Marie Gould, MBA, CMA
417.833.2074
mgould07@mchsi.com
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
CORPORATE
International Finance Manager, Accounting Operations
American Express- Financial Resource Center. Phoenix, Arizona
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Managed accounting and finance functions for the Argentina and the Latin American
International Dollar Card markets as well as consolidations to Latin American
Headquarters including the accuracy of daily transaction conversions of over 27
currencies, balance sheet translations, intercompany and intracompany transactions,
month-end and year-end closing procedures, local tax preparation and Federal 1120
related schedules, and reconciliations of over 1,800 balance sheet accounts.
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Was responsible for the delivery of monthly financials in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP), local regulations, and company policies, and
led associated management discussions.
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Reported quarterly market specific and consolidated balance sheets for all Latin
American markets, including Mexico and Brazil, to corporate headquarters.
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Developed and implemented value-added accounting based process improvements,
such as the elimination of over 200 suspense accounts, the creation of an accounts in
difficulty log, the development of a working plan to migrate work to another Financial
Resource Center located in New Delhi, India, and the consolidation of several bank
accounts in the Argentina market, that not only saved the company money but also
resulted in increased employee satisfaction and higher morale.
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Worked closely with the Technologies department to ensure accurate accounting flows
for new products, charge, and credit card implementations for assigned markets.
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Was responsible for the department’s budget, forecasts, and activity-based-costing
(ABC) charge-out models for assigned markets.
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Directed the work of 11 professional staff members at the Financial Resource Center
in Phoenix and an additional 12, dotted line, at the Financial Resource Center in India.
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Was selected and acted as the interim Finance Director for all Latin American markets
while operations were undergoing leadership transition.
Membership Accounting Supervisor
PacifiCare Health Systems. Phoenix, Arizona
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Managed accounts receivable functions including billing, collections, reconciliations,
and reporting of individual and Medicare/Medicaid products for the Western region:
Arizona and Nevada.
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Was responsible for the accurate capitation (contract-specific calculations) and
payments to dental service providers and medical specialists providers for individual
and senior products as well as broker commissions for the Western Region.
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Analyzed membership and revenue streams for Medicare/Medicaid recipients and
continually worked cross-functionally on implementing computer system changes to
offer members a wider range of products and services while ensuring seamless
accounting processes.
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Was responsible for the successful migration of the membership accounting functions
for individual and senior products from Nevada to Arizona in order to reduce costs,
achieve economies of scale, and increase member satisfaction in response
time/product offerings.
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Was responsible for overseeing the smooth transition to the company-wide accounts
receivable system from both a membership standpoint and accounting accuracy of
related records.
Directed the work of 17 staff members (three coordinators and 14 assistants).
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Assistant Accounting Manager
Heldt Lumber Company. Phoenix, Arizona
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Managed accounts receivable – credit, billing, collections, and reconciliations
functions.
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Assisted in the development and maintenance of the company’s financial database.
Accountant
MexiTile, Incorporated. Scottsdale, Arizona
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Performed bookkeeping and accounting functions including the preparation of
financial statements, analyses, and presentation to management.

Was responsible for upgrading existing accounting system to an integrated, fully
computerized environment.
Deferred Payment Plan Supervisor
Army & Air Force Exchange Service. United Kingdom
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Managed the Deferred Payment Plan functions (charge card like product) in a
computerized environment.
Marie Gould, MBA, CMA
417.833.2074
mgould07@mchsi.com
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
TEACHING
Adjunct Faculty, DeVry/Keller University
Chicago, Illinois
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Develop/modify and teach/facilitate accounting graduate level (MBA) courses online:
AC505 Managerial Accounting
FI504 Accounting and Finance: Managerial Use and Analysis
Adjunct Faculty, Drury University
Lebanon, Missouri
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Teach/facilitate Accounting Principles courses (ACCT209 and ACCT210) in the
classroom.
Adjunct Faculty, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)
Joplin, Missouri
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Teach/facilitate Accounting Principles courses (ACCT210) in the classroom.
Adjunct Faculty, Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
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Teach/facilitate undergraduate level courses online and in the classroom:
ACCT280 Financial Accounting
ACCT281 Managerial Accounting
ACCT382 Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT383 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT386 Managerial/Cost Accounting
FINC350 Business Finance
MGMT330 Principles of Management
MGMT150 Intro to Business
MGMT368 Business Ethics
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Participate in semi-annual faculty meetings and training seminars.
Adjunct Faculty, Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona
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Curriculum Development (Course Owner) and teach/facilitate accounting undergraduate
level courses online:
GBS220 Statistics for Managerial Decision Making
GBS221 Business Statistics
ACC230 Financial Accounting
ACC240 Managerial Accounting
Lead Accounting Faculty, Springfield College
Springfield, Missouri

Taught/facilitated accounting and finance undergraduate level courses in the classroom
and directed study:
ACCT2111 Financial Accounting I
FINC3001 Introduction to Finance
ACCT2121 Financial Accounting II
FINC3005 Fundamentals of Investing
TAX2000 Tax Accounting (individuals)
FINC3006 Corporate Finance
ACG2021 Corporate Accounting
APA2301 Managerial Accounting
APA2402 Managerial Accounting
APA2221 F/S Analysis
ACO1806 Payroll Accounting
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Developed coursework, modified, added new courses, and updated syllabi for courses
listed above

Performed institutional services including advising and retaining students in the business
program, interviewing potential adjunct business faculty, as well as other administrative
duties as needed
Marie Gould, MBA, CMA
417.833.2074
mgould07@mchsi.com
E D U C A T I ON
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Ph.D. in: Post-Secondary and Adult Education. Capella University, MN.
Expected: December 2007.
o Dissertation topic: "Assessing the effectiveness and developing best practices
in andragogical methods: teaching accountancy to non-traditional learners"
o Relevant coursework: Educational Philosophy; Historical and Social
Foundations of Education; History of Higher Education; Critical Thinking in
Adult Education; Theory and Methods of Educating Adults; Learning Theory
and the Educational Process; Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational
Process; Future of Education; Advanced Studies in Research Methods.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA). University of Phoenix, AZ.
o Grade Point Average: 3.87/4.0 scale
o Relevant accounting coursework: Advanced Managerial Accounting; Financial
Analysis and Planning; Auditing; Budgeting; Advanced Budgeting.
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Bachelor's of Science (BSBA) concentrations in Accounting and in Finance.
University of Phoenix, AZ.
o Grade Point Average: 3.95/4.0 scale
o Relevant accounting/finance coursework: Financial Accounting I and II; Cost
Accounting; Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II; Income Tax
Accounting; Managerial Finance I and II; Investment Analysis; Financial
Markets; Real Estate Investments.
Marie Gould, MBA, CMA
417.833.2074
mgould07@mchsi.com
CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
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Certified Management Accountant (CMA). License Number 19606
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Certified Teacher - Maricopa County Community Colleges, Arizona. License Number
20772
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Director of Acquisitions: Greater Ozarks Chapter- Institute of Management Accountants
(IMA)
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Affiliate member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
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Seminars facilitated for the Institute of Management Accountants - Phoenix/Scottsdale
chapters:
 Redefining the Finance Function
 Value-Added Analysis
 CMA Certification Study Group
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Outstanding Faculty Award, Rio Salado College, academic year 2000-2001
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Outstanding Finance Leader Award, American Express- Financial Resource Center, 1999
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New Product Development Leader Award, PacifiCare Health Systems, 1997
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Financial Systems Conversion Leader Award, PacifiCare Health Systems, 1998
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Excellence Award, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, 1985