Barbara Schechtman

Background

About Barbara Schechtman

MBA, accounting professional with experience across a broad industry base with an emphasis in financial services and consulting. Extensive experience in general accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting and project management. Hands-on experience in system development and implementation. • Established and maintained general ledger systems • Prepared monthly financials • Prepared internal management reports • Performed daily and monthly regulatory functions relating to SEC rules 15C3-1 and 15C3-3 • Performed accounting for stock-based compensation • Prepared budget and forecasting reports and budget vs. actual analysis • Prepared balance sheet analysis • Prepared payroll reconciliations • Established process improvements • Coordinated audits with external auditors and regulatory authorities • Documented processes and procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance • Managed implementation and developmental projects • Documented user requirements for reporting functions and liaised with IT to develop new system generated reports to increase efficiencies and accuracy. • Performed user acceptance testing and process mapping