Jill (Jillian) Stidd
Liberty,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional with a forward-thinking approach and expertise in analytics, business acuity, and problem-solving. Strategic and reliable, adept at resolving long-term issues and driving revenue-positive outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Awaken180
10.2022 - Current
- Integrated new financial planning tool
- Developed a comprehensive cash flow management system
- Facilitates accurate and timely 5-day financial closing within the team
- Generated financial reports compliant with GAAP for senior management
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
Fractional Controller
Pinnacle Home Care
Tampa, Fl
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed a complex daily, weekly, annual cash flow process
- Responsible for a complete audit of all accounting procedures
- Managed a large accounting team for a successful and accurate 5-day month-end close.
- Developed key performance metrics and dashboards which enabled management decision making based on real-time data.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
Controller
Megaprenuer (Consulting Services)
USA, Remote Position
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Implemented Zoho One - CRM, HR, Books, & Project Accounting - within a 3-month period & provided training to internal managers & staff on the features & functions of the Zoho One product
- Authored four e-Courses for Entrepreneurs to level-up their master skills of leadership
- Advanced team leadership skills
- Created an Operations App ‘OPS 360 (5) Systems’
- Consolidate, analyze & present monthly financial results, KPI's, trends, & risks to various levels to owners & senior management
Controller
Sea to Shore | Clearwater Marine Aquarium
, Covid remote
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversee the project accounting structure for a company's client facing projects incorporating cost allocations for various profit centers
- Manage the accounting infrastructure through the creation of staff, development of accounting policies, & developing adequate controls for the organizations
- Maintain financial forecasts across multiple divisions within companies
- Assist with all equity negotiations, agreements, & contracts
- Oversee all reconciliations including the GL & complete monthly close
Controller
Vergent Communications, LLC | Vergent Professional services | LLC, Teknation, LLC
Dallas, Texas
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed an operating budget of $20M
- Initiated & led the transformation of annual spending from a cash basis to an accrual basis of accounting & developed the consolidating entries for the parent companies
- Implemented NetSuite Software - A/R, A/P, GL & Project Accounting – within a 3-month period & provided training to internal managers & staff on the features & functions of the NetSuite & OpenAir product
- Oversaw all compliance for telecom regulations & reporting: 499 A & Q
Controller
Eagle Dancer Inc.
Bloomington, Indiana
05.2009 - 04.2014
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Led month-end closing process to ensure deadlines were met
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Verified the integrity and meticulousness of journal entries
- Generated monthly financial statements with precision
Human Resources Manager
Rudolf Steiner College
Fair Oaks, California
03.2003 - 05.2009
- Supervised accounting team & provided technical support to employees who maintain complex accounting records
- Supervised student accounts team with a strong customer service focus including student billing, recording of financial aid, & collections & monitoring of accounts receivable balances
- Reviewed & approved all entries prepared by the Accounting staff
- Prepared high-level account reconciliations
- Reviewed & approved monthly reconciliation schedules prepared by the Accounting staff
- Managed the monthly closing & reporting process; creation & presentation of monthly financial reports including variance analysis as well as, worked in collaboration with the University development office for the accurate recording of gift agreements & accounting
- Provide a monthly review, reconciliation & report of all gifts, contributions & pledges
- Worked with external auditors to coordinate the University's annual financial audit, single audit, & tax returns (990, 5500, etc.)
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Kaplan University
03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business
Kaplan University
12.2012
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Motivational Training
- Performance Coaching
- Optimizing Operational Efficiency
- Cost Control
- Effective Strategic Planning
- Financial Analysis Expertise
- Continuous Process Enhancement
- Information Structuring
- Fiscal Reporting
- Variance Assessment
- Ad Hoc Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clear Written Communication
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Interactive BI Dashboards
Timeline
Controller
Awaken180
10.2022 - Current
Fractional Controller
Pinnacle Home Care
12.2021 - 09.2022
Controller
Megaprenuer (Consulting Services)
12.2020 - 12.2021
Controller
Sea to Shore | Clearwater Marine Aquarium
01.2020 - 12.2020
Controller
Vergent Communications, LLC | Vergent Professional services | LLC, Teknation, LLC
04.2014 - 05.2016
Controller
Eagle Dancer Inc.
05.2009 - 04.2014
Human Resources Manager
Rudolf Steiner College
03.2003 - 05.2009
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Kaplan University