Kimberly Ayers
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with a background in private and public accounting, specializing in financial reporting, analysis, and complex reconciliations. Adept at driving process improvements while delivering accurate, GAAP-compliant results for diverse clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
The Chocolate Corgi
Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting for operational expenses.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Treasurer/Vice President
New Song Christian Academy and Church
Henderson, NV
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to develop fiscal strategies for program sustainability.
- Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
- Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
- Led informal internal audits to identify discrepancies and improve financial processes.
CFO
Lagudi Companies
Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Contributed to scaling the business from $6M to $42M in annual revenue through cost-controlled expansion and disciplined margin management.
- Reconciled all accounts and prepared month-end and year-end financial statements; coordinated with CPAs on year-end tax filings across multiple entities with mixed ownership structures.
- Oversaw staffing for 200 employees, and directly managed performance and day-to-day operations for 10–20 direct reports across multiple departments.
- Owned end-to-end payroll and HR functions across the organization, including workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Implemented and integrated multiple software systems to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Ensured ongoing compliance by managing all required business licenses and certifications for multiple companies.
- Prepared state sales and use tax returns, including bottle deposit filings.
- Managed complex customer item setups, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple countries to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
Controller
Get Fresh Sales Companies
Las Vegas, NV
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Oversaw a team of 10 and directed month-end close, financial statement preparation, budgeting and forecasting activities, and complex reconciliations for six entities with differing ownership structures.
- Created financial reports for senior management and external auditors in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Collaborated with department heads on financial strategy and resource allocation.
- Reviewed accounting practices and implemented process improvements.
- Drove efficiency improvements in the production room by optimizing processes and coordinating cross-functional efforts.
Staff Accountant
Steinberg Advisors
Northbrook, IL
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documents for accounting processes.
- Reviewed client accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Assisted in tax preparations and filings for individual and corporate clients.
- Conducted audits and reviews to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Staff Accountant
Windes and McClaughry
Long Beach, California
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Participated in audit engagements as part of a public accounting team, performing audit testing and documentation.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documents for accounting processes.
- Prepared financial statements throughout the audit process in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
UNLV
Las Vegas12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Concordia University
Irvine12-2006
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Payroll administration
- Financial analysis
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Account reconciliation
- Credit control
- Tax document preparation
- Financial statements expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
The Chocolate Corgi
06.2021 - Current
CFO
Lagudi Companies
06.2021 - 01.2026
Treasurer/Vice President
New Song Christian Academy and Church
01.2021 - Current
Controller
Get Fresh Sales Companies
08.2008 - 06.2021
Staff Accountant
Steinberg Advisors
09.2007 - 08.2008
Staff Accountant
Windes and McClaughry
01.2007 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Accounting
UNLV
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Concordia University