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Chris Hilkey

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Summary

Skilled accounting and project management bringing over 15 years of experience working with all types of organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller / PE

S+B James Construction
2020 - 2024
  • Monthly financial reconciliation, A/P, A/R, HR, financial audits, yearly tax filing
  • Relationship management and subcontractor coordination.
  • 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.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Director of Finance

United Way of Jackson County
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Monthly financial reconciliation, A/P, A/R, HR, financial audits, yearly tax filing, provide tax representation for VITA, advise board and committee on financial status.

Tax Accountant

Moss Adams
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Tax planning and filing for prospective and current clients.

Credit Analyst

Washington Federal Bank
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Collect, organize spread, & analyze numeric data
  • Write up narratives to management as whether a loan should be approved or denied.

Freight Broker

Coast 2 Coast Logistics
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Solicit new clients to move products and/or services across the continental U.S.

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Advisors / Rogue Credit Union / VALIC / Stifel
10.2007 - 04.2016
  • Building relationships with new & existing clients
  • Analyze client financials & create financial plans
  • Present those plans to the clients while providing financial education & advice

Branch Manager

US Bank
05.2004 - 10.2007
  • Manage operations of the bank branch
  • Interview prospective new hires & coach current staff
  • Set sales goals for the staff & manage all day to day activities.

Education

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting -

Linfield College
05.2017

Bachelor of Science in Economics & Applied Finance -

SOU - Ashland
10.2007

Skills

  • Excellent written & verbal communication
  • Leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Self Motivation
  • Data Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Staff Management
  • Project Accounting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounting management

References

Available upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • United Way, Board Member - 2012-2018
  • United Way, Finance Committee Member - 2021 to Present
  • Creative Supports, Board Member and Treasurer - 2020 to Present

Timeline

Controller / PE

S+B James Construction
2020 - 2024

Director of Finance

United Way of Jackson County
05.2018 - 11.2020

Tax Accountant

Moss Adams
10.2017 - 05.2018

Credit Analyst

Washington Federal Bank
04.2017 - 10.2017

Freight Broker

Coast 2 Coast Logistics
04.2016 - 04.2017

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Advisors / Rogue Credit Union / VALIC / Stifel
10.2007 - 04.2016

Branch Manager

US Bank
05.2004 - 10.2007

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting -

Linfield College

Bachelor of Science in Economics & Applied Finance -

SOU - Ashland
Chris Hilkey