FOY IRBY
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Seasoned accountant with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures as well as coordinating onboarding of new employees, benefits administration and compensation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Property Accountant
Highwoods Properties
Raleigh, NC
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Senior property accountant for the Atlanta portfolio comprising 4.5 million SF.
- Assisted property managers and regional managers with monthly budget variance analysis as well as forecast adjustments and assisted with annual budget preparations and submittal.
- Led balance sheet reconciliations, operating expense (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) accruals, posting of recurring billings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Performed annual operating expense (CAM) reconciliations.
- Verified leases and amendments for all of Highwoods' divisions, ensuring tenant improvements and leasing commissions were accurate as well as calculating net effective rents on a per square foot basis.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
Human Resource Manager
Lundy Management Group LLC/The Lundy Group, Inc
Raleigh, NC
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved operational efficiencies by creating filing systems to maintain confidential employee documents and reports
- Advised leadership on HR-related issues, including vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily human resources reports on metrics and policies to recommend corrective actions and improvements
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing all HR steps, including onboarding, orientation and benefits
- Worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures
- Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands
- Helped grow the company personnel 55% in two years and 75% in five years
- Assisted VP in managing transition to work from home for accounting dept
- Staff during onset of COVID19 pandemic.
Financial Manager
Lundy Management Group LLC/The Lundy Group, Inc
Raleigh, NC
08.2000 - 05.2021
- Partnered with CPAs to design and implement accounting systems, policies, and best practices
- Oversaw collections and accounts payable functions
- Calculated real-time P&L on client portfolios and reconciled accounts daily utilizing Yardi Systems Software Company
- Managed retirement and liability funds and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports on each fund's status
- Reported payroll utilizing CBIZ FLEXPAY; administered employee benefits, including SIMPLE IRA, insurance, and vacation
- Prepared Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) for various property owners
- Negotiated and reviewed business contracts and financial models with profitability and financial success in mind
- Monitored all company costs and presented budget forecasts annually and maintained and updated monthly
- Compiled and delivered financial statements for owners' association boards and property owners and prepared variance narratives, trends and charts
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations
- Led company through two major software upgrades with Yardi Systems Software
- Processed payroll and reviewed employee liability balances in support of HR objectives
- Developed training procedures and mentored new accounting personnel on company policies and best practices, resulting in 100% growth of Accounting department
- Helped grow company management of 750,000 sf to 2.6M sf in less than five years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Meredith College
05.1998
Skills
- Compliance
- Staff compensation
- Employee engagement
- Personnel information systems
- Payroll administration
- Benefits programs
- MS Office
- MRI
- Quickbooks
- Yardi Systems
- Bamboo HR
- Employee relations
- Corporate Finance and Financial Management
- Polished communication skills
- JD Edwards
- Asset Utilization Reports
- Journal Entry Preparation
Accomplishments
- Current member of Finance Committee of Carolina Horse Park
- Former Treasurer for candidate for NC House District 2
- Former secretary for national and international USEA competitions
- Former organizer of several national USEA competitions
Timeline
Senior Property Accountant
Highwoods Properties
09.2021 - 04.2025
Human Resource Manager
Lundy Management Group LLC/The Lundy Group, Inc
12.2019 - 05.2021
Financial Manager
Lundy Management Group LLC/The Lundy Group, Inc
08.2000 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Meredith College
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