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AI Integration in Accounting
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Courtney Hubbard

Tampa

Summary

Seasoned Financial Controller with 9 years of experience leading accounting and financial operations in the construction industry. Incorporates AI-driven solutions to enhance accounting accuracy, automate repetitive tasks, and gain deeper financial insights.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Self-Managed Plumbing Companies
09.2019 - Current
  • Founded and operated nine profitable plumbing companies, generating over $15M in combined revenue.
  • Delivered comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to company owners.
  • Developed strategic cash flow and profitability models tailored to service-based businesses.
  • Reduced month-end close time by 25% through automation and workflow optimization.
  • Supervised all aspects of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger accuracy.
  • Implemented AI-based financial tools for expense tracking, invoice processing, and data analytics.
  • Mentored staff on emerging technologies and finance best practices.

Team Lead – Accounting

CRM Company
07.2015 - 05.2019
  • Managed a team of 4 accounting professionals, overseeing daily transactions, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
  • Guided month-end closing processes and ensured compliance with financial standards.
  • Trained staff on accounting systems and optimized workflow efficiency.
  • Achieved $150K in annual cost savings by identifying operational inefficiencies and renegotiating vendor contracts.
  • Collaborated with leadership to analyze financial trends and inform strategic decisions.

Missions Coordinator (Part-Time)

Calvary Christian High School
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managed finances and logistics for national and international mission trips.
  • Tracked donations, maintained transparency in fund distribution, and engaged with families and global partners.

AI Integration in Accounting

  • I've made it a personal mission to stay ahead of the curve by integrating AI into every layer of accounting operations.
  • I also developed a forecasting model using historical data and AI-driven trend analysis to predict cash flow fluctuations.
  • To eliminate bottlenecks, I trained machine learning models to automatically classify and route vendor invoices for approval.
  • In my day-to-day work, I've implemented tools that use AI to reconcile bank transactions in real time and alert me to discrepancies.

Timeline

Financial Controller

Self-Managed Plumbing Companies
09.2019 - Current

Team Lead – Accounting

CRM Company
07.2015 - 05.2019

Missions Coordinator (Part-Time)

Calvary Christian High School
06.2015 - 06.2017
Courtney Hubbard