Derek Hunter
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Experienced supervisor with excellent communication, organizational and multitasking abilities focused on monitoring and improving front-line retail operations. History of promoting customer loyalty by building connections while driving sales with creative and appealing merchandising approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
West Elm Construction
01.2025 - Current
- Led monthly financial reporting, delivering accurate statements, variance analysis, and executive-level insights.
- Oversaw cash flow management, ensuring liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and equipment purchases.
- Strengthened job costing controls to improve visibility into project margins and expense allocation.
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support construction growth and project profitability.
- Perform all research necessary to bid on federal, state and private construction jobs
- Fill out all paperwork and submit bids for construction jobs
Tax Preparer
Paragon Tax & Accounting
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated tax returns for paperless submission to state and federal authorities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Researched tax issues to clarify laws and secure favorable outcomes for clients.
- Resolved tax technology challenges, providing scalable solutions to meet evolving tax needs.
- Answered tax preparation questions from clients by phone, email and in person.
- Prepared accurate individual and business tax returns using current federal and state tax regulations.
- Reviewed client documentation to identify deductions, credits, and compliance issues.
Accountant
Hunter & Company CPAs
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Resolved accounting discrepancies and investigated irregularities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared for financial audits, internal reviews and tax returns.
- Performed variance analysis to inform financial reporting.
- Conducted variance analysis to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies and investigated apparent irregularities.
- Identified and corrected discrepancies in financial statements and reports to maintain integrity of financial records.
- Evaluated physical and digital financial information to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Supervisor
Home Depot
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Created culture of continuous improvement, inspiring employees to take action and solve problems.
- Filed employee complaints according to company policies. and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
- Provided technical guidance to assist employees with tasks. technical guidance and interpreted policies and procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks.
- Scheduled all projects in logical steps and budgeted time required to meet deadlines.
- Filed and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
- Participated in planning meetings to identify barriers and recommend solutions for improved work planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA01-2011
Skills
- Report writing
- Task Delegation
- Financial Statement Review
- Legal research
- Competitive analysis
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Tax return preparation
- Sales strategy development
- Business performance
- Income documentation
- Strong Computer Skills
- Working in teams
- Working Independently
- Task prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Customer outreach
- Written Communication
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Financial oversight
- Financial policy creation
- Staff management
- Planning and coordination
- Talent recruitment
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
West Elm Construction
01.2025 - Current
Tax Preparer
Paragon Tax & Accounting
01.2024 - 01.2025
Accountant
Hunter & Company CPAs
02.2022 - 12.2023
Supervisor
Home Depot
10.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Sonoma State University