Jennifer Grigsby
Easley,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Financial Reporting, Audit & Tax
Prisma Health
11.2018 - Current
- Lead a team of 2-4
- Responsible for gathering information and filing 2 Form 1120 and 13 Form 990 tax returns
- Prepare and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements including executive summary information and Powerpoint slides for the Board of Directors
- Prepare quarterly report filings
- Facilitate the interim and annual audit process for six external audits, including drafting all audited financial statements
- Research and implement accounting standards
- Provide advisory accounting and tax consulting services related to for-profit company start-ups
- Experience with mergers/acquisitions and consolidation accounting
- Worked as part of the team to effectively implement Workday software
Financial Reporting Specialist
Greenville Health System
08.2013 - 11.2018
- Responsibilities were very similar to current role as Director but without leadership responsibilities
Director of Accounting
Resurgent Capital Services
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Review consolidated financial statements monthly, assist Controller with review of account variances, and present findings to executive management
- Maintain deferred rent schedules and post adjusting journal entries monthly
- Review various reconciliations related to the mortgage servicing business line
- Make recommendations for improvements to overall financial control of organization and work with accounting team to implement change.
Audit Manager
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Serve a variety of healthcare clients including hospitals and continuing care retirement communities
- Supervise 5-8 staff and review all areas of an audit file to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients
- Responsible for billing and collecting on client accounts
- Plan and teach internal and external education sessions
- Participate in various practice development efforts
- Make presentations to client management and the Board of Trustees
- Responsible for scheduling all staff and client jobs.
Senior Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Serve a variety of healthcare clients including hospitals and continuing care retirement communities
- Supervise 2-3 staff
- Responsible for planning the audit engagement and procedures performed, auditing high-risk audit areas, performing detail review of staff’s work, and drafting financial statements.
Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Serve a variety of healthcare clients including hospitals and continuing care retirement communities
- Responsible for auditing lower-risk audit areas.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (SC, 08/2006), (NC/GA, 08/2007) -
Master of Accountancy -
The University of Georgia
05.2004
Bachelor of Science, Accounting Concentration -
Berry College
05.2003
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Time management abilities
- Data Analysis
- Proactive
Timeline
Director, Financial Reporting, Audit & Tax
Prisma Health
11.2018 - Current
Financial Reporting Specialist
Greenville Health System
08.2013 - 11.2018
Director of Accounting
Resurgent Capital Services
01.2013 - 08.2013
Audit Manager
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
09.2009 - 01.2013
Senior Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
09.2006 - 09.2009
Associate
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
07.2004 - 09.2006
Certified Public Accountant (SC, 08/2006), (NC/GA, 08/2007) -
Master of Accountancy -
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Accounting Concentration -
Berry College