CHERYL LYNN KOZIK, CPA

3671 W. Flynn Ct., Tucson, AZ 85742

(520)834-2404 / ckb5c522@westpost.net

SENIOR CONTROLLER
Highly skilled senior financial management professional with broad experience de
veloping effective procedures, re-structuring organizations for optimal performa
nce, and identifying opportunities for cost containment and enhanced operations.
Significant strengths in developing dynamic teams to deliver outstanding result
s in financial management, analysis, cash management, and overall productivity.
Drive diverse teams to achieve effective results translating corporate vision in
to successful reality.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting Skills: Internal/External Audits, Payroll, Cash Management, Payment S
ervices, Taxes
Financial Management: Financial Analysis & Reports, Project Management, Treasury
, Contracts
Management: Reorganization, Process Re-Design, Due Diligence, Acquisitions, Team
Building/Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
LIBERTY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC. * 2000-Present
$200m healthcare company serving the Southeastern US with 3700 staff.
Controller: Command all aspects of financial control, including cash management
, regulatory reporting, financial analysis/reporting, accounting, auditing, and
payment/payroll activities. Engage in productive oversight and continuous proces
s improvement to achieve cost savings and enhanced productivity. Establish effec
tive internal controls, educating accounting staff on procedures to create quali
ty financial statements.
* Increased revenue from $125M to $200M over 6 years.
* Integrated 2 accounting departments seamlessly into 1 effective working group.
* Introduced beta payroll system to incorporate disparate compensation approache
s unique to clinical staff and essential to effective recruitment strategies.
* Spearheaded $1.2M software conversion to maximize financial/human resources re
porting capabilities.
* Contributed to acquisitions of 10 separate healthcare entities, including long
-term and home-care, including coordination of accounting and construction proje
cts.
* Reduced month-end closing time by 15 days expertly standardizing processes and
internal controls.
CAPE FEAR BROADCASTING & RADIO, LLC * 1998-2000
Chain of radio stations throughout southeastern North Carolina.
Controller: Managed all financial reporting for 2 separate stations, and collabo
rated in standardizing accounting procedures with 4 other stations throughout th
e state. Monitored accounts payable/receivable, and payroll to improve performan
ce and meet critical tax reporting requirements and deadlines.
* Analyzed contracts, insurance policies, and budgets to ensure compliance and f
acilitate corporate growth.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, INC. * 1995-1998
Industrial maintenance services provided throughout North and South Carolina.
Accounting Manager: Established formal accounting policies/procedures to foster
revenue growth by providing comprehensive information to management on sales ana
lysis, inventory accounting, and expenditure controls.
* Contributed to 25% growth in net income, based on expert implementation of eff
ective policies.
* Developed product cost accounting and labor reporting procedures for unique pr
oduct line.
* Increased participation in companyas 1st 401k plan to 75% in 1st year.
* Reduced costs across workers compensation, liability insurance, and outside ac
counting fees based on skillful procedural review and analysis.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

REEDS JEWELERS, INC.

Tax Compliance Accountant
CHERRY, BEKAERT & HOLLAND, CPA
Staff Accountant
GENERAL FOODS CORPORATION
Cash Flow Analyst

EDUCATION
Coursework in Preparation for CPA
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants / State Healthcare Co
mmittee Member
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association
Rotary International