Jamal (Jaye) Graham
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Experienced in driving cost reduction initiatives, optimizing financial processes, and enhancing reporting mechanisms. Possess exceptional organizational skills, strategic foresight, and adept prioritization abilities. Demonstrated track record of leadership in both public and private sectors, adept at overcoming challenges to elevate organizational objectives and operational effectiveness within the framework of generally accepted accounting principles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
American Sustainable Business Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Oversaw all aspects of month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Manage payroll data entry and processing for 17 employees and 16 contractors to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
Sr. Accountant/Controller's Assistant
MicroBiome Labs
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software automating tasks and assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Completed balance sheets, cash flow reports, income statements and managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting.
- Decreased month-end closing time by 15% through automation improvements in reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 20 days to 10 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Internal Controls Auditor
Avidex
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated and maintained management's JSOX/SOX process controls documentation including flowcharts, Risk Assessment Controls Matrix, and control descriptions, reviewed controls regularly to ensure adequate design and identification of key controls and recommended ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation
- Managed over 30 SOX and JSOX compliance partners in preparation and execution of control/process walk-throughs, test of controls, and test of details, and managed status of periodic testing of internal controls against audit timelines and schedules.
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Senior Accountant
Affordable Care Inc., LLC
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Obtained and maintained a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial systems, and the general
ledger structure for all M&A activity for approximately 420 dental practices. - Audited financials of newly acquired companies to ensure GAAP alignment with consistent treatment, this includes
proper revenue recognition, expense allocation, and asset valuation. - Performed month-end close activities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations,
and performing trial balance and financial statement analysis. Review and reconcile all financial data as part of month-end close activities. - Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
Controller/Assistant Corporate Controller
Habitat For Humanity Of Wake County
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Completed consolidated balance sheets, cash flow reports, income statements journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Led and managed monthly/quarterly/financial statements, forecasts, and budgets with team of 5 (five)
Resiliency Finance Manager/Business Officer
NC Department Of Public Safety
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed disaster relief funds over $1.2B budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in governmental accounting/auditing standards per NC General Assembly statutes; managed $756 million (HUD) & $575 million (FEMA) provide cash flow
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects related to disaster relief housing
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms for organization and improving overall project profitability for disaster counties in NC
Education
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- GAAP & IFRS Reporting
- Advance Microsoft Excel
- ERP Implementation-Accounting/Financial Information Systems
- Internal Controls & Risk Management Development
- Budget/P&L Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Audit management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- KPI Analysis Improvements & Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Projection & Forecasting
- Consolidated Financial Reporting
- Team Leadership & Development
- Federal Grant Compliance & Regulation
Certification
- Certified Notary Public
- Certified Public Accountant Designee
Other Professional Experience
Accounting Principles/Ajilon - Accountant - March 2011 - November 2017
RTI International - Financial Assistant - February 2006 – March 2011
William H Bunch, CPA - Accountant - January 2003 – May 2004
PPD Pharmaceuticals - Financial Analyst - October 2000 - January 2003
Additional Information
Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) | SAP | NetSuite | Deltek Costpoint | Cognos Reporting |SalesForce CRM Power BI | Oracle Business Intelligence | QuickBooks (Desktop & Enterprise) | Hyperion (ESSBASE) | Blackbaud | Blackline
Accomplishments
- Implemented modernized accounting system, process procedures with stronger financial controls to capture revenue and improve financial reporting 10%.
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
- Created and implemented a ticketing system to track, monitor, and resolve financial reporting discrepancies resulted in 45% customer/client satisfaction.
Timeline
Financial Controller
American Sustainable Business Institute
04.2023 - 12.2023
Sr. Accountant/Controller's Assistant
MicroBiome Labs
04.2022 - 04.2023
Internal Controls Auditor
Avidex
09.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Accountant
Affordable Care Inc., LLC
03.2020 - 09.2021
Controller/Assistant Corporate Controller
Habitat For Humanity Of Wake County
03.2019 - 03.2020
Resiliency Finance Manager/Business Officer
NC Department Of Public Safety
12.2017 - 03.2019
MBA - Accounting And Business Management
DeVry University
- Certified Notary Public
- Certified Public Accountant Designee
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