Nancy Adams

(256) 486-3963 h
(603) 477-8450 c
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyadams1

Guntersville, AL 35976
nancy.adams03603@gmail.com

Controller/Accountant/Analyst
MS in Accounting, CFE
Senior level accounting executive with sound judgement and a logical, yet critical, thought
process which fosters corporate growth and profitability. Exceptionally skilled at being able to
translate complex accounting concepts into terminology that makes sense to non-financial team
members. A resourceful cross functional manager who quickly learns new software and adjusts to
a dynamic work environment, changing responsibilities, resources and expectations.

Core Competencies
Mas 200 Sage
100 ERP
Microsoft Office
Suite
Accounting system
implementation

Loss prevention
programs
Inventory
Management
Standard costing
Financial reporting

Client relations and

service
Auditing and
analysis
Procedure
development and
documentation

Professional Experience
Crabtree, Rowe and Berger PC, Huntsville AL

2015-2016

Accounting and Outsourcing Manager Huntsville CPA firm

Duties: Managed team of eight. Served as back up for all outsourcing duties during absences.
Reviewed ~40 client month end financial statements. Identified and researched
abnormalities discovered in financial statements. Analyzed and rectified internal and external
accounting and software issues. Performed data management and extraction projects.

Identified corruption in trend reports in Xero software and reported to manufacturer.

Result: Improved accuracy in historical and projection reporting for Xero clients.
Improved client relations by providing external cost and margin comparison reports.
Result: Greater understanding of margin variances on departmental and project levels

Bascom Maple Farms & Family Farms, Alstead, NH

2002-2015

Controller & Analyst Sister companies who manufacture maple syrup and sell equipment
Duties: Developed and maintained part number system, specifications, bill of materials and
standard costing. Provided timely and accurate month end data in the form of reviewed financial
statements. Directly supervised and audited accounting staff, including payables, receivables,
payroll, receiving and billing.
Worked with department staff and external auditors to ensure loan compliance and
improvement of cash flow.
Result: Operating credit line renegotiated to provide a $14 million line of credit with reduction
of interest rates and elimination of noncompliance penalties.

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Spearheaded project for the creation of a Bascom Maple Farms equipment web site.
Result: 65% of all orders are now placed online, reducing the need for telephone sales staff
and increasing overall customer satisfaction due to the ability to place orders outside of
traditional business hours.
Implemented a physical inventory to include cycle counting, receiving, issues, credits,
creation and assignment of new part numbers.
Result: improved customer service, logistics, and on time order fulfillment.
Enacted a monthly closing process which included multi-national bank and ledger account
reconciliation and necessary adjusting entries.
Result: 100% on time month end closes and financial report generation and submission.
Corporate mergers-responsible for the acquisition and merger process of related businesses
into the Bascom corporate structure.
Result: Increased sales, products and customer base which facilitated growth from $12
million to $50 million over 10 years.
Vetted department procedural changes. This review of business processes and procedure
documentation provided specific direction for company advancement and compliance with
ever changing food industry requirements.
Result: Ability to become SQF compliant and gain several six figure accounts.

Imtec, a Division of Brady Worldwide, Charlestown, NH

2001-2002

Financial Analyst Produced specialty printed labels, bar codes and manufactured bar code
printing equipment. The divisions were separated and plant closed in 2002
Duties: Processed month end close including bank reconciliation & manual cost of goods sold
calculations. Calculated and submitted facility results to headquarters in both financial and
other quantitative measurements. Generated financial statements and commissions reports.
Supervision of payables, receivables, and accounting support staff. Maintained divisional
general ledger, including accruals and prepaid accounts.

Modified and adapted existing accounting and month end templates from a 6 page, 3
day process to a single page, one day process.
Result: Improved departmental efficiency and increased managements confidence level
related to the accuracy of plant financial results. allowing for more efficient and reliable
transfer of information.
Remained on staff after plant closure was announced to ensure proper transition of
equipment division sale and relocation of printing division.
Result: A smooth transition for the purchaser. Positive customer feedback during
changeover.

Education and Memberships

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
MS in Accounting, concentration in forensics Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors degree in financial management Franklin Pierce College
Member, NH Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Member, North Alabama Chapter ACFE # 187
QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Online and Desktop