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Erin Hillman

Carbondale,Colorado

Summary

Highly organized and goal-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail. Takes pride in being a hardworking and honest employee who operates with integrity and understands the importance of fiduciary responsibility. Objective is to join a prestigious organization with a clear mission statement and a true vision that aligns with own goals and aspirations. Proficient in Controller, Accounting Manager, and Deputy CFO roles, aiming to contribute expertise in finance and operations management to new role. Eager to utilize experience and skills to personally grow and help the organization thrive, learn new things, and achieve success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Finance Director

Town of Carbondale
05.2023 - Current

Performs technical level accounting duties in the area of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipting, general ledger, and utility customer support. Supports FInance Director with prescreening, human resource management, general accounting and sales tax reconciliation/account maintenance as directed. Manages human resources, purchasing accounts, payroll and preparing quarterly tax filings. Assistance with directing, managing and providing backup for junior accounting positions as needed. Aiding with budget forecasting, gl account reconciliations, preparation and proofing of materials for annual audits and or general information purposes, Largely assists with team management, capital projects and all other accounting and fiscal duties.

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Haiti Children Foundation
10.2016 - 01.2023

Financial reporting, creation and management of budgets, cash flow, international banking, currency exchange operations, AR/AP, human resources, Gifts In Kind donations management and assistance with managing Haiti staff. Assisting Haiti staff with creating and implementation of new procedures and processes. Non-profit accounting which includes fundraising, the up-keep of donor profiles, and applying monetary value to physical donations (GIK). Working closely with other organizations in Haiti, and providing financial assistance with multiple grant applications and reporting

When managing budgets, I have a proven 93-95% accuracy rate when projecting actuals vs Budgeted for Haiti operations and overhead expenses along with implementing cost effective measures for consistency and savings.

Owner/CEO

The Bean Counter, Inc.
04.2009 - 02.2017

Ownership and management of small bookkeeping and accounting service. Bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation for various companies and industries. Payroll, A/P and A/R management along with organizational start-up. Implementation of plans, procedures and strategies for the financial management of various individual organizations.

Financial Manager

Alpine Valley Services
11.2011 - 10.2016

Fiscal administration of five different Homeowners Associations and financial management of Alpine Valley Services.. Responsibilities included understanding and administering accounting processes, declarations and bylaws for each individual HOA, filing insurance claims, general HOA management, banking and financial reporting, insurance management, renewals and audits, payroll processing and tax filing/reporting, creating new processes and procedures for implementation in the office and general organization within the company.

Controller

Meritage Development, LLC
10.2008 - 04.2009

Responsibilities included financial management of multiple entities within the position. Learning and implementing knowledge of development and construction accounting. Directed draw and bank funding and acquisitions. This position also includes a great deal of AP/AR loan accounting and reconciling. Responsibilities include daily accounting for different entities along with overall due to/due from for the entire organization. Position required financial reporting and cash flow management for entire development organization.

Staff Accountant/Controller

Best Year Yet, LLC
11.2005 - 10.2008

Financial management, development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets, overseeing general accounting functions, royalty distributions, AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Working closely with the Board of Directors, investors, CEO and president on all accounting matters. Human resource duties including retirement plan and employee benefit administration, workman's comp and insurance.

Skills

  • Corporate and International Banking
  • Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable, Payroll Administration
  • Staff Management and Leadership
  • Fraud and Forensic Accounting Analysis
  • General Ledger
  • Human Resources
  • Budget, Forecasting and Interdepartmental Analysis
  • International Currency Conversion and Management
  • Non-Profit Accounting

References

  • Frank Taylor, (423) 443-2472, franktaylor02@gmail.com, 1.5 years
  • Brian Hart, (970) 948-2471, brian@rfr-llc.com, 10 years
  • James Maguire, (970) 948-5282, soprispm@gmail.com, 8 years

Timeline

Assistant Finance Director

Town of Carbondale
05.2023 - Current

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Haiti Children Foundation
10.2016 - 01.2023

Financial Manager

Alpine Valley Services
11.2011 - 10.2016

Owner/CEO

The Bean Counter, Inc.
04.2009 - 02.2017

Controller

Meritage Development, LLC
10.2008 - 04.2009

Staff Accountant/Controller

Best Year Yet, LLC
11.2005 - 10.2008
Erin Hillman