Ruth Blue

1500 Oscar Ct. #202

Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-326-1971
rb64c6ea@westpost.net

Pro-active and results-oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounti

ng, audit, and management. Solid planning and organizational skills in coordina
ting all aspects of projects and business management from inception through comp
letion. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage business operations as w
ell as multiple assignments effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure a
nd time constrictions. Ability to see the big picture and plan appropriate stra
tegies to achieve profitable results. Effectively communicate with peers and st
aff to maximize productivity and streamline operations. Computer literate. Ope
n to new and challenging assignments and opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
WINSTAR WORLD CASINO, THACKERVILLE, OK 2009 - 2010
*Key player on the Executive Team for a casino of 6,000 games, 70 table games, b
ingo hall, and high profile events. Staff of sixty.
*Duties include oversee the accounting department for the accuracy of financial
accounting from source documents to financial statements, gaming and non-gaming
audits, CIP accounting, procurement entries, fixed assets, Title 31, payroll, f
inancial analysis, drop team, soft count, and vault audits.
*Monitor continual changes for remodels on casino floor to ACSC system for game
configuration and reporting to the Gaming Device Win Report and Standard Gaming
Report.
*Evaluation of staffing needs in a remote area of Oklahoma.
*Implement policies and procedures.
*Analysis of the financial statements and liaison between General Manager and co
rporate offices on financial position of the casino.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
SILVER NUGGET CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NV 2007 - 2009
*Direct report for the casino accounting staff including payroll, accounts payab
le, audit, general ledger, budget and financial statements. Supervised staff of
seven.
*Hands-on process for month/quarter/year end close and review of all account rec
onciliations and documentation.
*Preparation of analysis of revenue/cost trends with budget to actual variance
s within the departments. Met with department managers to discuss variances and
help with solutions.
CONTROLLER LEVEL CONSULTANT
RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, LAS VEGAS, NV, 2004 - 2007
~ Consulting Firm
*Responsible for maintaining all financial processes and accountability for vari
ous companies.
*Oversee planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Interface directly with
executive management.
*Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, analysis, and varian
ce drivers.
*Accounting and internal control systems design and implementation.
*Conducted motivational staff meeting to encourage a more positive/productive wo
rk environment.
*Technical staff support, training and realignment of duties to reduce duplicati
on of work.
*SEC Reporting: 10Q, 10K, GAAP compliance documentation and regulatory standards
.
*Manage and develop technical financial analysis, modeling and reporting to supp
ort finalization of accounting results for tracking and decision making.
*Federal and State Tax Return reviews.
TAX/TREASURY MANAGER
ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, LAS VEGAS, NV, 2002-2004
~ Australian based video slot manufacturer
*Managed complex cash and restricted fund accounts for control of financial and
gaming operations.
*Set up structure for analysis of cash flow and cash requirements for corporate
management.
*Constructed internal controls to insure cash accuracy.
*Analysis of Gaming Board compliance for Progressive gaming payouts.
*Ensure that financial statements are prepared accurately, on a timely basis and
in compliance with all relevant accounting standards and pronouncement (GAAP).
*Liaison with banks and upper management.
*Tax returns and projects for Federal and State audits.

EDUCATION/SKILLS
REGIS UNIVERSITY Graduate - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accou
nting and Finance

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS
AS-400, Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, Great Plains, MAS90, Infinium, LMS, ACSC, Dat
a Stream Procurement, Microsoft Office; Excel, Microsoft Word,
Various Payroll Systems
ACOMPLISHMENTS
*Analysis of present company accounting methods in order to structure a more con
crete accounting basis according to GAAP and SEC compliances resulting in a savi
ngs of $4 million in tax savings.
*Saving $1 million; restructured purchasing operations and designed/implemented
policies and procedures.
*Driving 50% decrease in warehouse inventory by implementing a purchase order sy
stem with inventory controls.
*Analysis of Point of Sale System to Credit Card processing controls resulting i
n $50,000 in unprocessed revenue.
*Evaluation of accounting systems and implementation to new accounting software
designed to streamline their accounting processes saving the company $400,000 in
unnecessary labor.
*Changed hiring standards to create a stronger skill basis resulting in reduced
employee turnover saving the company $750,000 in retraining, advertising and con
tract help.
*Trained new supervisors on management techniques and styles to insure success i
n their new careers and departments.
*Cost analysis of seminar production to increase gross margin by 30%.