Kellie Smotherman
Argyle,TX
Summary
Results-oriented finance executive with 12+ years of experience leading accounting functions in construction, manufacturing, and logistics industries — now expanding into event planning, live-experience production, and creative operations. Proven ability to scale organizations, build and lead teams, manage multi-entity financial structures, and execute high-impact events from concept to delivery. Blends analytical strategy with boots-on-the-ground execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Lone Star Shared Services
11.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage accounting and finance operations for $300M+ multi-entity construction portfolio.
- Oversee treasury, banking, reporting structures, job cost allocation, budgeting and forecasting.
- Build scalable finance architecture & implement workflow automation and KPI systems.
Owner
Freelance Event Planning Business
01.2017 - Current
- Planned weddings, corporate events, conferences, private functions.
- Executed full-cycle logistics, budgeting, vendor management, run-of-show and guest experience.
Controller
The Turner Company
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw accounting ops for high-volume precast manufacturing across multiple locations.
- Managed AR/AP/payroll, inventory cost control, ERP systems, and tax compliance.
- Supported $150M+ operational scale with reporting improvements and cost visibility.
Vice President Finance
Nelson Brothers Ready Mix
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed accounting department of 10 with oversight of ready mix, logistics, sand & gravel.
- Implemented automation reducing manual entry by 50%.
- Managed treasury transition and audit completion across multiple entities.
Senior Accountant
Imperial Construction
01.2021 - 08.2021
Controller
37 Building Products
01.2019 - 01.2021
Finance Manager
Grace House Ministries
06.2017 - 01.2019
Jr. Accountant
Imperial Construction
01.2013 - 06.2017
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Tarleton State University
01-2018
Skills
Financial Leadership, Live Event Execution, Project & Vendor Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A, Cost Accounting, Logistics & Operations, GAAP Compliance, Multi-Entity Consolidation, Process Automation, Team Building & Leadership, ERP Systems, Treasury & Cash Strategy
Timeline
CFO
Lone Star Shared Services
11.2024 - Current
Controller
The Turner Company
02.2024 - 11.2024
Vice President Finance
Nelson Brothers Ready Mix
08.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Accountant
Imperial Construction
01.2021 - 08.2021
Controller
37 Building Products
01.2019 - 01.2021
Finance Manager
Grace House Ministries
06.2017 - 01.2019
Owner
Freelance Event Planning Business
01.2017 - Current
Jr. Accountant
Imperial Construction
01.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Tarleton State University