Joshua Cross
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Experienced accounting and finance executive with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Strong communicator who takes pride in developing talent and teaching accounting concepts and principles. Stickler for organization and planning, meeting deadlines, and adherence to policies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance
JPL Global LLC
03.2021 - Current
- Executive in charge of finance and accounting for the global organization.
- Controlled accounting operations and oversaw transactions related to budgeting, forecasting, payroll, product pricing, manufacturing planning, financial analysis, revenue management, tax reporting, payables, and receivables.
- Project manager for several software implementations and upgrades.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Analyzed financial statements against budget and forecasts to identify variances and initiate corrective/sustaining business plans.
Financial Analyst/Consultant
Self-Employed
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Perform analysis of business processes to identify risks and develop risk mitigation plans for client senior leadership; work with clients to identify financial control issues and gaps and identify opportunities to improve client internal controls, accounting procedures, financial statement and overall operational efficiency.
- Review work products to ensure technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to client.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in meetings.
- Formulate problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues.
- Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports.
Assistant Director of Finance
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Submitted regular sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, 1042 withholding and IRS filing to comply with state and federal tax laws.
- Participated in and developed staff training programs to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale.
- Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
- Coordinated and cooperated with internal and external audits and implemented agreed upon recommendations.
- Manager of the quarter x2.
Senior Staff Accountant
The Carneros Inn
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Staff Accountant
Miraval Resort
11.2010 - 10.2015
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Microsoft Dynamics financial management system.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Education
MBA -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business With A Specialisation in Accounting
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2021
Skills
- Budgeting and Finance
- GAAP Proficiency
- Financial Planning
- Managerial Accounting
- Team leadership
- Process implementation
- Staff development
- Extremely organized
- Client assessment and analysis
- Strong verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Self-motivated
- Data management
- Project management
Skills
Accounting, finance, business plans, business processes, GAAO, present complex financial concepts to board members, data analysis, financial control, general ledger, revenue management, pricing and costs controls, internal audit, inventory, leadership, meetings, presentations, problem solving, process improvement, reconciling, research, SOP, tax, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, organization, and instruction.
Timeline
Vice President of Finance
JPL Global LLC
03.2021 - Current
Financial Analyst/Consultant
Self-Employed
03.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Director of Finance
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
10.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Staff Accountant
The Carneros Inn
11.2015 - 10.2016
Staff Accountant
Miraval Resort
11.2010 - 10.2015
MBA -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Business With A Specialisation in Accounting
Capella University
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