Hands-On & Results-Driven Controller with 15+ years’ progressive accounting and finance experience across logistics, real estate and nonprofit sectors. Proven record managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close, internal controls, audits and payroll for organizations up to $30M. Skilled at process improvement, financial reporting, and leading teams to improve accuracy, shorten close, and strengthen compliance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
FULMER LOGISTICS SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2026
Oversee cash flow in a high-volume, low-margin environment: manage freight payables vs. receivables timing, maintain credit lines, optimize factoring or settlement terms, and reduce DSO to fund daily operations.
Ensure correct revenue recognition for freight brokerage arrangements (gross vs. net), reconcile carrier invoices and customer billings, and manage commission structures and payouts to sales agents and thirdparty partners.
Produced detailed margin analyses by lane, customer, and carrier; monitored spot vs. contract rates; provided pricing insights and models to commercial teams, enhancing margin protection and supporting bid proposals.
Implemented controls over load confirmations, carrier vetting, liability/insurance verification, and payment approvals to mitigate fraud and compliance risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Lead integration and maintenance of TMS/ERP/CRM systems, ensure accurate load-level accounting data, build real-time dashboards (gross margin per load, load profitability, DSO, cash conversion, carrier pay accuracy), and support automation to scale operations.
Financial Controller
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
01.2017 - 01.2020
Produce board and management reports, scenario models for season planning, and KPI dashboards (occupancy, average ticket yield, cost per performance). Provide financial guidance that balances artistic risk and longterm sustainability, support fundraising pitches, and prepare audit-ready accounts.
Lead creation and management of show budgets (preproduction, rehearsal, tech, run costs), monitor actuals vs budget, and implement cost controls to protect artistic vision while keeping productions financially viable.
Administered complex funding streams by tracking grant conditions, sponsorships, charitable donations, and restricted funds; ensured appropriate spending and accurate reporting to funders while maintaining compliance with charity/accounting rules.
Administer complex funding streams: track grant conditions, sponsorships, charitable donations, and restricted funds; ensure appropriate spending, accurate reporting to funders, and compliance with charity/accounting rules.
Manage payroll for diverse payroll needs (union contracts, freelance artists, crew, casual staff), administer pension/benefits where applicable, and ensure accurate accruals for royalties, licensing, and residuals tied to productions.
Financial Controller
COLUMBUS PARK APARTMENTS
01.2011 - 01.2015
Produced monthly property P&Ls, variance analysis, unit-level profitability, rent-roll reconciliation, and KPIs (occupancy %, NOI, RevPAR, capex variance) to provide strategic insights for owners and asset managers.
Manage budgeting, approval, cost tracking, change-order control, and capitalization vs. expense treatment for renovations and major repairs to protect ROI and preserve asset value.
Managed budgeting, approval, cost tracking, and change-order control for renovations and major repairs to safeguard ROI and maintain asset value.
Oversaw procurement, contract terms, and internal controls during construction to mitigate cost overruns, fraud risk, and operational disruptions.
Owner/Operator/Accountant
STATEWIDE REMODELING SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.2010
Managed client relationships from estimate to close, defining contract terms and warranties, resolving disputes and change orders, and overseeing insurance, licensing, and compliance to reduce liability and enhance repeat business/referrals.
Implement and maintain accurate job-cost accounting (WIP schedules, percent complete), produce project P&Ls, backlog reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts so owners can prioritize profitable work and price bids correctly.
Developed detailed job budgets (materials, labor, subcontractors, permits, overhead), tracked job-level costs in real time, approved and documented change orders, and monitored gross margin by project to control overruns.
Executed accurate job-cost accounting (WIP schedules, percent complete), produced project P&Ls, backlog reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts to enable owners to prioritize profitable work and price bids effectively.
Higher Headquarters Company 737th Maintenance Battalion
Ohio Army National Guard
01.1992 - 01.1998
MOS: 71L, Administrative Specialist
MOS: 11B, Infantry
Hotel Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines
United States Marine Corp
01.1989 - 01.1991
MOS: 0311, Infantry
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
01-1992
Skills
Revenue recognition
General ledger management
Accounts payable/receivable
Month-end closings
Variance analysis
Internal controls
US GAAP proficiency
Payroll management
Project management
Fund accounting
Staff management
Teamwork and collaboration
Military Service
United States Marine Corp, Columbus, OH, 01/01/89, 01/01/91, Hotel Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, 0311, Infantry
Ohio Army National Guard, Newark, OH, 01/01/92, 01/01/98, Higher Headquarters Company 737th Maintenance Battalion, 71L, Administrative Specialist; 11B, Infantry
Timeline
Financial Controller
FULMER LOGISTICS SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2026
Financial Controller
RIVERSIDE THEATRE
01.2017 - 01.2020
Financial Controller
COLUMBUS PARK APARTMENTS
01.2011 - 01.2015
Owner/Operator/Accountant
STATEWIDE REMODELING SERVICES
01.1992 - 01.2010
Higher Headquarters Company 737th Maintenance Battalion
Financial Controller at Tamani Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment, Al Rostamani GroupFinancial Controller at Tamani Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment, Al Rostamani Group