STELLA N.

DIMITRIOU
2430 WEST PENSACOLA AVENUE * CHICAGO, IL 60618 * (773) 343-5458
sdf15448@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Energetic, entrepreneurial and results-oriented accounting professional with the
proven ability to partner with the entire finance organization to develop and i
mplement cost saving systems. Adept at upgrading and streamlining operations by
automating processes and infrastructure to increase productivity and accuracy a
nd reduce headcount and expenses. A well-rounded finance executive with a stron
g accounting and financial systems background and experience overseeing procurem
ent, inventory management, human resources and office administration.

* Project and Cash Management

* Closing Monthly/Quarterly Books
* General Ledger Entries
* Financial Statement Preparation
* A/R, A/P, Credit & Collections
* HR Administration & Payroll
* Financial Budgeting and Planning
* Bank Reconciliation, Cash Forecasting
EXPERIENCE
InterFACE Holding Group, LLC, East Brunswick, NJ Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Controller
* Supervised all accounting functions, through trial balance reconciliation and
financial statement preparation
* Work directly with owners and CFO to implement new accounting policies and pro
cedures
* Coordinate and manage all accounting responsibilities for three separate facil
ities in CT, FL, and NJ

RBSD Architects, New York, NY Feb 2010-Aug 2010

Controller
* Effectively reduced overhead expenses by $10,000 per month by streamlining pro
cesses, replacing antiquated equipment, and cross training employees
* Created formal policies and procedures for all accounting functions
* Manage benefits administration responsibilities including payroll, employee re
lations, health and
dental insurance, and employee 401K plans
Solution Strategists, Cranford, NJ Nov 2007-May 2009
Solution Strategists was a private consulting firm that implemented financial sy
stems at public and private companies, specializing in the real estate and const
ruction industries. The company was sold in August 2009.
Senior Consultant - Financial Systems
Project leader located on site and directly alongside the clients' finance organ
ization overseeing the implementation and training of new financial systems. Re
quired to adapt to the culture of each client and understand the key financial d
rivers for each business. Responsible for all post-sales client support and man
agement. Coordinated the accounting teams at companies in the $100-500 million
range and finance organizations with up to 500 employees.
* Deltek Vision Certified Consultant, worked with Advantage, FMS, and Sema4 Dat
a Conversion tools to upgrade existing Deltek clients to Vision
* Led and implemented Sage MAS 500 Software with full integration to Sales Logix
and Avalara Tax Software
* Developed step-by-step training documentation to assist end users with FAQ for
each module and task
ERP Visions/The Michael Allen Group, Chicago, IL Feb 2004-Nov 2007
Software Consultant
* Successfully managed and implemented projects from point of sale through post-
production support
* Liaison between accounting and IT departments to design and develop most viabl
e solution for all end users
* Implemented Sage MAS 500 Software specializing in GL, AP, AR, and Project Acco
unting modules
Data Based Ads, Chicago, IL June 2003-Feb 2004
Accounting Manager/Human Resources Manager
* Prepared monthly financial statements for internal review and performed all ac
counting functions
* Developed and maintained employee benefits program and employee orientation an
d payroll
* Maintained day-to-day operations, including general office management and purc
hasing
Eastern Accents, Chicago, IL Aug 2002-May 2003
Assistant Controller/Office Manager
* Supervised all accounting functions, including purchasing, A/R, and A/P depart
ments and a total staff of 20
* Managed benefits administration responsibilities including payroll, insurance,
and employee pension plans
* Worked closely with IT department to develop fully automated inventory system
Presentation Services, Schaumburg, IL Sept 2001-July 2002
Business Systems Analyst
* Managed full product implementation of Epicor Financials for international sub
sidiaries (UK and Latin America)
* Selected internal software application based on needs analysis, process gap an
alysis, and foreign localization
* Led detailed requirements gathering seminars to transition from manual to full
y automated accounting systems
Niku Corporation, Redwood City, CA (Proamics Corporation, Lincolnshire, IL) Feb
1998- May 2001
Senior Consultant/Project Manager
* President's Club Award (top 10%). Repeatedly successful in customer requiremen
ts and implementing software
* Managed full product implementation of Niku Revenue Manager (Project Accountin
g) for companies in the Public Relations, IT Consulting and Architectural indust
ries
* Developed client relationships and contacts at all levels ranging from the end
-user, through the accounting and IT staff to project managers and executive man
agement teams
The Family Institute of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Jan 1993-Apr 1997
Accounting Manager/Controller
* Supervised all accounting departments including GL, A/R and A/P
* Prepared monthly and yearly financial statements for review by BOD and potenti
al grantors and/or investors
* Controlled all forecasting and financial planning activities, including prepar
ation and analysis of annual budgets
Bigsby & Kruthers, Inc., Chicago, IL Feb 1991-Dec 1992
Senior Accountant
* Managed and prepared annual budget process for a multi-site retail chain
* Monitored, reported, analyzed and consolidated financial results on monthly an
d annual basis
* Generated reports for budgeting, sales analysis, forecasting and ad hoc financ
ial analysis for internal use
SKILLS
FINANCIAL PACKAGES: Sage Software (MAS 500, MAS 90), Deltek Software (Deltek Vi
sion, Deltek Advantage), FRx Financial Reporting and Crystal Reports, Peachtree
Financials, AccPac Financials, Great Plains Financials, Peoplesoft Financials an
d Quickbooks
MICROSOFT: Microsoft SQL Server, MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Projec
t and Visio
OTHER: ADP Payroll Services, Niku Project Accounting, Niku Resource Manager, Fox
Pro
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Languages: Fluent in Greek
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Professional Women