Joy Lynne Hughes
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Dedicated Finance Controller offering more than 20+ years of expertise in financial management. Versatile with a proven track record of providing transformative leadership to growing organizations. Use of experience as a tool for optimum performance. Strong attention to detail and efficiency in performing duties promptly and accurately. Results-driven Controller offering success in leading financial management. Experienced in creating internal controls, guidelines, and procedures to support accounting functions while minimizing risk. Proven leader with success in developing high-performing, competent accounting teams. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Finance Controller
MWG Holdings Group, Inc
Sacramento, California
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Controller for vertically integrated management and investment organization with $85 million in annual revenue
- Managed accounting team of 12
- GAAP Compliance
- Partnered with Finance Operations Manager to complete monthly inventory, sales receipts, and ATM/Cash logs reporting
- Oversaw the reporting of Union dues , IAP account management, deductions, and payments to appropriate agencies
- Ensured maintenance and archiving of finance office files and documentation
- Prepared reports and documentation for annual tax returns.
- Partnered with VP of Finance to create monthly and quarterly board presentations
- Trained junior accounting team members
- Maintained 13-week cash flow updates, matching with the forecast. Updated executive team weekly.
- Partnered with the Director of Accounting and VP of Finance to ensure all end-of-year finance procedures were completed.
- Completed year-end close processes with Director of Accounting through effective supervision of financial functions and regular treasury transactions
- Managed Series A & B Investment Funds
- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual multiple city Audits
- Resolved taxes with local and state agencies, prepare the State of Delaware's annual tax return
- Supervised completion of monthly financial reporting packages..
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Managed payroll processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for 16 entities with over $7 million in monthly expenses
- Provided treasury and cash management by approving all check, ACH and wire transfers and overseeing the reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns for 16 entities with multiple bank accounts.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures
Accounting Manager
Alldrin Brothers/Alldrin Orchards, Inc
Modesto, California
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Hired by Almond grower/processor to manage all accounting for processing plant and farming company in addition to ten Almond ranches
- Lead person to oversee Accounting and Financing for their new product (Almond Butter)
- Oversaw all aspects of accounting and supervised full charge bookkeeper, A/R, A/P, Payroll for 100+
- Human Resources, Workers Comp
- Maintained loans and lines of credit with banks and lenders
- Prepared and analyzed monthly and annual budgets for plants, farming, ranches, banks, and lenders
- Worked closely with CPAs to prepare annual taxes for ten entities (Corps, Partnerships, TIC, LLC, SP)
- GAAP Compliance
- Managed 15 banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
Business Finance Manager
Del Puerto Water District
Patterson, California
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned, organized, directed, and managed District financial, accounting, and administrative activities
- Long-range financial planning, protection of District assets, and development and maintenance of budget controls
- General Ledger account reconciliation
- GASB Compliance
- Maintenance of Information Technology and District Landowner/Customer Database, ensuring availability and accuracy of necessary financial and statistical information to support district activities
- Prepared, analyzed, presented, and monitored district's annual budget, including monthly financial reporting to Board
- Managed district services and maintenance contracts
- Posted all recordings of assets and ensure timely and accurate reporting of financials
- Processed all monthly A/R, A/P, and payroll
- Quarterly and Annual Payroll reporting and 1099's
- Generated reports related to the district's monthly water accounting billings
- Generated, analyzed, and maintained reports for submission to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, state, and local government agencies. Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
- Developed, prepared, and presented financial reports and statements
- Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public
- Served as liaison with customers, vendors, and contractors
- Administered the accounting functions of District Special Fund Programs
- Prepared for the audits of District financial records
- Coordinated with the Administrative Assistant and other staff to manage office functions
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
Accounting Manager
Alldrin Brothers Inc
Modesto, California
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Hired by Almond grower/processor to manage all accounting for processing plant and farming company in addition to ten Almond ranches
- Lead person to oversee Accounting and Financing for their new product (Almond Butter)
- Oversaw all aspects of accounting and supervised full charge bookkeeper, A/R, A/P, Payroll for 100+
- Human Resources, Workers Comp
- Maintained loans and lines of credit with banks and lenders
- Prepared and analyzed monthly and annual budgets for plants, farming, ranches, banks, and lenders
- Worked closely with CPAs to prepare annual taxes for ten entities (Corps, Partnerships, TIC, LLC, SP)
- Managed 15 banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
Accountant II
City of, Merced
, California
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Hired by the City of Merced for a six-month project to prepare the 2011-12 Budget
- Performance of professional accounting work by recording and reporting financial transactions and maintaining budgetary control for assigned funds and departments
- Duties involved reviewing fiscal records and preparing financial report statements and analyses
- GASB Compliance
- Preparation of budgets for all departments, including finance
- Reviewed and analyzed data for entry into the AS400 accounting system
- Prepared 2011-12 City budget with six city accountants for submission to the City Manager and City Council
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations
- Created budgets and forecasts for the management group to meet regular accounting deadlines
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
Senior Accountant
EXP Logistics Solutions Inc
Patterson, California
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed daily operations for the Department of Defense Logistics contract at Tracy Defense Depot, Tracy, CA
- Prepared winning bid for awarded $7.5 Mil government contract. Prepared and submitted bids on new business
- Ensured all government agency compliance was met weekly, monthly, and annually
- Hired and trained staff on new software and Department of Defense web-based programs
- Managed accounting department
- A/R, A/P, Payroll, Human Resources, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Financials, Budgets)
- Ensured daily operations were carried out for shipments originating at DDJC and delivered to multiple military bases across United States and overseas
- Responsible for maintaining government Indirect Air Carrier certifications by the U.S Department of Homeland Security
- Responsible for the complete setup of new C-Corp, including implementing accounting systems, hiring employees, high-security government certifications, access to web-based Department of Defense platforms, and implementing the EDI platform.
- FAR and DFARS rules and regulations.
- Provided knowledgeable advice on internal processes and risks associated with flawed procedures and produced financial reports and documentation that reflected high precision and transparency.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success
- Prepared reports for industry audits and supported audit process
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accounting)
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Technology Summary:
- Sage Intaact, Mas 90, AS400, Flexware, State of the Art, Great Plains, QuickBooks Enterprise, QB Online
- Payroll, ADP Payroll, Paychex, Gusto, MS Word, Excel
- Advanced Spreadsheets, Crystal Reports, Multi-Entity Accounting, Smartsheets, Treez, Stampli, Expensify
- Revenue Recognition, SalesForce, SAP and SOX certifications in progress
Work Availability
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Quote
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John R. Wooden
Timeline
Corporate Finance Controller
MWG Holdings Group, Inc
09.2018 - 02.2022
Accounting Manager
Alldrin Brothers/Alldrin Orchards, Inc
06.2015 - 05.2018
Business Finance Manager
Del Puerto Water District
01.2015 - 05.2017
Accounting Manager
Alldrin Brothers Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015
Accountant II
City of, Merced
01.2011 - 06.2011
Senior Accountant
EXP Logistics Solutions Inc
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Accounting)
California State University Fresno
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