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Michelle Morris-Penn — Principal, Family Office Services · Kaufman Rossin · Miami, Florida, United States.
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About
Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with a proven track record of leadership and strategic problem-solving. Adept at streamlining operations, optimizing costs, improving processes, and ensuring on-time project delivery. A collaborative leader with a hands-on approach, strong work ethic, and a proactive mindset, dedicated to achieving organizational goals. Bringing over 30 years of expertise in financial accounting, auditing, and system implementations—primarily within the financial services industry.
As a Family Office Professional, Michelle builds relationships with high net-worth individuals and family offices, helping them to manage their finances and households, organize their book-keeping with monthly financial reporting, to achieve an improved lifestyle. Additionally, experienced in working with non-profit organizations, helping them streamline financial processes, develop timely budgets and financial statements, and maintain compliance with grant reporting requirements. Certifications for QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Xero Advisor, Bill.com Expert.
Core Competencies - Financial Statement & Budget Preparation Strategic Planning, Execution & Management Internal / External Audit Liaisons Facilities & Fixed asset management Project Management Human Resource Administration Team Building & Leadership
Experience
Principal - Family Office ServicesCurrent
Kaufman Rossin · Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Jun 2023 – Present
Finance and Operations Manager
Cipher | A Prosegur company · Miami
Jun 2016 – May 2017
CIPHER is a global cybersecurity company that delivers a wide range of products and services. Our offices are located in North America, Europe and Latin America with 24x7 Security Operations Centers and R&D laboratories, complemented by strategic partners around the globe. Responsibilities: • Efficient, hands on management of the Accounting, Human Resources, Administrative and Operations for Cipher Security Miami and London offices. • Full cycle accounting – posting of all banking, receivables, payables and fixed asset transactions in QuickBooks in US$ and £ • Treasury Management of cash flows to ensure maximum efficiency of funds (US & UK) • Completed financial audits of both companies, and SOC 1 & 11 audits within a month • Maintained online access to over 20 business related sites for the companies (US & UK) • Reported to CEO (Miami) and CFO (Brazil) • Relocated the Miami office from Brickell to Blue Lagoon ensuring all permits and occupational licenses were in place • Administration of recruitment and terminations of staff in US and UK • Managed the companies’ health scheme and all insurances • Prepared forecasting for Cipher UK and US to be consolidated with Cipher Brazil
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