KYLA HALL
JCJ Architecture
Las Vegas,Nevada
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
A driven and detail-oriented individual with 20+ years of experience managing multi-million dollar budgets. Skilled in analyzing data, providing solutions to complex problems, and fostering team growth. Adept in optimizing cash flow and mentoring finance professionals to achieve excellence in finance and contract administration.
Work History
Contracts Manager | Studio Leader
2 Years 4 Months- Streamlined contract management systems, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing times.
- Executed contracts and amendments promptly, ensuring alignment with evolving business requirements.
- Facilitated successful high-profile projects through effective financial management and risk communication.
- Guided junior accountants through complex issues, promoting their professional development.
- Executed contracts and amendments promptly, adapting to evolving business requirements.
- Managed financial aspects of high-profile projects, effectively communicating risks to stakeholders.
- Directed daily studio operations, aligning creative schedules, staffing, and production priorities
- Collaborated with human resources to streamline onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring timely completion of paperwork and proper documentation.
- Directed daily operations, aligning team priorities with service and performance goals.
Vice President
7 Years 10 Months- Managed accounts payable cash management and general ledger operations to maintain financial accuracy and support timely closing.
- Developed budgets and managed cash flow projections to guide financial planning and resource allocation.
- Monitored internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Led negotiation of supplier and vendor contracts and agreements, aligning commercial terms to enhance overall value.
- Reviewed and reinforced internal control processes to improve data accuracy, compliance adherence, and overall risk management.
- Prepared management reports detailing variance trends and underlying performance drivers.
- Coordinated external audits by organizing audit schedules, preparing supporting documentation, and contributing to analysis needed for audit completion.
- Reviewed ledger activity reconciliations and journal entries to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Reconciled journal entries and conducted account analysis to ensure accuracy for quarterly financial documents and support general account management.
- Mentored junior staff members through ongoing guidance and support, strengthening work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Optimized reconciliation procedures and led cross-department collaboration to reduce month-end closing time.
Finance Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Managed a team responsible for general ledger, intercompany, royalties, and treasury.
- Oversaw flow of cash and financial instruments.
- Supported corporate mergers and acquisitions, contributing to strategic financial integration.
- Verified accuracy of journal entries prepared by staff, ensuring reliability of financial reporting.
- Reconciled subsidiary ledgers through accruals, prepayments, and amortizations, maintaining financial integrity.
- Assisted with special projects such as corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Project Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Directed cryogenic equipment projects from kickoff through delivery, aligning engineering, procurement, and manufacturing activities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to maintain project schedules, scope, and customer requirements.
- Reviewed technical documentation, drawings, and specifications to resolve design and execution issues early.
- Coordinated budget and forecast analysis, supporting pricing decisions and margin improvement initiatives
- Developed and maintained comprehensive cost accounting system for accurate financial reporting and decision-making support.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration - Finance
Skills
Contract administration
Financial analysis
Budgeting expertise
Financial forecasting
Risk management
Project Oversight
Project Coordination
Account management
Staff management
Relationship building and management
Certification
- State of Nevada Cosmetology License
Timeline
Contracts Manager | Studio Leader
JCJ Architecture
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Vice President
Point Charlotte Development
12.2017 - 10.2025Read More
Finance Manager
Aristocrat Technologies
07.2014 - 12.2017Read More
Project Manager
Nikkiso Cryo
12.2011 - 07.2014Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Business Administration - Finance
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