1. Risa Johns
7680 NW 79th
Ave P3 Tamarac, FL 33321 • risarok@yahoo.com • cell 954-648-7664
Self-motivated professional with extensive organizational, time management and problem resolution
skills. Knowledgeable in Accounting, Administration, IT coordination, BI and problem solution;
performance-driven, insightful with proven leadership and team-building skills; excellent verbal and written
communication skills; exceptional quick learner and thrive on working in a challenging environment.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Invoice Management • Accounts Payable / Receivable • Customer Service
• Month-End-Closings • General Ledger / Trial Balance • Staff Supervision
• Reconciliation • Account Management • EDI / Data Conversion
• Billing & Collections • Strong analytical and problem
solving skills
• Efficient, detail-oriented, highly
organized
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Great Plains Dynamics, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional,
PowerPoint, Sage Pro ERP 6.5/ 7.5, EDI software, Tableau, SQL.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Swiss Watch International, Hollywood, FL August 2011 - Present
Assistant Controller
Work with the VP of Finance & Controller to build, mentor and grow the Accounting team, take the lead
in evaluating and improving existing processes. Point person for internal and external reporting to CEO
and banks. Responsible for managing operational data and ensure data integrity and accuracy. Lead in
managing the outside audit and be the primary contact point for the outside audit with both banks and
year end financial audits.
 Key involvement from the accounting team in system upgrades and integrations with external
system implementation and testing.
 Work with the VP of Finance & Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements.
 High volume e-commerce reconciliations with large customers like Groupon, Amazon, and
Overstock.com
LP WATCH GROUP, Hollywood, FL 2009 – July 2011
Controller
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial
statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP,
account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management systems,
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Professional Experience Continued
evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial
management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the CFO and President concerning
financial forecasts and reports.
 Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the
company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon
recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings
 Preparation and recordation of journal entries required to accurately reflect the monthly activity
 Served as key leader in effectively managing certified audits.
LP WATCH GROUP, Hollywood, FL 2005 - 2009
Finance Department Manager
Provided high-level administrative support to Chief Financial Officer and President of the company.
Supervised and managed staff in the accounting department and ensured that timely and effective
objectives were achieved. Responsible for maintaining, updating and supporting online computerized
customer files, accounts receivable, inventory, sales files, and EDI support systems
 Coordinated projects related to work flow and new system implementation.
 Was solely responsible for Electronic Data Interface (EDI) operations.
 Served as key leader in software conversion and custom software development
LP WATCH GROUP, Hollywood, FL 2003- 2005
Accounting Clerk
Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries,
and AR/AP.
Key Achievements:
 Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills
to achieve corporate objectives.
 Acted as a liaison between management, staff, factoring company, suppliers, and
customers.
 Manage detail aging, commission, manual/computerized cash batch, and sales journal;
executed and delegated data entry and order processing functions.

3. SWI GROUP, Hollywood, FL 2002 - 2003
Accounts Payable Clerk
Manage and track expenditures, monitor payments and schedule future payments. Verify accuracy of
every expense before recording.
Key Achievement:
 Reconcile and pay bills to several vendors. Maintain daily expense reports. Coordinate
payment schedules and shipping expenditures.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2000)
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – Gainesville, FL