Dow S. Monier
7418
Woodthrush Drive ~ Dallas, Texas 75230 ~
214.696.2058 / 214.616.2058
~ dsmonier@prodigy.net
Accounting Manager
Profile
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A consistently recruited Accounting Manager with
career expertise encompassing G/L, Corporate Reporting, Subsidiary Accounting,
A/R and A/P, Billing, Credit and Collections, Auditing and Mutual Fund
Accounting.
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A self-motivated and results oriented managerial
style that empowers and motivates employees to new levels of excellence and
accomplishment. A proactive team leader.
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Adept at developing departmental communications,
effecting internal cultural change and establishing benchmark policy and
procedures.
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Superior process management, multi-tasking and
prioritization skills in high demand environments. Excellent credentials in identifying and
analyzing issues and instituting creative or innovative solutions.
Employment Highlights
RESOURCE CONNECTION / STEPHENS LITTLE / RHI – Dallas, Texas
2001 to
Present
Team Lead – Conversions / Tax Audit
Consultant / Audit Consultant
Completed major independent audits or implementation
contracts for Fortune 100 clientele with notable assignments including:
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Team Lead in Washington Mutual Saving’s North
American Operations Center conversion of 33,000 mortgage accounts from AllTell
to Strategy mortgage software – the largest in history. Subsequently guided the integration of
ReconPlus reconciliation software, training and supporting 200 workstations.
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Negotiated the resolution of CitiCapital’s
residential mortgage delinquent tax issues with city, county and state taxing
authorities throughout the nation.
Negotiated penalty abatements or reductions, eliminating over $3-million
in liabilities within six months.
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Audited TXU major corporate accounts to determine the
accuracy of the TXU billing system, personally identifying billing errors that
resulted in the revenue recapture of sums in the high seven figures.
JPMORGANCHASE – Dallas, Texas
2000 to
2001
Manager –
Accounting & Financial Reporting (Global Investor Services)
Recruited to provide managerial leadership, training in
management skills and provide professional expertise in Fund Accounting as the
new Dallas office
opened.
- Produced
17 end-of-day Net Asset Valuation quotations to NASDAQ under exceptionally
stringent timetables; considered both domestic and international funds
with $10-billion in assets.
- Prepared,
analyzed and reviewed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial
statements and reporting schedules to assure conformance with the fund’s
prospectus and regulatory stipulations.
Key Executive Roles
- Prepared
weekly MIS reports for senior Dallas
management concerning emerging issues and recommendations for procedural
improvements.
- Team
Lead for the conversion and consolidation of Like Kind Funds during
JPMorgan and Chase Bank’s merger.
Completed the eight-month project on time and on budget.
LSG SKY CHEFS – Arlington, Texas
1995 to
2000
Accounts Receivable Manager –
Domestic and International
Accountable for A/R, billing, credit and
collections for 300 airlines worldwide.
Oversee the smooth functioning of 200 indirect accounting reports,
maintaining corporate cultural and internal communications, administering
corporate initiatives and contributing financial expertise in M & A environments.
Key Executive Roles
Provided key leadership within the A/R department,
supporting enterprise-wide initiatives in numerous areas:
- Lead
the departmental implementation of the Team Based Management initiative,
ensuring all 200 global offices had updated departmental policy and
procedures. Advised senior
management on specific A/R needs for policy and procedure development.
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- Improved
Total Cycle Time for invoice processing by 50% (ultimately under 30 days)
by improving billing methodology and internal communications for issues
including pricing, delivery and compliance.
- Achieved
major improvements in First Past Yield – generating accurate initial
invoices – by improving communication between pricing, marketing and
delivery.
- Created
new standards for Best Practices in receivables, billing, credit and
collections and subsequently implemented TQM controls.
Key Operational Roles
Hands-on responsibility for daily operations
supporting over 200 remote locations.
Profit and Loss responsibility including budgeting and
forecasting, staff management and process improvements.
- Evaluated
the state of Cater Air’s A/R (A/R, billing, credit and collections)
department during the $800-million Due Diligence and acquisition process.
- Directed
departmental participation in two software conversions: From AS400 to CODA and subsequently
Cater Air’s conversion from PeopleSoft to CODA during M & A. Traveled extensively to brief and train
on the new system.
- Completed
four consulting assignments, advising international customers in process
improvements through automation. Achieved several million in client-side
savings.
- Team
Lead in the $7.5-million design and implementation of both domestic and
international electronic billing systems encompassing a complex matrix of
information including specifics of 300 airline contracts and fluid product
and pricing costs. On schedule for
timely completion.
RESOLUTION
TRUST COPRORATION - Dallas, Texas
1992 to
1995
Subsidiary Accountant
Recruited from Metropolitan (in receivership) to provide
leadership in the formation of the RTC’s new Dallas
operation center. Oversee the accounting
management and reporting for over 400 subsidiary and joint ventures acquired
from lending institution insolvency. Supervised 15 direct reports and 50 additional account managers.
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Oversaw generation of monthly, quarterly and
annual financial reports from each account, evaluating the performance of over
$1-billion in assets and $30-million in equity interests. Ensured conformity to
specific government stipulations in accounting.
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Produced bi-monthly status reports, delivering
in person presentations to the senior management team in Washington,
DC.
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Created operational policy and procedures,
including semi-annual audits of performance compliance reviews, for all
consultants and contractors; evaluated the business performance of a myriad of
industry types: real estate, insurance,
development and manufacturing.
BANK UNITED / METROPOLITAN SAVINGS – Dallas, Texas
1989 to
1992
Accounting Officer for Corporate
Reporting
Directed the preparation and consolidation of financial
statements for the bank ($800-million in assets) as well as five subsidiaries
and six joint ventures.
Personally responsible for preparing Board of Directors Reports and
preparing 10K and 10Q reports for the SEC.
Electronic Data Systems, Inc. – Dallas, Texas
1998 1999
Asset Management Coordinator
Consultant
Bright Bank
– Dallas, Texas
1985 to
1987
Supervisor of General Ledger/
Mortgage Loans and REO’s
Education
Bachelor of Science – Accounting / Computer Science Certificate: Mid-Management Program
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY – Tulsa, Oklahoma SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Technical Capabilities
Well grounded in most contemporary accounting and database
software including:
Oracle WINS
(Sungard) AS400 CODA (BAAN) PeopleSoft ReconPlus.
