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Danny Jackson

Corporate Controller
Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Business-driven Controller with expertise in both public and private accounting and financial reporting. Offering 20-year track record of exceptional accuracy in financial statement preparation and auditing. Strong leader with calm presence superior skill in cultivating rapport across all enterprise levels. Skilled in managing shareholder and board member relationships with excellent mediation and negotiation skills.

Work History

Corporate Controller

Aspire MRO LLC, Aviation / Freighter
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 105 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Assist CFO of group vertical with annual audits and all reporting requirements.
  • Software Sage Intacct & XP Empower, prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.

Consultant /Controller

Smith Tank & Equipment
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cost Accounting - preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
  • Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program, establish standard costs, and update them as appropriate, conduct inventory reserve analysis on a quarterly basis and generate reports for senior management.
  • Review overhead rates and labor rates used for standard costing collaborate with operational management to improve controls, accuracy and quality of mfg.
  • Costs and resolve extraordinary variances, Analyze, and report on inventory variances of raw materials and finished good, month-end close responsibilities, trial balance, participate in year-end close and financial statement preparation, Analyze, and recommend cost saving opportunities, accurate monthly financial statements, AP / AR - Aging, daily bank reconciliation monthly bank statements.
  • Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.

Consultant Accounting

Go Luxury Auto LLC
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Installation of new software iDMS Autosoft
  • Developed and analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Provided financial management information by preparing financial status analysis and reports.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.

Comptroller / Office Manager

Silsbee Ford Inc, Donalson Automotive Inc
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Aggregated and analyzed data related to administrative costs to prepare budgets for corporate-level management.
  • Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
  • Communicated corporate objectives across divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
  • Oversaw quality control and productivity rates to increase revenue and production times.
  • Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.

Chief Financial Officer

Orr Auto Acceptance Corp
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Negotiated and approved all supplier, distributor and state and federal agency contracts and agreements.
  • Devised strategies for monitoring, evaluating and tracking operational achievements.
  • Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision and outperform revenue targets.
  • Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
  • Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
  • Offered advice to other executive leaders on strategies to improve financial growth.
  • Set and monitored effective financial policies.
  • Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
  • Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.

Chief Financial Officer

American National Diversified Inc
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
  • Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
  • Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.

Accountant

Drake Farms Trucking Inc, Rustic Logistics LLC
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
  • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
  • Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms.

Comptroller / HR / Payroll

WestStar Autoplex LLC
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [Number] new employees.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Adhered to federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over [Number] employees.
  • Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management by [Action].
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.

Auditor / Consultant

Consultants Collaborative Partnership
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation.
  • Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
  • Managed internal controls and assessed risks of technology network by performing information system audits of each division.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Reported ROIs using Excel spreadsheets.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

Controller / HR / Payroll

Loop East Motor Company Inc
01.1984 - 01.2017
  • Compliance with all federal, states, local filing, monthly inventory taxes & year-end inventory declaration filing, assures corporate income tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely completion of all company income tax returns while taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes
  • Renew dealer bond/ dealership license, renew insurance garage liability/auto/building
  • Renew worker's compensation each year, renew OCCC license, quarterly workers compensation filing, quarterly battery tax fee filing, monthly filing use resale sales taxes
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Education

Finance / Accounting - Finance / Accounting

Tyler School of Business
Tyler, Texas
05.1984

Associate of Applied Science - Science / Business

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas
05.1982

Skills

  • GAAP / IFRS Compliance
  • Financial Business Operation
  • Daily / Monthly Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable / Aging A/P
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Statement Accurate and Timely
  • Statement of Cash Flow
  • Corporate Financial Strategy
  • Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly Federal & States Filing
  • Internal Audit Management
  • Cost Accounting
  • Inventory Management
  • Oracle ERP
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Payroll / ADP Practitioner
  • Human Resources
  • 401(k) Form 5500 Filing
  • Insurance renewal policies
  • Oracle ERP

Timeline

Corporate Controller

Aspire MRO LLC, Aviation / Freighter
09.2022 - 05.2023

Consultant /Controller

Smith Tank & Equipment
06.2022 - 08.2022

Consultant Accounting

Go Luxury Auto LLC
03.2022 - 05.2022

Comptroller / Office Manager

Silsbee Ford Inc, Donalson Automotive Inc
04.2021 - 03.2022

Chief Financial Officer

Orr Auto Acceptance Corp
05.2020 - 03.2021

Chief Financial Officer

American National Diversified Inc
11.2019 - 05.2020

Accountant

Drake Farms Trucking Inc, Rustic Logistics LLC
04.2019 - 10.2019

Comptroller / HR / Payroll

WestStar Autoplex LLC
05.2018 - 02.2019

Auditor / Consultant

Consultants Collaborative Partnership
03.2017 - 05.2018

Controller / HR / Payroll

Loop East Motor Company Inc
01.1984 - 01.2017

Finance / Accounting - Finance / Accounting

Tyler School of Business

Associate of Applied Science - Science / Business

Tyler Junior College

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