Jackie Cannon
Agoura Hills,CA
Summary
Strategic operator bridging finance, operations, HR and executive leadership to drive clarity and execution. Seeking a senior Ops/Chief of Staff role with direct impact on growth and performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Barefoot Dreams Inc
Agoura Hills, California
03.2014 - Current
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for company operations.
- Oversaw month-end closing process and prepared financial statements, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reconciliations.
- Reviewed and validated financial statements for accuracy and transparency.
- Streamlined accounting procedures and financial systems for accuracy.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activities, facilitating accurate account reconciliations.
- Supervised accounting staff, providing guidance and mentorship regularly.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors.
- Created financial reports for senior management and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed payroll processing for multiple locations.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements that would increase efficiency in completing projects.
- Facilitated resolution between stakeholders when conflicts arose over scope or timeline expectations.
- Coordinated employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Assisted in conflict resolution processes and acted as a liaison between company and outside legal.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Reviewed licensing agreements for compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with legal teams on contract negotiations and interpretations.
- Provided insights on industry trends affecting royalty structures.
- Work with auditors related to royalty payments and financial records.
- Spearhead audits related to royalty payments and financial records.
- Oversaw communication flow between CEO and internal departments.
- Managed special projects as assigned by the CEO in a timely manner.
Assistant Controller
Barefoot Dreams Inc.
Agoura Hills, California
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Trained junior staff on accounting principles and best practices for reporting.
- Oversaw cash and merchant services while processing accounts payable and receivable.
- Collaborated closely with various departments within the organization to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Compiled year-end tax documents for preparation by outside CPA firm.
- Researched complex accounting topics such as leases, consolidations and derivatives.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
Staff Accountant
One Capital Mangement
Westlake Village, California
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for internal review.
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger entries regularly.
- Prepared payroll information based on approved timesheets to ensure timely payments.
- Coordinated onboarding programs to facilitate integration of new hires.
- Implemented HR policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Supported performance evaluation processes by collecting feedback from managers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Law And Diplomacy
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2006
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Audit coordination
- Financial reporting
- Compliance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Excellent communication
- Operations management
- Project management
- Talent acquisition
- Conflict resolution
- Employment law
- Dispute mediation
Timeline
Controller
Barefoot Dreams Inc
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Controller
Barefoot Dreams Inc.
03.2014 - 12.2017
Staff Accountant
One Capital Mangement
02.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Law And Diplomacy
Brigham Young University