Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Core Strengths
Accomplishments
References
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JESSICA PLANK

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Dynamic Financial Controller with extensive experience at Chehalem Air, driving financial operations and compliance across multiple sectors. Proven expertise in GAAP compliance and corporate finance, coupled with strong leadership skills. Successfully implemented standardized processes, enhancing cash flow management and establishing key performance indicators to align with organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Chehalem Air
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead financial operations for 4 or more business units across the manufacturing, service, and aerospace sectors, overseeing budgets, reporting, and compliance.
  • Present monthly financials to C-level leadership, providing insights, and strategic recommendations.
  • Supervise AR/AP, payroll, and vendor contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Partner with leadership to implement standardized processes, and improve cash flow management.
  • Evaluated existing processes for effectiveness and developed recommendations for improvement.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor progress towards organizational goals.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting Manager

Spectrum Accounting
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed payroll for over 50 multi-state clients weekly, ensuring accuracy in tax filings, W-2s, and 1099s.
  • Conducted reconciliations and prepared financial statements across diverse industries.
  • Partnered with clients to ensure GAAP compliance, and streamline accounting processes.
  • Provided guidance on taxes such as income tax returns, sales tax returns.
  • Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
  • Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Accounting & HR Manager

The Ski Shack
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw accounting, HR, benefits administration, and tax compliance for a multi-location retail and service business.
  • Implemented cash controls and developed payroll and benefits systems to support organizational growth.
  • Trained staff on accounting procedures and compliance requirements.
  • Implemented organizational change initiatives effectively while minimizing disruption in operations.

Financial Planning Assistant

MetLife
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Ensured that all paperwork is completed accurately prior to submitting it for processing.
  • Maintained client financial records and documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Generated periodic performance reports for clients based on their investments.
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial plans for clients, researching product options to meet their needs.

Staff Accountant

Middlebrooks CPA
01.2009 - 06.2010
  • Provided accounting, payroll, and reconciliation services across small businesses and healthcare clients.
  • Supported tax preparation and benefits administration.
  • Built expertise in multi-entity reconciliations and client relationship management.
  • Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Financial operations
  • Accounting Systems: QuickBooks (Desktop & QBO), NetSuite, Ultra Tax, Liscio, Drake Tax, Timberline, Xero, Systems 2000, Keystroke POS
  • ERP systems expertise: Oracle
  • General ledger management
  • Corporate finance
  • Payroll and benefits
  • GAAP compliance
  • Practice management
  • Vendor contracts
  • Tax reporting
  • Staff leadership

Core Strengths

  • High Emotional Intelligence and Collaborative Leadership
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Effective Communicator with C-Level and Cross-Departmental Teams
  • Deadline-Driven Strategic Thinker
  • DiSC Personality and Meyer Briggs
  • Strength Finders

Accomplishments

  • Implemented ERP system to streamline reconciliations and reporting
  • Processed 100+ payrolls weekly across multi-client base
  • Built standardized processes for multi-entity organizations
  • Partnered with executives and physicians to deliver financial insights

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Controller

Chehalem Air
10.2023 - Current

Accounting Manager

Spectrum Accounting
06.2021 - 08.2022

Accounting & HR Manager

The Ski Shack
09.2012 - 05.2020

Financial Planning Assistant

MetLife
06.2010 - 09.2012

Staff Accountant

Middlebrooks CPA
01.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Missouri State University

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