Detail-oriented accounting professional adept at coordinating financial needs across different teams, AP and AR operations as well as internal control management. A self motivator with organization, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Controller - Manager
Standish Management
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current
Oversee financial reporting processes for 15+ funds to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Lead client communication, including weekly client meetings, as the main point of contact
Mentor junior finance staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing
Act as liaison on multiple teams between management and staff to improve efficiency and ensure client satisfaction
Train 5 staff to prepare quarterly reporting and properly prioritize daily client needs
Manage audit processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial statements
Serve as office lead responsible for employee events, office amenities, and firm-wide communications
Controller
PermCap
New York
08.2023 - 06.2024
Monthly review 11 NAV reports and 100+ investor statements prepared by fund admin
Ensure accuracy of invoices received across 11 funds and monitor outstanding payables/receivables for 30+ investments, custodians, and vendors
Lead weekly operation meetings to assess workloads and efficiency of four team members to identify opportunity for enhancement
Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of reporting and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
Facilitate 10-20 month-end transactions and capital activity with detail
Supervise trading for 15 employees, providing corrective feedback for policy non-compliance
Senior Associate - Fund Controller
Standish Management
New York
08.2021 - 07.2023
Prepare cash reconciliations across all funds on a weekly basis
Gain proficiency using the Allvue system to manage accounts
Prepare and then oversee preparation of 20+ quarterly reporting workbooks and financial statements to ensure all activity is presented accurately
Attend monthly company meetings as the voice for the New York office to discuss ways to improve work environment and culture
Staff Auditor
EY
Dallas
09.2019 - 08.2021
Create custom testing strategies for the Financial Statement Close Process of a Fortune 500 telecommunications company
Discuss effectiveness of controls in covering their designated risks with internal executives
Participate in trainings for GAAP compliance and data driven audit approaches
Education
BBA - Accounting
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05.2019
Skills
Financial statement preparation
Cash flow forecasting
Staff mentoring and management
Account reconciliation
General ledger accounting
Revenue recognition
Additional Information
Waitress for the Henry and Yardbird in Dallas, Texas in 2021