Forward thinking Corporate Controller bringing solid experience in reporting and accounting leadership. Successful history includes maximizing the accuracy of records, statements and corporate audits. Confident leader with a level-headed, relationship-driven approach. Gifted in connecting with shareholders and board members through well-honed communication, negotiation and mediation strengths.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
Integrated Warehouse Solutions, Inc
06.2022 - Current
Month End Close
Review and approve journal entries
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform analysis on accounts for month end close
Create the monthly financial statements for the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
Maintain the month end close checklist
Complete the Borrowing Base Calculation (BBC)
Managed team responsible for journal entries and preparing quarterly/monthly financial statements
Performed regular month-end inventory analysis
Managed and executed quarterly inventory audits
Monitor cash balances
Prepare cash flow analysis
Budget/Forecasting
Provide accounting data for the budget process
Create annual forecast and update each quarter
Audit/Tax
Acting liaison for external audit
Prepare audit and tax reports
Manage the General Ledger
Drove financial decision-making through the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of policies and procedures
Complete and present annual performance reviews to each staff member.
Corporate Controller
Service Autopilot, LLC
11.2019 - 06.2022
Review and approve journal entries
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform analysis on accounts for month end close
Create the monthly financial statements for the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
Maintain the month end close checklist
Lead the team regarding journal entries and quarterly/ monthly financial statement preparation
Monitor cash balances
Prepare cash flow analysis
Provide accounting data for the budget process
Create annual forecast and update each quarter
Acting liaison for external audit
Prepare audit and tax reports
Manage the General Ledger
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Assistant Controller
Kelly Moore Paints, Inc
08.2016 - 10.2019
Review and approve journal entries
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform analysis on accounts for month end close
Create the monthly financial statements for the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
Maintain the month end close checklist
Lead the team regarding journal entries and quarterly/monthly financial statement preparation
Monitor cash balances
Prepare cash flow analysis
Provide accounting data for the budget process
Create annual forecast and update each quarter
Acting liaison for external audit
Prepare audit and tax reports
Manage the General Ledger
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Approve staff accountant journal entries
Approve balance sheet account reconciliations
Approve payroll entries
Create the monthly financial statements for the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors
Review the monthly district trends & analysis
Create the Operating statements for all divisions and consolidated and review with Field Team management
Maintain the month end close checklist
Complete the Borrowing Base Calculation (BBC)
Monitor cash balances
Prepare cash flow analysis, related borrowing needs and available funds for investment
Provide accounting data for the budget process
Create annual forecast and update each quarter
Acting liaison for audits; external, bank and tax provision
Prepare audit and tax reports
Assist with monthly physical inventories
Maintain the general ledger chart of account and associated change control log
Enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Ensure all financial data and records are maintained in an accurate manner including taxes, chart of accounts, payroll, cost of materials, expenses, journal entries, and monthly financial reports
Manage the General Ledger and 10 Staff Accountants
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of the staff
Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Complete and present annual performance reviews to each staff member
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
Perform system testing as needed.
Accounting / HR Manager
Pitkin Management, LLC
10.2013 - 08.2016
Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements
Create monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for investors
Create monthly inventory reports for investors
Manage and monitor cash flow and make recommendations for action
Prepare the annual operational budget and monthly flexible budget
Complete all invoicing and develop processes and procedures to ensure the capture of all job related costs
Process invoices on a daily basis
Ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner to keep past dues to a minimum
Keep in contact with customers/subcontractors for any issues that need to be addressed
Manage, improve and administer job costing process
Administer all commission and bonus programs
New employee orientation
Hire, suspend, or discharge employees
Manage and improve the flow of HR processes and records
Ensure employee records are kept up to date and in a safe/secure place
Manage employee benefits programs
Manage pay policies and ensure rewards and annual increases are time reviewed and implemented
Create monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for investors
Create monthly inventory reports for investors
Manage and monitor cash flow and make recommendations for action
Prepare the annual operational budget and monthly flexible budget
Complete all invoicing and develop processes and procedures to ensure the capture of all job related costs
Process invoices on a daily basis
Ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner to keep past dues to a minimum
Keep in contact with customers/subcontractors for any issues that need to be addressed
Manage, improve and administer job costing process
Administer all commission and bonus programs
New employee orientation
Hire, suspend, or discharge employees
Manage and improve the flow of HR processes and records
Ensure employee records are kept up to date and in a safe/secure place
Manage employee benefits programs
Manage pay policies and ensure rewards and annual increases are time reviewed and implemented
Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable activities for month-end close process.
Ensured accuracy of invoices and payments to vendors.
Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies and procedures.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in accounts payable transactions.
Processed weekly check runs in a timely manner while adhering to established deadlines.
Advised staff on proper coding of invoices according to departmental budget codes.
Tracked all open purchase orders, verifying receipt of goods and services prior to payment processing.
Performed research on vendor inquiries related to invoice disputes or other issues.
Generated monthly Accounts Payable aging report for management review.
Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Analyzed financial data and prepared reports for management review.
Reconciled monthly statements from vendors and resolved any discrepancies.
Coordinated year-end 1099 reporting requirements with outside tax advisors.
Provided support to auditors during year-end audit process by providing requested documents.
Monitored accounts payable activity, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.
Maintained vendor files, including contact information and payment history.
Handled cash disbursement transactions, including preparation of checks or electronic payments.
Managed daily operations of the accounts payable department, including training new staff members.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
Education
MBA - Business
Concordia University
05-2014
Skills
Proficient in Oracle, Visual, Sage Intacct, Syteline, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Concur, Salesforce, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics and LeaseQuery
General ledger management
Accounts receivable management
AP/AR invoicing
Audit coordination
Payroll administration
Fixed asset management
GAAP
Financial management
Intercompany transactions
Consolidation accounting
Revenue recognition
IFRS expertise
Accounts payable management
Month-end and year-end closings
Preparing financial statements
Financial statement review
Staff management
Audit preparation
Management accounting
GAAP compliance
Accomplishments
Awarded the President's Award in 2019 for helping to implement and inventory process within the retail stores that resulted in a $150k decrease in bad inventory.
Crated a process to reduce month end close from 12 to 5 days.
Awarded the President's Award in 2010 for reducing the open AR from $5M to less than $150k in one year and maintaining a past due balance of less than 3%.
Was instrumental in implementing electronic invoicing and customer statements for an annual cost savings of $150k.
Was instrumental in implementing a scanning process for all receivables and payables for an annual cost savings of $50k.