1. MARGARET R. HAGERMAN, CPA, CLM
mhagerman.cpa1@gmail.com
2042 Hagen Ln. • Flossmoor, Illinois 60422-1616 • (219) 228-0356
Dedicated professional with several years of accounting experience, now seeking a career position in which
to apply and expand current professional skills, and have the opportunity for future growth.
PROFESSIONAL GOULD & RATNER LLP Chicago, Illinois 1999-2015
EXPERIENCE Financial Manager
Reported to management committee on all aspects of financial operations for well-established
mid-size law firm. Directed employees in billing, collections, trust account management,
payroll, and all aspects of financial & managerial reporting, including budget preparation.
Monitored workflow, trained individuals, and reviewed production and documentation for
timeliness/accuracy. Administered employee profit sharing and 401(k) plan; served on
investment committee and prepared schedules for independent audit. Prepared cashflow and
income projections, quarterly productivity reports for partners, partnership income tax
return and employment benefit plans’ annual tax returns.
• Recommended, led and executed conversion of two professional billing and
general ledger software systems and two conversions of the 401(k) plan.
• Implemented and oversaw compliace to policies regarding client intake, billing, and
receivables, leading to 70 day reduction of client inventory.
• Automated client escrow account and cost recovery reporting, resulting
in a substantial reduction in accounting cost.
• Work extensively with Excel to generate key reports and documentation.
• Instituted enhanced cash management procedures.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. Chicago, Illinois 1995-1999
(formerly Reprotech Document Services, Inc.)
Controller/Assistant Controller
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for two corporations. Prepare monthly
financial statements, actual to budget variance analyses, cash flow projections, variable cost
statements, corporate income taxes, payroll, and sales tax returns. Comply with lending
requirements and banking responsibilities. Process payroll through on-line service.
Administer employees’ 401(k) profit sharing plans. Supervise three employees responsible for
all aspects of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory control. Maintain all
personnel records, including health insurance enrollments and COBRA notifications.
• Established accounting policies and procedures for start-up corporation in California.
• After the acquisition, responsibilities increased from one cost center to three with
$14 million in annual volume.
• Reduced month-end close schedule from ten days to two days.
THE BECKER CPA REVIEW COURSE Hammond, Indiana 1986-1997
Instructor
Taught students in preparation for their upcoming CPA exams.
• Consistently qualified for High Performance Teaching bonuses.
THE HICKO CPA GROUP, P.C. Merrillville, Indiana 1990-1995
Accountant
Performed compilations and reviews for varied clientele, including personal service
corporations, real estate partnerships, and retail outlets. Prepared corporate, partnership,
not-for-profit, and deferred compensation plans, as well as individual federal and state
income tax returns. Prepared quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns, and
sales tax returns, for each account. Maintained contact and consulted with clients with
regard to business management issues; advised clients in accounting issues as necessary.
Maintained contact and corresponded with the IRS concerning accounts.
• Managed two staff accountants during preparation of client’s annual consolidated
financial statements.
EQUITY PROPERTIES & DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Chicago, Illinois 1988-1990
Director of Financial Analysis
Managed nine accountants in all areas of operational accounting for this owner and
redeveloper of over 20,000,000 square feet of retail space throughout the United States.
Oversaw the preparation of operating statements, cash flow analyses, occupancy cost
reports, and annual budgets/income billings. Responsible for hiring, training, and
supervising personnel, as well as developing MBO programs.
• Developed “user friendly” controls - resulting in a 35% increase in revenue of sales
programs to the public.
• Established new accounting division - generating $75,000 fees annually.
ADDITIONAL MURDOCH & COLL, INC. Chicago, Illinois
EXPERIENCE: U.S. ROBOTICS, INC. Skokie, Illinois
Accountant
EDUCATION & ASSOCIATION OF LEGAL ADMINISTRATORS Certified Legal Manager 2016
CERTIFICATION STATE OF INDIANA Certified Public Accountant, 1994 Licensed, 1994
STATE OF ILLINOIS Certified Public Accountant, 1985 Licensed, 1994
MORTON COLLEGE Cicero, Illinois A.A. in Accounting
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, Illinois B.A. in Sociology