CYNTHIA S. DRIVER 10754 W. Lariat Lane, Peoria, Arizona 85383

H: 623.463.9672 - C: 623.695.0150 - cdriver4@cox.net

SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL with over 20 years’ experience in diverse business environments. Background includes managing accounting departments in mid and large-size companies. Collaborate with all levels and departments to meet company objectives. Focus on cost-effective processes and procedures that impact workflow and performance. Effectively integrates people and resources to elicit revenue and profitability.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Financial Analysis Strong customer focus Ensures Accountability Works collaboratively to

meet shared objectives Accounting Policies &

Procedures Cash Flow Improvement

Initiatives Budgets & Cost Control

Initiatives Inter-departmental & Branch

Alliances Human Resources / Staff

Development Corporate Communication Forecasting & Profitability Acts with Integrity

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

APOLLO EDUCATION GROUP – Phoenix, Arizona 2009 – Current Sr. Manager Legal Ops (Oct 2015 – Current)Responsible for overseeing and managing all functions and operations of the legal department by exercising focused, day-to-day leadership to achieve specific objectives jointly established with the Apollo Legal Department leadership team and General Counsel.

Direct workflow for six employees, establish objectives and priorities, prepare performance evaluations, and evaluate the progress and work for attainment of objectives and performance goals.

Assist in the preparation and review of the legal department’s annual operating and capital budgets and monthly department financials; serve as point of contact for reports and financial statements.

Coordinate and monitor electronic billing process with outside law firms and accounts payable department; participate and lead meetings to develop legal accruals and forecasts; prepare and present analyses to management; and provide monthly e-billing ad hoc reports.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Feb 2013 - Oct 2015)Reviewed and analyzed operating results, forecasts and budgets for Apollo Legal Department. Worked with department leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts. Performed ad hoc analysis to understand and improve performance and identify and evaluate saving opportunities.

Prepared monthly financial reporting packages for seven cost centers and met with department leaders to deliver financial results.

Research and analysis of variances to budget/forecast. Responsible for monthly forecasting of expenses for Legal Department and Ethics and Compliance. Created and maintained report to track monthly outside counsel savings from negotiated discounts. Coordinated and prepared monthly legal fee accrual entry for all outside law firms.

Corporate Lead Financial Analyst (June 2009 - Jan 2013)Monitored financial operations and related policies and procedures for multiple cost centers reporting up through the legal department.

Gathered and analyzed departmental financial data for variances to budget. Developed process to improve accuracy of $3M-$5M in monthly legal fee accruals Supported Director of Financial Planning & Analysis by doing research and preparing ad-hoc reports as

needed.

Executive Administrator (Feb 2009 – May 2009)Provided clerical and administrative services and assistance to General Counsel

Managed executive’s calendar by scheduling and arranging meetings. Responded to non-routine inquiries from telephone callers or visitors. Responsible for obtaining information and submitting background checks for new hires.

Submitted travel expense reimbursements in a timely manner.Cynthia S. Driver Page 2

LITTLER MENDELSON, P.C. – Phoenix, Arizona 2005 - 2008Divisional ControllerManaged up to a $30 million accounting budget for a global immigration practice group with branch offices in Atlanta, San Jose and Miami. Supervised all accounting functions, which included international accounting, client intake, general ledger, billing / collections and accounts receivable / payable.

Collected approximately $300,000 of 120 day past due receivables thought to have been paid. Increased revenue $80,000 through identifying cases where work had been performed but not billed. Implemented transfer pricing for related party entities in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India for paralegal

services outsourced to these locations, designed to reduce expenses by 20%. Collaborated with independent auditors by providing accurate backup documentation that resulted in zero

audit adjustments for immigration practice group. Researched company expenditures paid to foreign country third-party providers; identified lost revenue due

to a narrow profit margin, additional fees not passed on to the client and the devaluation of the dollar. Increased cash flow by sending monthly reminders to past due accounts. Created a new “pre-bill,” a memorandum designed to list historical billing information and allowed attorneys

to review and note charges that had gone unnoticed. Answered inquiries for 27 attorneys and 90 paralegals regarding billing and client accounts. Reduced financial statement preparation time from 10 days to 2 days after month end date. Recruited, hired and trained staff of nine. Held weekly staff meetings to discuss accounting department

issues and communicate company updates. Provided annual reviews.

CANYON STATE BUS SALES - Phoenix, Arizona 2004 - 2005ControllerDirected day-to-day accounting department activities. Managed and set up new payroll system and accounts payable / receivable. Prepared monthly internal financial statements.

Monitored profit variances by utilizing worksheets that estimated the projected gross profit on each bus transaction.

Registered company with school districts to secure purchase orders for buses, parts and service. Prepared financial projections for submissions to lender for start-up loan and line of credit financing. Created specifications for company accounting software needs and met with vendors to evaluate potential

packages; recommended and implemented appropriate software.

AUTO SAFETY HOUSE - Phoenix, Arizona 1997 - 2004ControllerOversaw monthly bank financial reports that included compliance activities related to company’s credit andasset-based securitization agreements. Supervised staff of eight accounting department employees, IT Director and HR Director. Executive Management Team member and administrator for company 401(k) plan.

Prepared annual budget of $50 million and assisted five department managers with revised forecasts.

Managed cash flow and $8 million revolving line of credit; worked with bank manager regarding financial issues.

Enhanced customer service and built company morale by implementing effective inter-departmental procedures and processes.

Improved inventory tracking and cost allocation by recommending specific software changes. Implemented the use of purchase orders, which enabled accounts payable to effectively review and pay

vendor invoices. Achieved no audit adjustments for 2003, due to interacting efficiently with auditors.

DRIVER & REEVES COURT REPORTING – Phoenix, Arizona 1988 - 1997Office ManagerManaged office operations for start-up court reporting business handling depositions, hearings and arbitrations.

Assigned daily assignments for 10 independently contracted court reporters. Ensured schedule of deposition times and locations; oversaw timely preparation of transcripts.

Handled all billing and collection responsibilities. Secured repeat business by establishing solid relationships through direct client contact.

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Additional Experience:

CENTRAL BINDERY COMPANY – Phoenix, ArizonaBookkeeperManaged daily bookkeeping activities, which included cash receipts, weekly payroll and preparation of monthly financial statements.

BROWN & SPOON, CPA’s – Phoenix, ArizonaStaff AccountantPrepared clients monthly financial statements, sales tax reports, quarterly payroll tax reports, individual and corporate income tax returns and year-end W-2’s.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Accounting, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)