A. Joyce Grant
Controller at Information Systems Laboratories
Controller at Information Systems Laboratories
I am highly accomplished, respected financial leader with distinguished career leading accounting and finance functions for high-growth companies in a variety of industries. 

My greatest asset is my ability to be adept in evaluating business operations and crafting effective road maps that enhance the financial strength of the organization. Colleagues will say that I am a hands-on change agent skilled in managing and developing sophisticated financial systems to grow revenue, minimize costs, and increase efficiency. 

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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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►Trusted business advisor and partner to stakeholders and executive teams.
►Innovative change driver of process improvement initiatives in accounting systems and regulatory compliance.
►Steered global financial operations and delivered operational improvements.
►Reputation for cultivating high-performing and dedicated teams that consistently achieve business goals.

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KEY SKILLS
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Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting | Corporate Governance | Cost Reduction & Avoidance | Due Diligence | Budgeting & Cash Flow Optimization | Accounting Policies & Procedures | Process Redesign & Change Management | Team Building & Leadership | Research & Analysis | Reporting & Presentations | Risk Management | Financial Analysis | Global Operations

I welcome the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals: grant8234@aol.com
Information Systems Laboratories
https://www.linkedin.com/company/information-systems-laboratories
Controller
San Diego, California, United States
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ARES Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ares-corporation
Controller
Proactive leader tasked with overseeing accounting and financial direction for 17 national locations and 4 international locations in South Africa, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Drove efficiency in financial operations and collaborated with C-level executives to develop policies and procedures in alignment with the company’s strategic vision and operational objectives. Subject matter expert in federal, international, and state and local compliance; auditing procedures; and financial planning projects. 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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►Directed talented, cross-functional 22-member team composed of assistant controller, accounting manager, billing project managers, accounts payable clerk, payroll manager, accounts receivable clerk, and analysts.
►Researched and analyzed trends and anomalies in spending. Created comprehensive solutions to mitigate overspending on travel, supplies, and staff and presented findings to C-level management team.
►Spearheaded accounting system upgrades, moving to complex government-compatible system, Deltek Costpoint, and updated audit report to align with new system. 
►Held sole authority within financial team to prepare highly specialized audits. 
►During period of rapid growth, developed and implemented new policies and procedures to accommodate influx of revenue and spending as well as staffing and infrastructure changes. 
►Delivered $200K in annual cost savings by identifying and onboarding new CPA firm to perform audits and tax preparation.
►Project-managed annual Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance initiatives and submissions. Consistently delivered clean audit reports and established company as DCAA compliant for 13 consecutive years. 
►Authored various business-impacting financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and foreign currency statements.
►Completed audits for 6 consecutive years with no findings.
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Burlingame, CA
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HomeGain
https://www.linkedin.com/company/homegain
Interim Controller
Directed 4 financial professionals, oversaw accounting operations, and served as key member of financial leadership team. Created comprehensive financial statements, forecasts, and analyses in compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and best practices. 

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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►Partnered with IT department to identify and implement new revenue and accounting software to streamline accounting operations and increase efficiency.
►Led tax filings, auditing, and acquisition analysis reporting, as well as liaised with external firm for audit completion. 
►Engaged stakeholders and streamlined financial procedures. Developed and implemented new internal processes to ensure accuracy in reporting various types of revenue. 
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Emeryville, CA
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Kaiser Permanente
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Oakland, CA
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Business Management/Accounting
MBA
Holy Names College
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Accounting and Business/Management
Master's degree
Holy Names University
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