Tamara McGowen

About Tamara McGowen

A results-driven, well-educated professional with 7 years experience in various functions whose skills and background revolve around Budget Management and Analysis. Proven ability to quickly build rapport, establish trust, train and motivate people of all levels in order to achieve corporate objectives. Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude and commitment to excellence while executing key positions involving project coordination. Goal: To work for a growing accounting or audit firm to maximize the skills as a professional that I have received and the education that I have acquired.Goal: To excel in the accounting field in a manner that elevates the organization into a national or international leader.Specialties: fund accounting, project management, GL and POC accounting.

Experience

1. Financial Controller

   Symfoni.Io

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Led the financial integration of a key acquisition, resulting in a 35% revenue boost. • Implemented Sage Intacct as the ERP system, enhancing financial reporting efficiencies. • Developed standardized processes across multiple entities to streamline operations. • Coordinated insurance and audit engagements, achieving significant savings for the corporation.• Actively managed Cash Flow and banking relationships to ensure cash availability for ongoing operations. • Accurately projected project revenues and expenses to ensure profitability and forecasted outcomes decreasing losses by up to 40%.

Education

• Texas Woman's University

  BS, Psychology

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  MS, Accounting and Financial Management

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, General Business

Skills

• G/L Reconciliations
• Sap
• Invoicing
• Internal Audit
• Account Reconciliation
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Service Awards
• Finance
• Outlook
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Management
• Gaap
• Financial Reporting
• Nonprofits
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Journal Entries
• Accounts Payable
• Cost Accounting
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Auditing
• Accruals
• Budget Process
• Fixed Assets
• Data Analysis
• Budget Monitoring
• Cash Flow
• Financial Statements
• Month End Close
• Microsoft Excel