1. Helen Hammon
645 W. Wilkins Avenue, Centennial Park, AZ 86021
Cell: 435-212-3023
Email: helenhammon1@gmail.com
Personal Summary
Driven & Results-Oriented Finance Manager
With 3 years experience in developing and implementing programs in property management
business environments, I bring exceptional strengths in providing detailed and accurate financial
reports to owners, investors, and top management in a thorough and organized manner.
Over the last 3 years, I have prepared financial reports that top management and banks have
relied on to facilitate $10M+ in funding. I have extensive knowledge and experience in
facilitating the closing on property mortgages and successfully meeting the requirements of
keeping these mortgages current.
I am trustworthy with over 10 years in financial statement preparation and general ledger activity.
I have a track record of dependability and a reputation for integrity that meet or exceed ethical
guidelines.
Effective Team Player
Developing a positive and productive working rapport with property managers and co-workers
through open communication and clearly defined guidelines, I work closely on a daily basis with
a team of 5 exceptional property managers and closely with our 4 member top management team
in ongoing company development.
The success of a company lies in the success of its teams. I enjoy and value being part of a
dynamic team.
Growth-Oriented
Achieving exceptional results in high pressure environments, my position as Finance Manager is
an environment of consistent deadlines in which professionalism and accuracy are required. I
thrive in these environments, and often pull a complete and accurate set of documents that are
needed immediately for in the moment financial decisions.
Improvement oriented and determined in rapidly understanding new technologies and gaining
new skill sets, I seek to gain understanding of changing business processes and to collaborate
with team members in company advancement. I am singly responsible for finding, bringing
online, and on-boarding our properties into our current property management software.
With over 10 years of successively responsible positions requiring knowledge and execution of a
variety of administrative principles. I am excited by new challenges and look forward to a
position where exceptional organizational skills can be put to good use. On a monthly basis I
participate in training seminars and strategic planning events for company growth and
development.
2. Top Skills
Strategic Planning Clear Communication Skills
Financial Administration Decision-Making Ability
Analytical Reasoning Effective Time Management
Market Research Leadership Experience
New Business Development Ethically Responsible
Excel & Microsoft Office Quickbooks Enterprise
Work Experience
Cyrus Property Management, LC 2013 to Current
Salt Lake City, UT
Finance Manager
Financial Responsibilities
Managed and updated all information required to communicate property specific financial status
Prepared quarterly financial reports for owners
Facilitate the mortgage process on all acquired properties and ensure compliance with ongoing
lender regulations
Created a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational
complexity
Facilitate Capital Expenditure budgeting
Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
Managerial Responsibilities
Integrate new properties and provide integration support for new managers
Create and manage property manager development training procedures
Trained 5 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Accounting Responsibilities
Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month
Completed general ledger entries
Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws, and regulations
Centennial Properties, LC 2012 to 2013
Centennial Park, AZ
Bookkeeper & Account Manager
Managerial and General Accounting Responsibilities
Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals
Calculated discounts, interest and commissions
3. Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage continuous
improvement
Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound practices and through
documentation
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
Created daily and weekly reports for adequate financial planning
Accounts Payable Responsibilities
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger account
Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies
Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data
Reconciled vendor statements and handles payment complaints or discrepancies
Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
Accounts Receivable Responsibilities
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
Completed invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment
transactions
Education
Walden University 2011 to 2013
Minneapolis, MN
Masters of Business Administration
Focus in Entrepreneurship
Coursework included Financial Management, Accounting Business Management, Marketing,
Innovation & Technology, and Leading People
GPA: 3.67
Created a full Business Plan
Walden University 2009 to 2011
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelors of Business Administration
Focus in Finance
Coursework included Macro and Microeconomics, Corporate Finance, International Finance,
Business Law, Operations, and Critical Thinking
GPA: 3.77
Awarded Magna Cum Laude
4. Personal Qualities
Confident Efficient Reliable
Personable Leader Respectable
Passionate Team Player Growth Oriented
Adaptable Loyal Diligent
Hobbies
I enjoy traveling, downtime with friends, family life, personal development, and gardening. To me,
nothing is more important than people and creating, cultivating, maintaining, and appreciating
relationships with those whom I live, play, work, and grow.