Gail Orzoff is seeking a position utilizing her extensive experience in finance, human resources, and office management. She has over 15 years of experience as a Controller, where she led financial reporting and analysis, implemented process improvements, and oversaw a growing team. In her most recent role, she helped a company increase annual revenues from $3 million to over $30 million while maintaining industry standard margins and profits. She has a demonstrated track record of financial management, budgeting, cost reductions, and technology integration.
Motivated, results-driven, multi-faceted individual with 5+ years’ experience in Finance and business seeking a position within finance/financial services. Able to develop and manage strategic business practices and initiatives. Experienced in working closely with both domestic and international clients; executive level management. An innovative individual with the ability to prioritize tasks and make quick decisions. Positive and upbeat attitude. Gets along very well with co-workers and management. Thoroughly enjoys a challenge and committed to a long-term career.
1. Gail Orzoff
gailorzoff@gmail.com 1626 Petaluma Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815 562-547-5158
Objective
I am seeking a challenging position with a growing company where I can best utilize my
education, skills and experience in the areas of finance, human resources and office
management.
Profile
I am an extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager with a
demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to
summarize and forecast financial position. I have proven expertise in driving efficiency and
productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of
process improvements. A talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams
to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. In my most recent position,
annual revenues rose from $3 million to $30 million plus under our management and team
building strategies. A very good credit rating for the company was also maintained during this
period. Gross margins and expenses consistently aligned with industry standards yielding
above-average net profits.
Core Competencies
Accounting Management
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Cash Management
Budgeting
Cost Reductions
Technology Integration
Efficiency Improvements
Experience
Duncan Bolt Company | Santa Fe Springs, CA
Controller 2000 – 2015
Responsible for all financial management functions for this multi-state multi division
distributor/manufacturer 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, evaluating and integrating new
applications and processes.
Develop and grow skilled accounting, administrative and operational staff to achieve
established objectives.
Key participant in financial software conversion including accounting systems creation
and implementation through system reports creation.
Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and
reports for core operations as well as through two acquisitions and one subsidiary sale.
Responsible for all Human Resources functions including payroll on ADP Work Force
Now, personnel, compliance and benefits implementation and administration.
2. Gail Orzoff
562-547-5158
Intec Information Systems | Long Beach, CA
Manager, Financial/Business Services 1995 – 1999
In this newly created position in this newly created division by Australia-New Zealand Direct
Line, I was responsible for all financial management and reporting functions including
AR/AP, fixed asset maintenance cash management, monthly financial statements, account
reconciliation, forecasting, revenue and cost analysis, annual budget preparation and annual
audit preparation.
Responsible for all Human Resources functions including company policy structure creation
and maintenance, payroll, personnel, compliance and benefits as well as office
management.
Responsible for all systems analysis functions in relation to marketing the financial software
product including training, implementation and client support.
Australia-New Zealand Direct Line | Long Beach, CA
Senior Financial Analyst 1993 – 1995
Responsible for all management reporting functions including revenue and cost analysis,
account reconciliation, annual audit preparation, annual budget preparation, agency
disbursement accounting, variance analysis, inter-company accounting, and monthly
financial statements.
Key participant in financial software conversion including system reports creation.
Blue Star Line | Long Beach, CA
Senior Accountant/Cost Analyst 1986 – 1993
Responsible for all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
collections, general ledger maintenance, freight cashiering, account analysis, cost analysis,
inter-company accounting, monthly operating budgets, and annual administrative budgets.
Education
California State University, Long Beach – Business Accounting Studies
California State University, Fullerton – Business Accounting Studies
Golden West College – Business Accounting, Associate Degree