CLAUDIA J.

CARROLL
434 South 18th Street * Allentown, PA 18104 * 610-739-8837(c) 610-841-1870(h) *
ccc757d8@westpost.net
ACCOUNTING MANAGER or ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
MBA-educated analytical manager with 15+ years of multi-industry accounting and
project management experience including a 4 year public accounting background. K
nown for high personal and professional integrity. Proven ability to accurately
reconcile and resolve accounts and projects. Committed to proactive leadership a
nd quick startup of projects and financial activities. Reputation for forward-th
inking strategic planning, business acumen, and effective employee management. T
rack record of efficiency and cost savings.
* Reconciliations - Bank Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Complex and Mishand
led Accounts
* Project Management - Balancing Competing Priorities, Team Leadership, Accounta
bility
* Problem Solving - Investigation & Research, Financial Strategy, Process Reengi
neering
* Written & Oral Communications - C-Level Relations, Employee Training & Develop
ment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP / HEALTH NETWORK, Allentown, PA * 2005-2010
Accounting Supervisor
Led a $12M/month cash processing department with 6 direct reports providing cash
intake for a group of 400 credentialed physicians under the umbrella of Lehigh
Valley Health Network. Held monthly meetings with the Corporate Controller and E
xecutive Vice President of Finance to review financials and provide key support
to month-end close. Reconciled banking and outstanding checks. Tracked multimill
ion dollar facilities and construction projects and committed capital and fixed
asset schedules. Played an essential role in developing cost center operating bu
dgets as Finance Partner.
* Verified and reconciled computer inventory in a project encompassing 70 cost c
enters and approximately 2,500 pieces of equipment in 9 months while also managi
ng a full workload.
* Designed and deployed a new, integrated process for reconciling multiple bank
accounts within a large managed account and documented it to facilitate scalabil
ity for rapidly growing transaction volume.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, Bethlehem, PA * 2004-2005
Interim Accounting & Project Manager
As a contract accounting consultant, provided interim financial services and gui
dance for Gracedale Nursing Home (Nazareth, PA).
* Directed 2 Gracedale employees in a major Medicare reconciliation project to s
uccessfully match county nursing home system receipts with online records of Sta
te payments from a 5 year period.
* Analyzed 2 bank accounts and hundreds of daily transactions to reconcile gener
al ledger and bank balances daily.
DAY ENTERPRISES, INC., Allentown, PA * 2003-2004
Corporate Controller
Provided a full range of financial oversight including hands-on cash flow manage
ment, bank reconciliation, general ledger audits, and payroll. Partnered with ou
tside auditor to prepare tax returns.
* Spearheaded a cross-departmental effort involving all company heads to reduce
costs 15%, culminating in a 15% improvement in profit.
THE RAPHAEL GROUP, Philadelphia, PA * 2000-2002
Assistant Controller / Office Manager / IT Network Manager
Organized and maintained financial records and office documentation. Supervised
front and back office staff. Provided troubleshooting for computers and e-mail,
and managed third-party consultants as needed for major problems and routine sys
tem maintenance.

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THE RAPHAEL GROUP (continued)

* Reorganized an accounting department that was run previously by employees with
no accounting or bookkeeping experience.
* Established formal procedures and processes for expense reporting, accounts re
ceivable, billing, and internal and financial controls.
MUSSELMAN ADVERTISING, INC., Allentown, PA * 1998-1999
Accounting Manager
Charged with restoring departmental integrity following the termination of the p
revious Accounting Manager, who had embezzled nearly $2M in corporate funds over
12 years. Uncovered evidence to support successful legal action against the emp
loyee. Regained trust in financial activities. Performed a comprehensive audit t
o reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable to the general ledger.
* Reflected the company's first profits in more than a decade after turning arou
nd an accounting department that had been virtually destroyed by corporate embez
zlement.
* Selected to research, identify, and compare financial software in preparation
for Y2K and to replace the outdated existing system that had played a major role
in enabling the earlier fraudulent activities.
BELOIT MANHATTAN, Clarks Summit, PA * 1995-1998
Accounting Manager / Facilitator
Served as Head of Accounting for 7 Beloit plants around the world. Managed 10 di
rect reports and provided insight to the Corporate Controller, Senior Management
, and department heads. Led internal audits and cost variance analysis.
* Streamlined processes to achieve a 3 day month end accounting close down from
7-10 days across 5 plants in the US, 1 in Canada, and 1 in France in only 3 mont
hs.
* Earned recognition from the Controller for excellence in accounting leadership
in the form of frequent oral praise and superior written performance reviews.
HEYCO, INC., Allentown, PA * 1991-1995
Senior Accountant
Contributed to numerous cross-functional efforts including researching and selec
ting financial software and tools. Compiled and analyzed financial results for t
he Metals Stamping Division. Reconciled bank statements and the corporate money
market account, carefully guarding confidential and sensitive data.
* Supported the CFO as the only accountant on special financial projects across
all of the company's 5 subsidiary companies.
* Awarded multiple projects originally assigned to the department's 2 CPAs as a
result of proven financial savvy, problem solving skills, tenacity, and dedicati
on to exceeding expectations.
* Developed analytical program tools in close cooperation with Corporate Program
mers.
Early Career: Senior Staff Accountant, Stone, Cyphers, et al CPAs - Led external
audits, and performed tax preparation and bookkeeping.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance GPA 4.0 out of 4.0
South University, Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Accounting * cum laude
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
PC, Network Environments, AS400, JD Edwards, Zytax, Lawson Portal, QuickBooks, A
DP, Lawson, Great Plains, Visibility Reflections, Agama, Impact Encore, StrataCa
p.net, StrataTrak.net, IDX Basic Certification