Derek Ellsworth
Finance / Accounting
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Skilled CFO bringing 20+ years of experience working with construction and retail organizations.
Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals.
Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organization goals.
Worked on several accounting platforms and very proficient in Microsoft Office.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CFO/Controller
My Home Services
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision of accounting department
- Oversaw commission creation and adjustments to maximize profitability.
CFO/Controller
APF Industrial/Rocket Steel Construction
North Salt Lake, UT
03.2007 - 01.2019
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Prepared accurate monthly financial statements at end of month to summarize financial health and business performance and presented to Private Equity owners.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Oversaw compliance and prepared accurate Union payroll and according reports.
- Prepared annual financial statements in preparation of Audit to prepare Reviewed Financial Statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Assisted purchase of Rocket Steel construction.
Supervising Senior Auditor
Jensen & Keddington
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Oversaw and managed audit teams. Plan and implement audit plan.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Identify internal control weakness and suggest solutions.
- Presented Audit results to owners and City Council.
- Business Valuations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1989 - 1995.05
Skills
Multiple Accounting Software Proficiency
undefinedCertification
CPA
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
03.2023 - Current
CFO/Controller
My Home Services
01.2019 - 05.2023
CFO/Controller
APF Industrial/Rocket Steel Construction
03.2007 - 01.2019
Supervising Senior Auditor
Jensen & Keddington
01.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Westminster College
09.1989 - 1995.05
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