Byron Sullivan
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Strategic, analytical, and enthusiastic accounting and finance professional with 19 years of diverse experience. Proven ability to lead teams collaboratively while effectively communicating and resolving complex problems with innovative solutions. Expertise in managing compliance, meeting project deadlines, and delivering accurate financial reporting, documentation, and budgeting in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Committed to driving organizational success through meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Accounting
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
09.2024 - Current
- Manage daily, monthly, and annual accounting operations for a $10M organization, including complex journal entries and reconciliations within Sage Intacct, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Administer biweekly payroll for 33–34 employees through ADP Workforce Now, maintaining 100% accuracy and on-time processing.
- Oversee employee 401(k) deferrals and employer contributions using ADP and Fidelity, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Manage state tax withholding and unemployment insurance accounts across multiple jurisdictions, guaranteeing timely and compliant submissions.
- Partner with the membership team to validate deferred revenue schedules, improving accuracy and efficiency in monthly revenue reporting.
- Develop and implement treasury procedures covering cash reconciliations, remote deposits, and wire transfers, improving audit readiness and internal controls.
- Author and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for finance, payroll, and accounting to streamline workflows and ensure policy consistency.
- Oversee the weekly accounts payable process through Bill.com and Expensify, processing 100+ vendor payments with zero compliance issues.
- Reconcile and post daily membership transactions from CRM to Sage Intacct, improving accuracy in cash flow reporting.
- Prepare detailed audit and tax schedules (Form 990) and assist auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audits and filings.
Associate Director, Payroll & Treasury
The National Trust of Historic Preservation (NTHP)
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed all accounting and treasury operations, including complex balance sheet and bank reconciliations in Unit4 ERP, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Oversaw payroll for 120+ employees across NTHP and its affiliate, the National Main Street Center, maintaining 100% accuracy and timely processing through ADP.
- Managed multi-state payroll tax compliance and unemployment insurance filings across 30+ states, achieving zero late or erroneous submissions.
- Trained and mentored accounting team on Unit4 and treasury systems, increasing accuracy and efficiency by 20%.
- Partnered cross-functionally with IT, HR, and Treasury to enhance accounting systems and data integration, reducing reconciliation errors.
- Developed and implemented treasury workflows for cash reconciliations, deposits, and wire transfers, strengthening internal controls and audit readiness.
- Administered $150K+ monthly corporate credit card transactions for 60+ employees through Ramp, ensuring timely reconciliation and compliance with policy.
- Spearheaded implementation of Ramp corporate credit card program, automating expense tracking and improving financial visibility.
- Led complex accounting projects involving multi-entity reconciliations, demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Senior Accounting Operations Analyst
Senior Accounting Operations Analyst
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Executed daily, monthly, and annual accounting projects by managing balance sheets, bank reconciliations, disbursement transactions, journal entries, and tax documents, reducing errors by 90%.
- Resolved discrepancies by conducting research, investigating concerns, communicating with stakeholders, and creatively problem-solving, improving resolution times by 90%.
- Analyzed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll withholding accounts using careful diligence, increasing accuracy by 90% by addressing all discrepancies.
- Created a bank account log using Microsoft Excel and excellent database management skills, growing reconciliation efficiency by 80%.
- Processed biweekly payroll and 1099s by reviewing data and navigating ADP, exceeding deadlines, and expectations by 100%.
Finance & Operations Manager
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Inc (Auto Alliance)
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Streamlined travel booking processes by conducting SWOT analyses, leading software transition, automating reports, and enhancing data entry, successfully improving turnaround times by 200%.
- Administered 14 accounts payable aspects in the software Anybill; which included approving bills and invoices, setting up accounts, uploading batches, and analyzing reports, increasing on-time payments year over year.
- Oversaw benefit and retirement plans for 50+ employees by maintaining schedules, auditing accounts, and monitoring compliance, elevating contribution accuracy by 100%.
- Recorded journal entries, prepared financial schedules, and coordinated semi-monthly payroll by establishing organized workflows, consistently surpassing timeline objectives by 100%.
- Generated financial reports and budget analysis graphs by compiling and organizing detailed data to help facilitate sound decisions by senior leaders regarding financial performance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
08-2009
Skills
- Experienced in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- ERP software management
- Skilled in utilizing NetSuite for accounting tasks
- Skilled in QuickBooks accounting software
- Skilled in Concur Travel and Expense processes
- Experienced with Anybill Accounts Payable Software
- Experienced with Billcom software
- Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Proficient in Sage Accounting System
- Ramp Spend Management
- Unit4
- ChatGPT
- Experienced with Sage Intacct
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounts receivable management
- Revenue recognition
- Variance analysis
- Accounting policy development
- Expense management
- Financial software proficiency
- Nonprofit accounting
- Grant accounting
- Accounts payable management
- AP and AR management
- Bank account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Staff training and development
- Month-end reporting
- Budget projections
- Experienced with Expensify
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- General ledger management
Timeline
Manager of Accounting
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
09.2024 - Current
Associate Director, Payroll & Treasury
The National Trust of Historic Preservation (NTHP)
03.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Accounting Operations Analyst
Senior Accounting Operations Analyst
07.2020 - 03.2023
Finance & Operations Manager
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Inc (Auto Alliance)
06.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
Core Competencies
Accounting, Data Analytics, Report Generation, Data Management, Process Improvement, Budgeting, GAAP, Forecasting, SOX, Compliance, Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Finance, Chart of Account Management, Fixed Asset Schedules, 1099s, Payroll Processing, Complex Reconciliations, Audit, Monthly and yearly Close, Bank Reconciliations, Revenue Recognition.
Additional Experience
- Berliner Specialty Distributors | Staff Accountant & Systems Administrator
- The Entertainment Software Association | Staff Accountant & IT Coordinator
- Arabella Advisors | Accounting Associate
- Transit Employees Federal Credit Union | Accounting Team Lead
- World Data Science Institute (Startup) | Board Member & CFO