Tosha Alexander, CFE

Experience

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  Club Car

  Apr 1999 - Sept 2000

  Financial Accountant

  Responsibilities included all accounting functions for multiple out of state branch locations. Analyzed various departmental expenses, sales and cost of sales margins. Prepared and filed various state sales and use tax returns. Prepared journal entries for multiple locations at month end.  Reconciled branch inventory accounts  Special projects assigned by the Controller and Accounting Manager Promoted from Accounting Technician to Accountant after six (6) months of employment Show less

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  Party City of Atlanta, Inc.

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2003

  Sr. Financial Analyst

  Provided financial expertise to senior store managers to help improve customer count and average sales. Assisted in the development of the annual operating plan by taking accountability for specific elements of the plan. Assisted store managers on how to better utilize financial and operational information; while conducting analysis on issues that can have high impacts on the organization’s ability to drive profits. Reconciled balance sheet accounts quarterly and cash accounts monthly which included cash, checks and credit card deposits. Maintained fixed assets for all stores and the corporate office. Assisted employees with annual physical inventory counts and processes.  Prepared and analyzed all financial reports for twenty six (26) stores and the corporate office Prepared forecast for CEO, CFO and controller on a monthly basis Managed month end close procedures including processing journal entries and closing the G/L, A/P and A/R modules Assisted corporate operation managers with developing budgets for all twenty six (26) stores  Prepared annual property tax returns for Georgia and Tennessee locations Researched and implemented processes to improve the month end closing cycle Reported directly to the CFO and had frequent interaction with the CEO Promoted from Accountant to Senior Financial Analyst Show less

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  Del Monte Fresh Produce

  Feb 2004 - Jun 2008

  Accounting Manager

  Accountable for four (4)-day month-end closing activities and financial reporting. Responsible for quarterly account reconciliations by preparation and review of documentation sent to internal auditors. Enter and post journal entries and reconcile cash accounts to ensure accuracy. Involved in all key areas of internal controls such as working directly with the compliance of Sarbanes Oxley. Review and validate all accounts payable invoices. Prepare weekly and monthly management reports as it relates to variable and fixed costs. Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required. Responsible for all aspects of accounting functions for the six distribution centers located in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia  Responsible for developing financial reports to assist general managers in improving profitability Validate ending inventory physical counts and valuations provided by locations Perform monthly cash audits at two (2) locations in Georgia Show less

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  Taylor Farms Georgia

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Controller

  Manage all financial/operational accounting activities including monthly closings, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, budgeting and audits. Build, manage and supervise the work direction of the accounting staff on the day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger, including billing and revenue recognition issues, inventory tracking and costing, fixed assets management, sales and use taxes filings, and other accounting related responsibilities. Assessment, development and implementation of accounting policies and practices, personnel and monitoring compliance with such policies. Design, develop and update accounting reports to provide meaningful financial information to corporate management and others. Responsible for timely and accurate submittal of all weekly and monthly financial statements and other financial reports. Company relocated to Tennessee. Show less

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  US Foods

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2017

  Assist in period closing activities and preparation of financial statements. Assist in the period ending reconciliation packages and solving reconciling items. Assist in the preparation of the weekly Flash report. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances. Perform audits on all SIS (Supplier Incentive Systems) Programs and ensure proper follow up of all discrepancies and outstanding issues. Process weekly payroll for division employees. Perform specialized work that is related to processing and preparing payroll. Review and approve various invoices for payment. Perform monthly petty cash audits on all cash drawers. Manage EOD analysis, reporting and download activities. Trained Staff Accountant on various Accounting tasks. Assist with registration at Food Shows and Business Building Expo Events. Collaborate with department managers to meet company goals and objectives in a timely manner. Show less

  • Finance Manager - South Carolina

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Assistant Controller/Finance Supervisor

    Jul 2009 - Feb 2016
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  SESCO Lighting, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - May 2020

  Responsible for the overall management of 15 Accountants in the Accounting Department. Prepared Financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules. Provided financial expertise to the executive staff and branch managers to help improve profitability. Assisted in the development of the annual operating plan by taking accountability for specific elements of the plan. Reconciled all balance sheet accounts monthly. Prepared and analyzed all financial reports for fourteen branches and nineteen admin departmentsPrepared documents for the annual audits including 401K, ESOP and FinancialManaged all aspects of the month end close procedures including processing journal entries and closing the G/L, P/R, A/P and A/R modulesAssist in preparation information for annual budget meetingsAssist in the formulation of internal controls and documented processes and proceduresResearched and implemented processes to improve the month end closing cycle from 15 business days to 5-7 business daysInvolved in the annual administration of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)Provide leadership, training, development and performance management to direct reportsReported directly to the CFO and had frequent interaction with the CEO and Chairman of the BoardPromoted from Assistant Controller to Controller Show less

  • Controller

    Sept 2019 - May 2020

  • Assistant Controller

    Apr 2017 - Aug 2019
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  RANDALL

  Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Director of Finance

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Accounting Manager

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2020
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  Woodside Development, L.P.

  May 2021 - now

  • Vice President of Finance

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Corporate Finance Director

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Corporate Commercial Controller

    May 2021 - Aug 2021