1. Debra J. Vaughan
16615 27th
Ave. • Flushing, NY 11358 • Cell 917-682-8750 • debravaughan1218@gmail.com
CONTROLLER – FINANCIAL MANAGER – FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and client relations skills
Financial responsibility for all departments of a $24 MM firm
Proficient in A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations, g/l, P&L, balance sheet, and budgeting
Proven ability to negotiate positive credit relationships with financial institutions
Skilled in purchasing foreign currencies for overseas accounts
Computer literate with expertise in developing customized Excel spreadsheets
WORK EXPERIENCE
SECURITY BICYCLE ACCESSORIES, INC., Hempstead, NY
Controller – Financial Manager (2005-2015) Bookkeeper – Assistant to Controller (1997-2005)
Rose from Assistant to Controller in charge of all financial operations of a bicycle parts distributorship with
$24 million annual gross revenues. Company ceased operations upon retirement of owner.
• Negotiate and administer client contracts and procure permits for national – global distribution
• HR responsibility for ADP payroll, benefits administration, and 401(k) plans for 28 employees
• Perform operations management including inventory control for optimal turnover
• Supervise supply orders including global shipments
• Purchase foreign currency contracts for overseas inventory purchases including bank drafts
COLNAGHI USA LTD, New York, NY
Accounting Manager – Controller (1987-1997)
Controller/Corporate Secretary reporting to Treasurer in a UK-based art gallery specializing in Old Masters.
• Responsible for A/P, A/R, payroll, tax preparation, bank accounts, trial balances, general ledger, balance
sheets, and monthly P&L reporting
• Managed the finances of art purchases for such Old Masters as Rembrandt, Botticelli, Reynolds, etc.
• Developed and administered multi-million dollar art purchase budgets
• HR responsibility for payroll, employee hours, on-site inventory, and gallery-owned inventory
TMD FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC., Long Island, NY
Treasurer – Principal (1984-1987)
Co-established and managed finances of a trucking – transportation company serving national accounts.
EDUCATION
DOMINICAN COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate, Bookkeeping and Accounting
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Recording Secretary, Order Sons of Italy in America
Volunteer, Annual Walk for Education
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quick Books, Peachtree
