated with JDE. Reduced invoice processing time by 50% and increased volume throughput without additional headcount to support the growth of the business. • Identified and drove ADP Monthly Payroll automation and integration with JDE to minimize manual intervention and risk, saving 18 work hours a month.• Realigned department talent; mentored and promoted several team members to include advancement from Collection Specialist to AR Supervisor. Retained top talent. • Lead the accounting team through a treasury migration from CNB International to Business Suit and successfully trained all staff members on the new functionalities.• Heavily involved and supported the implementation of JDE ERP across multiple companies ensuring the accuracy and the uniformity of the COA and the integrity of the financials.

Education

• University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria

  Associate, Finance

  2002 — 2004

• Pacific States University

  BA, Accounting

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Fixed Assets
• Reporting & Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Balance
• Financial Modeling
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis
• Trend Analysis
• Consolidation
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Accounting
• Cash Management
• International Accounting
• Gaap
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Cash Flow
• Headcount
• Margin Analysis
• Accruals
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• General Ledger
• 10q
• Cash
• Budgets
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Budget Analysis
• Expenses
• P&L
• Budgeting
• Year End Close
• Special Projects
• Monthly Close
• Great Plains Software
• Monthly Reporting
• Great Plains
• Financial Control
• Excel