1. Suzanne Benet
5691 Onaway Oval | Cl evel and, OH 44130 | 216.650.3255 | smbenet@sbcgl obal .net
FINANCE and ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
 Plan, lead, and complete month end close, annual pension and general ledger
audits, financial statement preparation and Detailed Cost Report: develop
excellent external auditor relationships that result in continued interactive
affiliation;overseeinternal resourcesto maximizeauditefficiency andresolveaudit
issues.
 Financial reporting and analysis presented to management, counsel on revenue
and expensemetrics, operational recommendations,organizational development,
softwaremaintenanceand development,processimprovements, driving effective
business, financial, and resource management practices at internal levels.
 Highly motivated professionalwith extensive supervisory experience, supported
by a track record of streamlining procedures, efficiency planning, managing
technically complex projects,andbuildingproductive, team-centric environments
and organizational goals and objectives.
BUDGETARYCONTROL
FINANCIALAUDITPREPARATION
FINANCIALSTATEMENTPREPARATION
TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTPLANNING& MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC OPERATIONALPLANNING
EXPERIENCE
RECOVERY RESOURCES – Cleveland,Ohio
Senior Accountant | 2012-2015
A $14MM Behavioral Health Nonprofit Organization—Coordination and preparation of annual budget for 48 cost centers.
Supervised a staff of 4.Managing all month end closeprocesses, financial statement preparation, supervision, preparation and
coordination of annual auditwork papers,preparationof all audited financial statements with A133 schedule, and corresponding
990 review,annual pension auditpreparation,Staterequired UniformCostreport.Collaboratewith internal andexternal leadership
to plan engagements,and coordinateteamefforts,and reviewfindings with Audit Committees. Additional value added includes:
Review,Analysis, &
Project Delivery
 Achieved excellent results based on deliverables, demonstrating strengths in planning and
managing monthly,quarterly and annual reporting requirements, leading teams, overseeing
analytical work, and coordinating the issuance of financial statements.
Process& Outcome
Improvement
 Improved closingtimes, implemented plans to streamline process improvement and obtain
maximumteamproduction;applied and executed teamcross-training for greater department
efficiency
Collaboration &
Communication
 Build mutually respectful relationships with colleagues and external-side personnel,
communicating complex accounting and business issues effectively to all stakeholders,
providingexpertanalysisandstatementpreparation,and servingasa ‘go-to’technical resource.
Training & Team
Development
 Develop and facilitate training and seminars for all levels of staff, mentor and develop team
members, establish and communicate performance goals, and work in partnership with
departmental teams to support achievement of “big picture” objectives.
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CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT – Cleveland,Ohio | 2009-2012
For a Homeland Security Company,a Construction Company, a Soup Manufacturer and Factor, a Clinical laboratory, a Hospital
System and a Non-Profit Organization, A Nursing Home Provider
Versatile &Adaptable
Project Delivery
 Accomplished grant utilization by using Paycor payroll software and developing a complex
labor distribution.UsingUltratax and Excel,compiled,reconciled and analyzed fixed assetsfor a
nursinghomeproviderwhich acquired 34 nursinghomeby stockexchange with 338 elections.
Prepared annual auditwork papersand reconciled multi-yeargovernmentbillings for a federal
audit.Processed all financial recordsusingin-depth manual recordsand construction software.

2. TOTAL RECOVERY GROUP,LLC
Controller | 2007-2009
A $6MMPrivatelyheld fivetransportationcompanies which responsibilities entailed all financial and accounting functions to
producemonthly financial statements,annual audit work papers, all required payroll and state filings. Additional value added
included cash flowforecasting,strategicoperational analysis and planning to provide for better management decision-making.
Supervised, developed and facilitated training for a staff of 4.
Process& Outcome
Improvement
 Successfully closed an 18 month backlogof financial activity for fivetruckingcompaniessaving
thousandsin external accountingfees by redesigningfinancial reporting systems, procedures
and controls.Reduced receivablecollectionsfrom a two-year backlogto a 65-day turnaround by
establishingeffectiveproceduresandcontrols and instituted procedures which resulted in the
timely production of monthly financial statements by 5th
business day.
Review,Analysis, &
Project Delivery
 Improved accuracy and reliability of operational and financial data by analyzing and
implementingtransportation softwarecontrols demonstratingexpertiseinsystemanalysis of
previouserroneousoperational information. Eliminated duplicate payments instituting cash
disbursement controls.
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EQUITYCONSULTANTS, LLC – Richfield,Ohio
Controller | 2004-2006
A $15MMMulti-Statemortgagelender and broker,responsibilities entailed all accountingfunctions to produce monthly financial
statements,all requisitepayroll and statetax filings, and annual auditwork paper preparation.Supervised a staff of 2 professionals.
Review,Analysis, &
Project Delivery
 Championed the redesign offinancialreportingsystems, procedures and controls effectively
deliveringtimely and accuratefinancial information providingfor better managementdecision-
making saving $30K annually in external accounting fees.
Process& Outcome
Improvement
 Eliminated $50K in costly payroll and tax penalties by developing controls for accurate
computationa compensationprogramand institutingregular paymentof 401KERISAcompliant
payments
Collaboration &
Communication
 Received $100Kin credits from major medicalinsurance carriers by institutinginternal controls
and developing mutually respectful relationships with outside consultants and vendors by
communicating complex business issues effectively to all stakeholders.
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HARVEY BROWNAND ASSOCIATES,CPAs–Cleveland,Ohio
Senior Accountant | 2002-2004
A $5MMTax and ConsultingCompanyspecializinginthepreparationof Corporate,Partnership,Individual,Multi-stateand Fiduciary
tax returns and business consulting for wide range of industries.
Project Delivery  Delivered a wide range of complex tax returns accurately and timely acquiring a unique
knowledgeof the music industry and well as manufacturing and fiduciary returns. Managing
monthly,quarterlyand annual financial reportingrequirements and financial statements. Also
building good working relationships with colleagues and client personnel.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIAL
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY– Cleveland,Ohio
BA: Prelawand Accounting
Certified PublicAccountant,StateOhio (Inactive)