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Sydney Clouatre

Athens,GA

Summary

Enterprising and dynamic financial leader with several years of experience in accounting, financial planning, and reporting. Proven track record in delivering innovative accounting services to improve business processes while ensuring accuracy. Dedication to internalizing the values of integrity, excellence, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Cable East, Inc.
Statham, GA
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
  • Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
  • Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
  • Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
  • Maintained quarterly Work-in-Process reports to support financing and bonding operations.
  • Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.

Business Analyst

Cable East, Inc
Statham, GA
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Team lead for company conversion to NetSuite ERP and system administrator, including creation of new chart of accounts and overhauling existing business processes to align with strategic, long-term goals.
  • Handled duties typically associated with an accounting manager such as preparing financial reporting packages, reconciling accounts, managing fixed assets, and ensuring GAAP compliance.
  • Formulated a plan to overhaul employee benefits that resulted in savings both to the company and employees of over $1 million annually

Property Accountant

Landmark Propertied, Inc.
Athens, GA
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Analyzed and reconciled tenant accounts receivable ledgers.
  • Processed month-end closing activities including accruals, allocations, reclassifications.
  • Cost accounting for new commercial real estate properties under construction.
  • Oversaw accounting tasks for 10 different student housing properties within Landmark's portfolio

Education

MBA - Accounting

Piedmont University
Athens, GA
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2015

Skills

  • Cost accounting
  • Financial controls implementation
  • NetSuite ERP Administrator - System Troubleshooting, User Training, Application Configuration, Vendor and Customer Relationship Managemetnt
  • Order Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Other ERP Systems - Salesforce, Entrata
  • Budget Development
  • Corporate strategic planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Controller

Cable East, Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Business Analyst

Cable East, Inc
11.2021 - 11.2023

Property Accountant

Landmark Propertied, Inc.
09.2019 - 11.2021

MBA - Accounting

Piedmont University

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

University of Georgia

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