Amanda Johnson
Austin
Summary
Results-oriented finance leader with a strong track record in managing complex financial operations and driving process improvements. Expertise in financial analysis, compliance management, and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring accuracy in reporting for high-volume, multi-entity environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Safety Supervisor
Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.
Austin
09.2025 - Current
- Perform financial and operational analysis to evaluate cost impact, identify trends, and support risk mitigation initiatives.
- Support process improvement initiatives through analysis of reporting workflows and internal operational controls.
- Monitor, analyze, and report Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and support continuous safety improvement initiatives.
- Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and support reporting requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership and operational teams to strengthen internal processes and improve reporting accuracy.
Business Administrator
Texas A&M University, College of Arts & Sciences-Finance
College Station
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Executed month-end and year-end close activities, including financial reporting, account analysis, and reconciliation review.
- Performed monthly balance sheet and cash reconciliations, researched discrepancies, and resolved variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and reviewed financial transactions for compliance with GAAP, institutional policies, and proper account usage.
- Supported financial operations involving multiple funding sources and monitored account activity for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with internal departments to gather supporting documentation and maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation, validating financial data, and responding to audit inquiries.
- Utilized FAMIS, Workday, and Emburse (Concur) to manage financial data, reporting, and transaction processing.
Financial Accountant
Texas A&M University System, Budgets and Accounting, Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C)
College Station
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed financial administration for $10+ billion in university construction projects across multiple entities and funding sources.
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain general ledger accuracy and support month-end close activities.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations and investigated discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with institutional policies.
- Supported treasury and cash management activities by monitoring project expenditures, commitments, and fund activity.
- Tracked financial transactions and coordinated financial documentation across multiple ERP and procurement systems.
- Collaborated with accounting, procurement, project management, and leadership teams to resolve financial and operational issues.
- Improved accounting workflows and reporting efficiency through process enhancements and system utilization.
- Supported compliance with internal controls, institutional and financial policies, and audit requirements.
Senior Post-Award Project Administrator
Texas A&M Research Foundation/Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services
College Station
09.2007 - 02.2018
- Managed financial lifecycle of 150+ sponsored research accounts, including budgeting, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and reporting requirements.
- Performed account reconciliations and financial analysis to ensure accuracy, compliance and proper fund management.
- Reviewed and approved financial transactions for adherence to GAAP and regulatory compliance standards.
- Prepared financial reports and supported audit and compliance reviews.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to maintain organized financial documentation and support accurate accounting activity.
Accounting Office Manager
Johnson Business Group, Inc.
Bryan
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Managed full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Prepared financial statements and executed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Prepared journal entries, reconciled accounts, and maintained accurate financial records, facilitating month-end and year-end close processes.
- Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly state and federal tax returns, collaborating with company's CPA on annual tax filings.
- Oversaw job scheduling, purchase orders, customer billing, and service completion tracking, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01-2006
Skills
- General ledger management
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- KPI monitoring and evaluation
- Process improvement strategies
- Budget management and forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Staff training and mentoring
- Company policy compliance
- Crisis management skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety culture promotion
- Analytical thinking skills
- Safety program implementation
- Close processes
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Bank account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Statement preparation
- Variance analysis
- GAAP compliance standards
- Audit support
- ERP systems operations
- Multi-Entity Accounting
Erp Financial Systems
- Workday
- Paycom
- Acumatica
- FAMIS
- QuickBooks
- E-Builder
- AggieBuy
- Concur / Emburse
- Canopy
- Maestro
- IPayments
Timeline
Program Safety Supervisor
Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Business Administrator
Texas A&M University, College of Arts & Sciences-Finance
08.2024 - 08.2025
Financial Accountant
Texas A&M University System, Budgets and Accounting, Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C)
02.2018 - 06.2024
Senior Post-Award Project Administrator
Texas A&M Research Foundation/Texas A&M Sponsored Research Services
09.2007 - 02.2018
Accounting Office Manager
Johnson Business Group, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M University