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Jennifer Johnson

Houston,TX

Summary

Skilled Controller bringing twenty-five (25) years of experience working with property management organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Dayrise Residential
12.2012 - 01.2023
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements on a monthly and yearly basis.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision of financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
  • Handled over $2B in acquisition and disposition of assets.

Accounting/HR Manager

GFI Management Services
04.2005 - 12.2012
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.

Property Accountant

RCA Holdings
02.1998 - 04.2005
  • Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to accurately gauge organization cash flow.
  • Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
  • Verified accounts payable documentation and generated weekly check runs to pay tax and liabilities before predetermined deadlines.
  • Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Performed electronic banking transactions and completed bank reconciliations to obtain comprehensive picture of organization bank accounts.
  • Analyzed and reported financials for thirty multi-family properties monthly and annually.
  • Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.

Education

Accounting

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Accounting

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Systems Evaluation
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Project Management
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Financial Controls Implementation
  • Team Oversight
  • Audit Preparation
  • Balance Sheet Management
  • Internal Control Management
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Closing Process Management
  • Staff Management
  • Audit Management

Timeline

Controller

Dayrise Residential
12.2012 - 01.2023

Accounting/HR Manager

GFI Management Services
04.2005 - 12.2012

Property Accountant

RCA Holdings
02.1998 - 04.2005

Accounting

University of Toledo

Accounting

The Ohio State University

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