Jillian Daignault
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with a history of meeting company goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure to meet deadlines, adapting to new situations and systems, and successfully executing process change to streamline workflows and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Picture Shop
12.2021 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting
- Manage team of staff accountants responsible for daily financial functions
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Review accounting processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize accuracy and efficiency of financial data and reporting
- Provide treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, accounts receivable, and cash forecasting
- Act as the primary point of contact for the external audit process
- Assist Director of Tax with statutory tax reporting and compliance
- Support FP&A forecasting and reporting
- Participate in annual budget planning process
- Prepared, reviewed, and carried out the financial data migration from Oracle to SAP ByDesign
Accounting Manager
Sim International
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes including accruals, adjustments, reconciliations, and amortization
- Prepared and distributed monthly financial statements and provided detailed analysis of revenue and expense variances
- Researched and resolved P&L and balance sheet transaction discrepancies
- Prepared and maintained detailed and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
- Thoroughly reviewed payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
- Managed AP and AR teams to ensure timely cash disbursements and collection of receivables
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures
- Oversaw applicable federal and state reporting and tax requirements to maintain compliance and minimize legal and financial risks
Senior Accountant
Sim International
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepared accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations for month-end and year-end close
- Reviewed and distributed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, providing relevant feedback and variance analysis
- Managed expense, capitalization, amortization, and spend data
- Assisted with collection efforts and payment disbursements
- Managed U.S. bank accounts, cash flows, and procurement cards
- Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-state sales tax returns in both the U.S. and Canada
- Recorded and reconciled Canadian and U.S. payrolls
- Supported preparation of annual budgets by providing prior year actuals and run-rates
Accounting Clerk
Sim International
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Applied proper account coding to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Input high volume of supplier invoices with consistent accuracy
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Communicated with suppliers and clients to reconcile invoice payments
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Film Production
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCAccounting
UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CASkills
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Advanced Excel user
- Proficient in accounting process optimization
- Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Excellent interpersonal, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Timeline
Controller
Picture Shop
12.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
Sim International
05.2018 - 11.2021
Senior Accountant
Sim International
04.2016 - 04.2018
Accounting Clerk
Sim International
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Film Production
University of British Columbia
Accounting
UC Berkeley Extension
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