Delaina Baker (Beaugh)

Experience

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  Laventhol and Horwarth

  Dec 1987 - Nov 1990

  Staff Accoutant and Staff Tax Accountant

  Staff Accountant and Staff Tax Accountant for a Large Public Accounting firm. Worked on a variety of clients in various industries.

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  Tenneco Energy (Now part of El Paso Energy)

  Dec 1990 - May 1996

  SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/GROUP LEADER
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  Living Centers of America /Mariner Post Acute

  May 1996 - Nov 1998

  Accounting Systems Manager
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  CORESTAFF Services

  Dec 1998 - Nov 2007

  Assistant Controller

  ASSISTANT CONTROLLERSupervised the daily management of the general ledger and accounts payable team members. Crafted internal financial statements and special reports to assist senior management and field support. Executed quarterly calculations for the Executive Retirement Plan and Rabi Trust. Organized the testing of PeopleSoft GL and AP processes to identify proper system upgrades and expand technical capabilities. Utilized nVision writer to maintain PeopleSoft financials and monthly matrix- and tabular-style reports. Managed the fixed-asset accountant reporting activity within the FAS system.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Conducted variance reports and ratio analyses to determine prospective needs and areas for improvement.• Coordinated audits and mid-year reviews with Ernst & Young auditors with an emphasis on producing consolidated financial reporting, fluctuations, narratives and support schedules.• Supported two legal reorganizations by providing all information and entries associated with the reorganizations.• Recognized for exemplary contributions with an Employee of the Year distinction Show less

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  Carriage Services

  Jun 2008 - now

  FUNERAL HOME FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGEROversee the comprehensive financial segment reporting across 178 funeral home locations with more than $192M in net revenues. Direct the performance and adherence to quality standards of the 13-member accounting department with a focus on General Ledger monthly close processes. Utilize Hyperion Essbase to prepare weekly contract control logs. Establish accounting training and educational processes to expedite the development of the field administrative staff.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Develop supporting schedules and roll-forward to support quarterly external audits with full variance analysis on income statements and balance sheet accounts.• Implement and monitored internal controls and SOX testing to ensure proper operational procedures.• Facilitate senior leaders making critical decisions by producing financial statements, variance analyses and reports.• Design and test system upgrades related to Dynamics and Essbase/Hyperion 11 and within the in-house system. Show less

  • Retired

    May 2023 - now

  • FUNERAL HOME FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

    Jun 2008 - May 2023