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- 1. Mary Ware Jacobs 2705 Stillwater Lake Lane ? Marietta, Georgia ? 30066? 404-273-5871 marywarejacobs@gmail.com Dedicated accounting, finance and recruiting manager, who integrates strong recruiting experience with diverse experience in accounting, administration and management. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to understand the business needs of the internal as well as the external client and to provide decision support tools to stakeholders. Excellent ability to research and develop significant understanding of critical financial issues and effectively communicate findings from staff level to C-Suite. A tireless and effective team leader, mentor, and motivator who develops loyal, collaborative and efficient teams. EXPERIENCE: MANHEIM DIGITAL MARKETPLACE, Senior Accountant August 2013 ¡ª Present A subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Manheimhas20,000 employees in 106 operating locations around the globe. Manheimis the world¡¯s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. In 2012, Manheim handled nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. ? Rejoined Manheim to assist with a significant reconciliation project for Manheim Digital Marketplace (MDM). At the time, MDM had experienced significant turnover and was undergoing transition from operating as a Product entity with Non-Auction procedures to an Auction entity (becoming the 70 Manheim Auction) and was now required to follow strict Auction financial procedures. The MDM Finance team required experienced Manheim Financial assistance to complete the project. With a desire to return to Manheim, agreed to assist with reconciliation project. ? Assisted with the rapid reconciliation project identifying over $3 million in reconciling items and implementing sound accounting procedures. Was an integral part of the team that completed the project in 8 months ensuring that Manheim Digital Marketplace moved from a Red compliance score in December 2013 to a green compliance score in March, June and October 2014. ? Managed the transfer of accounting responsibilities from Dealer Match to Manheim Digital Marketplace. ? Developed and implemented sound arbitration procedures with new arbitration department. On a daily basis, manages accounting for arbitrations and handles Dealer customer service relating to arbitration payments and arbitration related accounts receivable. Facilitates the transfer of charges to sister auctions on vehicles that arbitrated and are to be resold at said Auction. ? Communicates with sister Auctions to ensure timely forwarding of funds through intercompany system when arbitrated vehicles are sold by another Auction. Prepares and distributes to AR the necessary information to remove arbitrated vehicle AR once payments are received. ? Balances the Sale at the end of the Sale week ensuring all payments to seller, payments from buyer and adjustments are accurately recorded performing reclassifications when required and subsequently posting entry to General Ledger to record the sale. ? Prepared Standard Operating Procedures to document Sale Close and Arbitration procedures. Accounting, Finance and Recruiting Manager ? Director of Finance, Regional Controller, Controller, and Internal Auditor in the Internet, Auto Auction, Media, Newspaper and Cable Industries ? Accounting and Finance Client Service Manager and Recruiter for Executive and Management level Project Consulting Firms principally in Healthcare, Financial Services, and Government Industries
- 2. ? Performs month-end duties to ensure the production of accurate financial statements by preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts and performing financial analysis. Financial analysis also performed to give General Manager, Assistant General Managers, Operations and Sales team insight into performance for the respective month. WARBIRD CONSULTING PARTNERS, Recruiting Manager February 2012 ¡ª August 2013 A professional services firmthat offers scalable, value-driven accounting and financial advisory solutions to its clients by providing proven, experienced professionals and project management services to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, and small to medium-sized businesses. ? Managed a database of 3,200 (50% of entire active database) Finance, Accounting, IT, Revenue Cycle, and Investment Project Consultants. Utilized finance and accounting technical and management experience to understand and discuss technical issues with internal and project consultant clients. ? On a team of 4, submitted 47% of candidates for positions from 1/2013 through 5/2013. ? Developed key metrics for recruiting team to evaluate performance of team individually and as a whole. ? Sourced candidates through networking, consultant referrals, and targeted websites for long-term associate contract pool as well as specific candidates with specialized expertise for unique client projects. ? Performed detailed behavioral and technical interviews with prospective consultants. Created and analyzed comprehensive interview documentation to assess how the candidate¡¯s soft skills, technical knowledge and work experience met the client¡¯s project requirements. ? Collaborated with Fulfillment Manager to identify consultants appropriate for specific client projects by providing insight into skill set, personality, consultant¡¯s project interests, location request, etc. ? Negotiated contract rates with candidates. ? Supported the Government RFP Response team by preparing detailed spreadsheets to track candidates for complex Federal Government projects. Identified, recruited and interviewed candidates meeting specific project as well as governmental and quasi-governmental clearance requirements. Procured documents required for candidate submission. ? Once candidate selected by client, submitted employment paperwork and performed reference checks. Over the course of the engagement, assisted consultant with technical or political client issues as needed. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Financial Projects Consultant, Resort Condo Association Treasurer, Parent, Odyssey of the Mind Coach, Lego Robotics Coach and School Volunteer March 2003 ¡ª Present RESOURCES CONNECTION, Client Service Manager, Recruiting Manager, and CPE Program Development and Event Planner (Part-Time) October 1998 ¡ª March 2003 ResourcesConnection,Inc.(NASDAQ: RECN), is a multinational professional services firm and parent company of ResourcesGlobal Professional ("RGP"). Partnering with businessleaders, RGP drives internal change across all parts of a global enterprise - accounting, finance, risk management and internal audit, corporate advisory, strategic communications and restructuring, information management, human capital, supply chain management, healthcare solutions, and legal and regulatory services. ? Developed a quarterly CPE program provided to clients, prospective clients and consultants. Program grew to 300+ attendees during tenure. ? Directed the development of programs which addressed 4 issues of critical importance to accounting and finance professionals. Ensured that all programs met the AICPA¡¯s Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. ? Interviewed and secured relevant speakers. Periodically, assisted speakers with research and presentation preparation. Typically, proofread final presentations and suggested changes. ? Worked with the event facility to ensure the success of the program. Occasionally, researched, prepared and presented CPE topics. Prepared and presented a particularly complex presentation concerning the special- purpose entities that former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow used to manage risks which eventually contributed to Enron¡¯s collapse.
- 3. ? Sourced candidates through networking, associate referrals, and targeted websites for long-term associate contract pool as well as specific candidates with specialized expertise for unique client projects. Interviewed and assessed qualified applicants. ? Negotiated contract rates with candidates. Provided new hire orientation. ? Collaborated with Client Service Managers to identify associates appropriate for client projects by providing insight into skill set, personality, associate job interest, location request, etc. Met with associates to resolve client issues or performance challenges. ? Developed and executed marketing plans for large company targets. Participated in various industry and business organizations, to develop client, as well as, referral relationships. ? Communicated with potential clients to define the scope of projects and to understand the culture of the client¡¯s organization. Identified associates with the skill sets and personal attributes required to meet the client¡¯s needs. ? Negotiated terms of the project contract with the client. ? Communicated frequently with the client and the associate during the course of the project and resolved any issues that developed. Consulted with the client and associate regarding accounting/finance technical issues. AUTOTRADER.COM (PREVIOUSLY AUTOCONNECT), Director of Finance and Administration October 1997 ¡ª October 1998 AutoTrader.comis the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.comaggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned carsfromthousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. ? Directed all finance, human resource and administrative functions of a start-up Internet company. ? Managed initial office set-up from lease contracts to furnishings. Subsequently, moved offices, managing set- up, furnishings and technical requirements for the rapidly growing high-tech company. ? Recruited, hired and supervised all finance, accounting and administrative staff. ? Developed financial and budgeting systems. Managed complex models required to project future performance of an emerging industry to provide critical decision support to Executive team. ? Prepared and presented periodic updates to the Board. ? Reviewed all contracts with outside legal counsel and negotiated terms with other contracting parties. ? Assisted other senior management with departmental budgeting and expense analysis. ? Supervised the human resource function and acted as a liaison to Manheim Auctions for the human resources and payroll services that they provided to AutoTrader. MANHEIM AUCTIONS, Regional Controller, Controller (Atlanta Auto Auction and Georgia Dealers) February 1993 ¡ª October 1997 A subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Manheim has20,000 employees in 106 operating locations around the globe. Manheimis the world¡¯s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. In 2012, Manheim handled nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. ? Supervised 11 Controllers in the Midwest region. Recruited, hired, and trained for Controller positions as needed. Mentored Controllers with management or technical challenges. Worked with Regional VP and location General Manager to resolve any performance or HR issues in the accounting department. ? Performed monthly review of financial statements for 11 auctions; prepared analysis of performance metrics; and prepared and submitted monthly reports to Manheim Executives regarding performance of the region and the individual auctions. ? In collaboration with the Regional VP, developed action plans for problematic auctions and submitted plan in monthly report. ? Supervised annual budget, capital plan and compensation plan preparation at the auction level and performed consolidation of budget, capital and compensation plan at the regional level. Presented regional budget to Manheim Executives for approval. ? Performed periodic review of 11 auctions' financial reconciliations and internal controls and directed special projects as needed by Corporate (i.e. due diligence, training for new auctions, profitability, etc.).
- 4. ? Planned, organized and prepared presentations for General Manager and Controller meetings. Analyzed financial data and prepared related reports for the Regional Vice President for operational decision support. ? Assisted auctions in the development of tools to detect operational problems. ? Prepared and reviewed two auctions' monthly financial statements as well as annual operating budget, capital and compensation plan submissions to Corporate. ? Supervised the financial staff of two auctions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, collections, human resources and payroll. Developed and revised Auction policies and procedures.. COX ENTERPRISES, Audit Senior/Internal Audit Department September 1989 ¡ª February 1993 KPMG PEAT MARWICK, Audit Senior September 1987 ¡ª September 1989 Education: BBA, Accounting ¡ª University of Georgia, Athens, GA Cum Laude Professional Designation: CPA (currently inactive)