Danna Herbert
CFO
Summary
Accomplished, well rounded result driven finance executive with over 35 years experience in construction finance accounting, building and leading training programming, and improving financial operations adept all aspects of accounting, auditing including statement preparation, reporting, auditing, relationship management and cost control with solid experience in leadership roles.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO/Comptroller
Westway Homes/Westway Construction
03.2020 - Current
- Developed management reporting systems and accounting method to improve existing procedures and communication of department data with their FAST software accounting software
- Managed month-end process operations over including preparation and input of journal entries balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, revenue summaries, costing account statement and fixed asset reporting
- Develop and maintain the system of internal accounting controls and financial reporting for yearly operations of over $26M
- Coordinate quarterly accounting reviews, annual audits and tax returns maintain state registrations, business and tax licenses, etc
- Ensure the organization remained in good financial standing
- Provide financial training to all accounting employees when needed Oversee all HR duties, payroll record keeping workers compensation reporting, accident reporting and any claims.
CFO/Comptroller
Twilight Homes of NM
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Semi-custom builder 120+ homes per year
- Developed and maintained relationships with various departments to further understand their needs and enhanced their profitability
- Supervised daily operations of accounts payable, account receivable and payroll
- Served a key role in the implementation of internal controls, accounting system and policies for operations over $42M
- Calculated sales tax against customer/service jobs in accordance with tax guidelines
- Processed and reconciled budget and expense statement with departmental accounts
- Increased efficiency by converting QuickBooks to construction version with Constellation Software.
CFO/Comptroller
Vantage / Raylee Homes
02.2009 - 03.2015
- Production builder of 150+ homes per year
- Supervised all accounting operations for over $62M gross, month end, quarter and yearly closings
- Developed and maintained relationships with various department to further understand their needs and enhanced profitability
- Processed and reconciled budget and expense statement with departmental accounts
- Produced major saving by eliminating the need for outside CPA except for yearly audits
- Upgraded software to bring sales, land development, scheduling and accounting together which increased the efficiency of the company as a whole.
Comptroller
Mock Homes Associates, Inc
01.1986 - 02.2009
- Custom Builder 60+ homes per year
- Performed job costing, including profit reconciliation
- Managed preparation of financial statements, project reports, GL, payroll, AP/AR
- Decreased audit fees each year by implementing and leading improved audit process.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
UNM
Albuquerque, New Mexico 05.2001 -
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
CNM
Albuquerque, New Mexcio 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic financial planning
Program Leadership
Accounting Principles
Cash Flow Management
Financial Policy Formulation
Adaptability to Change
Financial Reporting
Organizational Skills
Financial Management
Business Forecasting
Accounting principles understanding
Reporting skills
Audit Coordination Abilities
Software Experience
- FAST Software
- New Star Software
- Builder 360
- Timberline
- Accu Build
- QuickBooks
References
Shana Conners
Constellation Homebuilding Systems
714-815-5561
Jenice Montoya Eades
Pulte Homes
505- 697-7892
Tim McNaney
Twilight Homes of NM
Co-Owner
505-975-1154
Anne Vallejos
Vallejos Realty
Owner
505-331-8303
Timeline
CFO/Comptroller
Westway Homes/Westway Construction
03.2020 - Current
CFO/Comptroller
Twilight Homes of NM
06.2015 - 03.2020
CFO/Comptroller
Vantage / Raylee Homes
02.2009 - 03.2015
No Degree - General Studies
UNM
05.2001 -
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
CNM
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
05.2001 -
Comptroller
Mock Homes Associates, Inc
01.1986 - 02.2009
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