Lenora Grable Grant

Experience

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  West Point< USMA

  May 1995 - Jun 2005

  Financial Budget Analyst

  • Budget Analyst/Accounting Technician, (DCA), 1992–1995, West Point, NY• CFO, National Treasurer , Non Profit, National Organization 2011-2015 • Assistant National Treasurer, Non Profit, 2008-2011• Senior Tax Preparer, H & R Block (2000-2004) Individual/Personal Taxes• Tax Preparer, Individual and Small Business 2004- Present • Small Business Owner, all aspects of a small business• Quality Assurance Evaluator-Contract Officer Representative• Conference Planning and Hotel Contract Management Show less

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  Retail Business Operation

  Jun 1995 - Jul 2019

  Business Manager

  • Financial Manager for Directorate consisting of 5 Restaurants, 2 Department Stores, Cultural Arts Theatre, 100+ Extracurricular Clubs, Special Programs• Successfully reconciled financial statements on a regular basis, performed payroll analysis bi-weekly• Effectively and efficiently managed and directed several million dollar donor and gift funds• Successfully assisted with converting a branch from a loss to a money and or profitable branch• Formulated, prepared and completed the Directorate Internal policy and procedural manual covering the entire company• Created insightful and actionable financial reports, standards and policies, forward looking financial statements, identified opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement, and tracked financial and operational performance against goals and objectives.• Prepared detailed variance analysis for line item and overall variances to actual to include concise narrative for senior management team• Analyzed the trends of key performance indicators, especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenses and profit margin for the Directorate• Measured performance against goals and monitored the businesses with regard to efficiency, profitability, and effective time and resource management. Identified potential risks and opportunities, and helped develop credible forward looking financial statements. • Completed annual planning, budgeting, operational reporting, weekly production planning, cost reviews and forecasting.• Prepared presentation materials and monthly and quarterly financial reports for management of various functions/departments• Supported the implementation, integration and enhancement of financial systems • Supervised Payroll Technicians, Accounting Technicians and Business Manager• Consolidated, analyzed and prepared financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) taking into account company goals and financial standing Show less

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  Profit and not for profit organisations

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2019

  Business Manager/Program Manager

  • Oversee all aspects of a for profit retail Branch, Inventory, Supply, Personnel, IT, Procurement• Received Special Command awards in recognition of outstanding customer service and performance• Successfully converted a division from a non-profitable one to a profitable one within a 18 month period• Supervise 30 employees within the program, providing guidance, coaching and training• Directs all aspects of a multitude of multi-million dollar projects on a regular basis, serving as the Contract Office Representative (scope, budget, procurement, schedule, risks, resources and quality)• Conduct Personnel Management, Hire, Train, Benefit review and analysis• Prepare, Conduct, Monitor financial statement budget/forecast review and preparation• Develop Weekly/Monthly project status reports to Senior Management and Customers• Prepare, manage and analyze budgets, variance reports and forecasts• Review and approve invoices, staff allocations and expense reports• Perform month end financial closing reports and analysis • Review and approve P&L statements, Monitor financial variances and evaluate new opportunities/ financial risks• Assist external auditors with annual and year end operational and financial audits• Supported the implementation, integration and enhancement of a new Point of Sales and financial system • Working Knowledge, utilization and Approving Official of several ERP systems, Credit Card, Payroll, Travel , Accounting, POS • Successfully reconciled financial statements on a regular basis, performed payroll analysis bi-weekly• Effectively and efficiently managed and directed several million dollar donor and gift funds Show less

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  Jul 2019 - now

  AR/Credit Manager