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Allen Lyons, CPA

Lufkin,TX

Summary

Dedicated controller offering more than 20 years of expertise in financial management. Skillful in leading financial operations such as accounting, reporting and feasibility studies for capital projects and acquisitions. Certified Public Accountant.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Atkinson Candy Company
03.2018 - 08.2022
  • Managed assets, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 150 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.

Controller

Dynasty Wireline Service
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed assets, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.

Chief Financial Officer

Grinding And Sizing Company
11.2005 - 03.2013
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
  • Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
  • Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
  • Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.

Auditor

Axley & Rode LLC
09.2002 - 09.2005
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
  • Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.

Auditor

Arthur Andersen Accounting Firm
09.2000 - 08.2002


  • Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
  • Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2000

BBA -

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Fiscal Reporting
  • Production Planning and Control
  • Preparing Financial Statements
  • Facilitating AuditS
  • Operation and Control
  • Corporate Strategic Planning
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Inventory and Supply Control

Timeline

Controller

Atkinson Candy Company
03.2018 - 08.2022

Controller

Dynasty Wireline Service
05.2015 - 01.2018

Chief Financial Officer

Grinding And Sizing Company
11.2005 - 03.2013

Auditor

Axley & Rode LLC
09.2002 - 09.2005

Auditor

Arthur Andersen Accounting Firm
09.2000 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Accounting

Stephen F Austin State University

BBA -

Stephen F Austin State University

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