NAISHA MICHEL
Atlanta
Summary
Strategic finance leader with extensive experience directing accounting and financial operations for diverse organizations. Successfully navigated financial distress, enhancing cash flow visibility and securing SBA financing to support growth. Expertise includes full-cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement, driving operational excellence and financial performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting and Finance
Ideation
Atlanta
08.2023 - 07.2026
- Directed all Finance and Accounting operations as the sole leader of the Finance Department, overseeing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, cash flow, banking relationships, and financial compliance.
- Led the Finance function through a period of significant financial distress, strengthening financial reporting, improving cash flow visibility, and providing executive leadership with timely financial analysis to support critical business decisions.
- Managed monthly and year-end close processes, including general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and financial statement preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Led extensive accounting cleanup initiatives that significantly improved the accuracy and integrity of financial records while strengthening internal controls and reporting processes.
- Developed accounting policies, financial controls, and operational procedures that enhanced efficiency and accountability while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
- Partnered directly with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis, inventory valuation, operational reporting, and strategic planning.
- Played a key role in securing SBA financing by preparing financial statements, forecasts, supporting schedules, lender documentation, and due diligence materials that contributed to successful funding.
- Served as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, tax professionals, insurance providers, legal counsel, and external business partners.
Small Business Manager
Maverick Business Associates
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Partnered with business owners to optimize cash flow management and enhance profitability, contributing to long-term organizational growth.
- Advised business owners on financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, strategic planning, and business development initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Design and implement accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting frameworks that improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making.
- Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Controller
BOGE America
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes to ensure timely month-end close.
- Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, collaborating with senior leadership on strategic financial planning.
- Developed KPIs, strengthened internal controls, and led process improvement initiatives that enhanced financial performance.
- Coordinated domestic and international audits, strengthening relationships with banks and external advisors for improved compliance.
- Directed accounting operations for sales territories across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Tax Accountant
U.S. Security Associates
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed multi-state tax compliance across 100+ company locations, ensuring adherence to varying state regulations.
- Prepared tax filings and coordinated audits while implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial documents to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Specializing in Accounting
New Jersey City University
NJ05-2008
Skills
- Financial Leadership
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Treasury Management
- Financial Statement Preparation
- General Ledger Management
- Financial close
- Cost and Inventory Accounting
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- ERP & Financial Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Manufacturing Finance
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Director of Accounting and Finance
Ideation
08.2023 - 07.2026
Small Business Manager
Maverick Business Associates
04.2018 - 12.2023
Controller
BOGE America
02.2016 - 04.2018
Tax Accountant
U.S. Security Associates
02.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Specializing in Accounting
New Jersey City University