Justin E. Johnson
Cordova,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented Financial Controller offering 12 years of experience within non-profit and for-profit organizations. Expert in advising business executives to achieve financial goals and growth targets. Accomplished in improving financial operations by introducing robust internal controls, processes and standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Collage Dance Collective
Memphis, TN
08.2021 - Current
- Managed and processed all finance operations, including Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as well as deposits and transfers.
- Tracked and monitored all program related expenses and budgets using Quickbooks Online.
- Issued invoices to clients and customers on behalf of the organization.
- Implemented and managed the organizations expense management process.
- Migrated organization payroll and HR function from Quickbooks to ADP.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Created and updated financial reports on monthly basis to support Executive Director.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Managed cash flow and kept track of fixed assets for short-term and long-term financial planning.
- Researched, prepared and presented project proposals to obtain grant funding and support.
Director of Finance
Work Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Memphis, TN
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Overseer of all financial aspects of the organization.
- Managed $6 million Operating Budget.
- Guided the organization through clean audits each year.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Introduced new, streamlined online giving platform, which allowed for a better, more efficient giving and donor experience.
- Led the implementation of new Accounting software platform.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Created initiatives that saw revenues increase 12 percent from 2018 to 2020.
- Created efficiencies that allowed overall cash on-hand to increase by 23 percent from 2018-2020.
- Successfully executed a plan to fully liquidate remaining $1.2 million in debt associated with the church within 18 months on the job.
- Contributed to the organization as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Sr. Financial Analyst
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Completed ALSAC’s 2017 990 Tax Form for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016.
- Worked with Executive Director of Finance in the preparation of the ALSAC Financial Statements and the Combined ALSAC/St. Jude Financial Statements.
- Maintained long term cash model projection in an effort to monitor cash and project times during the year when cash should be sent to Investments.
- Worked alongside Executive Director of Finance on the ten-year Long Range Financial Plan used in the ALSAC’s FY19-FY24 Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for developing and producing the organizations Quarterly Financial Updates for the Board of Directors based on the established KPI's.
- Consistently provided key updates to Executive Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
- Provides updates to Charity Navigator, BBB and other Rating Agencies that rank ALSAC and other nonprofit organizations.
- Investigated market, modeled trends and drafted reports on based on other large healthcare organizations.
Financial Analyst II
International Paper
Memphis, TN
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Monitored and managed the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for six International Paper Retail Business facilities.
- Performed comprehensive variance analysis and works with Plant Controllers to determine cause and plans of action.
- Managed the month-end close process for multiple facilities.
- Mentor for the Intern program, providing guidance on day-to-day activities for our interns.
- Key contributor in multiple Peer Audits and Self-Assessments of International Paper facilities and worked with Controllers and General Managers to establish best practices for various processes.
- Team Lead for various project teams within the department.
- Co-led presentation for the International Paper’s initiative on Diversity and Inclusion for Finance Department.
- Key Contributor in Budget process for facilities supported.
- Provides clear and effective communication to ensure quality and efficiency of all task.
Financial Analyst
International Paper
12.2013 - 03.2017
- Monitored and managed the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for six, Retail Business facilities.
- Performed comprehensive variance analysis and works with Plant Controllers to determine cause and plans of action.
- Managed the month-end close process.
- Successfully streamlined the month-end process to create better efficiency amongst the Retail Business.
- Participated in the SAP Implementation for multiple non-IP facilities onto the Legacy IP model.
- Accurately reconciles high-risk accounts for multiple facilities on Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Key contributor in multiple Peer Audits and Self-Assessments of International Paper facilities and worked with Controllers and General Managers to establish best practices for various processes.
- Original member of department Impact Plan team, established to increase overall employee engagement in Finance.
- Mentor for the Intern program, providing guidance on day-to-day activities for our interns.
- Provides clear and effective communication to ensure quality and efficiency of all task.
Education
MBA -
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN05.2018
BBA - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN08.2011
Skills
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- US GAAP Proficiency
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Balance Sheet Management
- Financial Strategy Management
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Supervision & Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Team Building Leadership
References
References Available upon Request
Timeline
Financial Controller
Collage Dance Collective
08.2021 - Current
Director of Finance
Work Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
10.2018 - 07.2021
Sr. Financial Analyst
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018
Financial Analyst II
International Paper
04.2017 - 10.2017
Financial Analyst
International Paper
12.2013 - 03.2017
MBA -
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
BBA - Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
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