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Amy LeBaron
Open To Work

Amy LeBaron

Centennial,CO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

ControllerChief Financial OfficerAccounting ManagerManager of Operations and FinanceVice President of Finance

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Centennial, CO, USDenver, CO
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$140000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Company Culture

Summary

Highly motivated, results-driven Chief Financial Officer decision-making financial experience. Proven to produce and lead exceptional performance within a team environment, creatively resolve problems, and capitalize on opportunities. Strategic business partner skilled in advising of potential decisions at a board of director level. Skilled in the production and presentation of consolidated financial statements and reports, implementing solutions to improve business processes, and effectively management of complex budgets up to $63 million. Track record of raising profitability, resolving high impact issues, and rolling out new technologies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Proteco Wrap Company
08.2021 - Current
  • Leads, strategies, analysis of all operation and financial objectives including forecasting, implementation, operational reporting, business metrics, and audit GAAP requirements. Provided budgetary vision and guidance in support of the company’s missions and goals including management of new product development. Oversaw fixed asset, lease assets incompliance with ASC 842, warehouse, production, and all accounting functions. Perform analysis of financial data and reporting to the ownership on a monthly basis including commission reporting. Supervise multiple staff in multiple departments including warehouse, production, and accounting. Prepared and completed multiple external audits with no negative assurances. Manage cash flow while budgeting for new equipment purchases inline with the ownership priorities.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Implemented a new accounting ERP software.
  • Improved bill of materials and lowered manufacturing variances.
  • Reduced overall accounting department costs including doing more with less staff inside the department.
  • Create tracking for labor cost associated with products including downtime tracking.
  • Successfully management emission compliance with the City of Denver to remain compliant

Chief Financial Officer

South Coast Business Employment Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Develops, leads, and manage financial and administrative planning, implementation, budgeting, forecasting, contract negotiations, and supervising for multiple contracts. Ensure compliance to all policies for non-profit and local government entities. Lead and design a full-service human resource including affirmative action, classification, pay equity, safety, performance management for over 40 employees. Establish multiple local and state external partners with other organizations and individuals. Implement business strategies company wide. Provide leadership and direction supporting the appropriate analysis and interpretation of state and federal rules, regulations, policies and other communication. Supervise staff including training, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, initiating disciplinary actions, and effectively recommending hiring and termination actions.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Oversaw and completed multiple financial audits with no findings or compliance issues.
  • Implement a new accounting software and payroll process system.
  • Reduce indirect costs by more than 20% within first year
  • Implemented two new departments including successful writing and receiving new grants.

Accounting Manager

Big Hairy Dog, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Directed accounting activities including the daily and monthly facilitation of audits, accounts payable / accounts receivable, sales tax, and financial statements. Collaborated as an integral team member and leader of cross-functional departments. Interfaced with individuals at all organizational levels to build consensus and offer accounting and technical support. Delivered exemplary customer service, controlled and managed asset system, and collection efforts.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Oversaw daily and monthly treasure activities.
  • Implement a new asset management system with free technology
  • Successfully completed sales tax quarterly for multiple states.
  • Developed and implemented improved policies and procedures.

Manager of Operations and Finance

BioCision/MedCision, LLC
San Rafael, CA
08.2010 - 12.2017
  • Directed accounting activities including the daily and monthly facilitation of bank reconciliations, audits, accounts payable / accounts receivable, payroll processing, and financial statements. Collaborated as an integral team member and leader of cross-functional departments. Interfaced with individuals at all organizational levels to build consensus and offer accounting and technical support. Delivered exemplary customer service, controlled and managed inventory levels, oversaw warehouse processes, and established relationships with multiple third-party vendors to purchase supplies and inventory, make returns, and resolve quality issues.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Coordinated two sets of books for four consecutive months during an asset sale in 2016; oversaw the reconciliations of two organizations; ensured compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Successfully and independently completed the transfer from QuickBooks to Expandable and back again during the company’s downsize.
  • Reduced inventory turns from 5.0 to 4.0.
  • Supported the budget development, forecasting, and budget management of the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Business

Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
05.2005

Skills

Sage Intacct, SAP, MAS, NetSuite, Sage 100, Acumatica, QuickBooks, Sage BusinessWorks, and Microsoft Office Suite

Areas of Expertise

  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Human Resources
  • Financial Audits
  • Grant Writing
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial Modeling
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Inventory Management
  • Board of Directors Reporting
  • Payroll Management
  • Cost Accounting
  • Risk Management
  • GAAP Accounting
  • Tax Accounting
  • Project Management
  • Compliance Reviews
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Inventory/Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Finance Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Successful implementation of 6 different ERP softwares
  • Recognized by State of Oregon for non profit childcare program creation
  • Improvement and creation of bill of materials for multiple organizations
  • Improvement of cost and strategic implementation of cost reduction measurements on production floor
  • Management of multiple business partnership including investors
  • Management and creation of systems to manage 10+ grants at one time

Timeline

Controller

Proteco Wrap Company
08.2021 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

South Coast Business Employment Corporation
01.2019 - 08.2021

Accounting Manager

Big Hairy Dog, Inc.
12.2017 - 01.2019

Manager of Operations and Finance

BioCision/MedCision, LLC
08.2010 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Business

Western State College of Colorado