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Lesa Miller Newman

Westmoreland,TN

Summary

Team-oriented Financial Executive who works well with others and isn’t afraid to jump in and help where needed. My focus is to deliver and prepare clear and comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management.

Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Accounting Manager

Rion Wells Development LLC
05.2019 - Current
  • Job duties include managing the financial side of the construction project. In charge of budgeting utilizing Buildertrend, track expenses, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. I work closely with the Construction Project Manager to handle receivables and payables to properly insure timely accounting.
  • Remote part-time job

Director of Finance

DOC Holdings, LLC & Dr. Christina Rahm Cook, PHD
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • In charge of overseeing 19 companies, managing daily accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations and financial preparation.

Client Relations/Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer

Custom Fit Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Job duties include taking new client calls and setting up consultations regarding the client’s bookkeeping and tax needs. Once an established client, I work with the client in helping them with basic bookkeeping to more complex bookkeeping such as financial statements and tax preparation. I have several clients I manage independently within the guidelines of Custom Fit. I work with all types of businesses utilizing all versions of QuickBooks. I currently travel to and from various client offices for the client’s needs or I work remotely at the home office.

Owner/Part-Time Bookkeeper

The Cowboys Way Dance Saloon
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Ran operations and all the bookkeeping, financials, payroll, and tax reporting on a part-time basis from home.

Financial Controller

Digital Console Rental, Inc. / Rack Armor Cases
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Manage all accounting operations for two companies including billing, accounts receivables, accounts payable, commissions, payroll, general ledger and cost accounting. Prepare and publish monthly financial statements. Handle all month end and year-end close. Handle Human Resource duties for both companies.

VP of Corporate Accounting & Human Resources

Producers Equity Group, Inc.
11.2002 - 07.2013
  • Managed and supervised all the accounting-related functions of PEG which included 3 sub companies. Daily operations included overseeing all general accounting tasks, policy development, cash management, budget, audit preparation, forecasting revenues and expenditures, purchasing and accounting-related contract compliance. Prepared monthly financial statements for top-level executives. Directed the Human Resource department as well as managed a team of commission accounting specialists to ensure the timely reporting of all commission revenue payouts. In addition to these duties, I played the role of travel coordinator for the top producer’s trips. I was appointed the Corporate Secretary of the corporation.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Accounting

University of Phoenix, Nashville, TN
Pursuing Bachelor’s degree.

Skills

  • ACCPAC financial management
  • Experienced QuickBooks user
  • Cash flow reporting
  • Certified income statement audits
  • Budgeting and forecasting skills
  • Financial analysis expertise
  • Critical analysis
  • Financial account reconciliation
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Accurate payroll administration
  • Financial record management

Accomplishments

  • Increased team efficiency through continuous process improvements.
  • Eliminated paperwork processing bottleneck, saving company time and money.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Construction Accounting Manager - Rion Wells Development LLC
05.2019 - Current
Director of Finance - DOC Holdings, LLC & Dr. Christina Rahm Cook, PHD
06.2016 - 01.2020
Client Relations/Bookkeeper/Tax Preparer - Custom Fit Bookkeeping & Tax, LLC
06.2015 - 06.2016
Financial Controller - Digital Console Rental, Inc. / Rack Armor Cases
04.2014 - 06.2015
Owner/Part-Time Bookkeeper - The Cowboys Way Dance Saloon
08.2013 - 08.2015
VP of Corporate Accounting & Human Resources - Producers Equity Group, Inc.
11.2002 - 07.2013
University of Phoenix - Associate of Science Degree, Accounting

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