• Senior level executive with extensive hands-on experience in financial, accounting, and administrative management of nonprofit organizations.
• Proven ability to work in partnership with CEO and Board of Directors in strategic planning and achievement of organizational goals; Demonstrated expertise in controlling costs, motivating staff and providing financial leadership in an organization experiencing tremendous growth.
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications requiring advanced technical skills; Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor; creative development and management of Internet sites and eNewsletters.

WORK EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING HERITAGE GROUP LLC – November 2008 to Present
Alexandria, Virginia >>> Website

President

Assisting small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals nationwide achieve their goals. Expertise includes business set ups, accounting and finance, QuickBooks and other accounting applications, training and troubleshooting, e-Marketing, Websites, Direct marketing.

NATIONAL PARK TRUST—November 1997 to October 2008
Rockville, Maryland  >>> Website

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Provided leadership in financial management and resource development including use of direct mail and online programs; managed all internal and external financial reporting, annual audits; development and monitoring of annual budget; supervised general ledger, payroll, taxes, benefits, reconciliations, cash flow, and investments; established the organization's Internet web site and other innovative programs; ensured that organization’s activities are in compliance with IRS and other governmental agencies and with the organization’s policies. Participated in executive decision making on policies, hiring, strategic planning, expansion of program development. 

Selected Accomplishments

• Provided outstanding service in the management of the accounting department. The organization received a clean audit for every year of my 11 years of service.
• IRS Audit: Supervised and received excellent report with total compliance after a rigorous audit of organization’s fundraising activities, list rental income, affinity credit card etc.
• Direct Marketing: Established and managed all aspects of a direct mail program including one involving sweepstakes, producing an additional income in excess of $2 million dollars annually.
• New National Park: Assisted in the creation of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas; handled all of the financial transactions; maintained its financial management from inception in 1995 through 2005; facilitated its transfer to Kansas Park Trust.
• Combined Federal Campaign: Established the organization’s participation in the CFC in 1997 and helped increase income every year from $5,900 during the first year to $103,000 in 2007.
• Established a new “Horses for Parks” program, managing it to generate net income to NPT in excess of $60,000.
• Managed financial transactions of each of NPT’s land projects, e.g. acquisition, loans, options, donations, transfers.
• Elected to the board of directors of the CFC Federation’s Conservation and Preservation Charities of America, serving as chair of the audit committee.
• Assisted in the establishment of the Virginia Association for Parks and served as one of the founding board members, and its Treasurer.
• Established the organization’s web site and maintained it for eleven (11) years. Established eNewsletter “Parkland News” in 2001 and managed it for seven (7) years.

NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION—May 1987 to August 1997
Washington, DC >>> Website

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Provided financial and accounting leadership to the Association; directed activities of accounting and lockbox staff; managed all financial reporting and computerized accounting operations; developed and monitored the annual budget; implemented and monitored procedures for maximizing cash flow and investment return; handled payroll, related taxes and employee benefits program; maintained relationship with outside accounting firm and coordinated annual fiscal audit; established the organization's Internet web site.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Provided outstanding service in the management of Finance and Accounting department. The organization received a clean audit for every year of my 10 years of service. Commended by independent accounting firm for continued excellence in financial reporting and internal control during the Association’s 5-year period of immense growth and threefold increase in revenue.
• Established the Association’s Internet and America Online sites. Managed the development of informative and engaging program content. Provided ongoing consultation which helped maintain our site as the primary source for park-related information.
• Assisted in the establishment of a new land trust entity for the national parks known as “National Park Trust.” Monitored and managed its financial and fundraising activities during the period of this organization’s growth.
• Identified and lead staff in the implementation of expense control strategies. Achieved significant cost savings in the Association’s lockbox operations, annual audit fees, bank service charges, vendor discounts, long distance telephone charges and unemployment costs.
• Implemented a purchase order system and enhancements to accounting software.
• Installed an E-mail system for the Association’s network.
• Was originally hired as a Controller, promoted to Chief Financial Officer in July1990 and promoted to Vice President and CFO position in July 1994.

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF GREATER WASHINGTON—February 1979 to May 1987
Washington, DC

Accountant

• Managed the Council’s daily accounting function. Trained and supervised accounting aides.
• Prepared payroll and handled related tax reporting for 100+ employees.
• Presented financial results and projections to Board of Directors and Management Committee. Developed the annual budget.
• Coordinated preparation of schedules for the annual audit. Commended for role in consistently receiving excellent management reports at the conclusion of audits.
• Negotiated with United Way, District of Columbia Government, Maryland State Government and other agencies to secure program grants.

 
S. S. SOOD AND SONS (Pvt.) LTD—October 1976 to December 1978
New Delhi, India

Accounts Officer

• Performed all aspects of accounting for the Export/Import operation. Supervised accounting assistants, reconciled bank accounts and prepared payroll.
• Setup and maintained General Ledger, Sales, Purchase Journals.
• Responsible for monthly closings and preparation of Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.

EDUCATION

• UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
  Bachelor of Commerce Degree, 1975
  Major: Accounting
   
• ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
  Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  Comprehensive Tax Preparation for Small Business
  AICPA Not-for Profit Industry Workshop
  Business Law I and II
  Accounting for Federal Grants and Contracts

PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT