Lydia Klemencic
Bozeman,US
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Big Sky Land Management
Big Sky, MT
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Directed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting activities to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
- Implemented cost control measures that enhanced profitability and reduced unnecessary expenditures.
- Led audit preparations, collaborating with external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
Director of Finance
Best Western GranTree Inn
Bozeman, MT
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Directed financial strategy and planning to optimize budgeting processes and resource allocation.
- Implemented financial reporting systems to enhance accuracy and streamline decision-making procedures.
- Led cross-departmental initiatives to improve cost control measures, driving operational efficiency across the organization.
- Developed and enforced financial policies ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Maintain internal audit controls, reviewing daily revenue reports and tracking daily cash.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Controller
Paine Group, Inc
Bozeman, MT
03.2019 - 04.2026
- Orchestrate financial operations for nine companies, overseeing accounts, reconciliations, and complex transactions. Manage payroll for 50+ staff across four entities.
- Facilitate seamless inter company transactions and reconciliations, fostering financial cohesion across multiple business entities.
- Serve as authorized check signer for all bank accounts, managing ACH payments and wire transfers with utmost integrity and precision.
- Monthly owner distributions for three companies, reconciling expenses against income and distributing disposable income to owners.
- Developed internal controls that improved accuracy of financial data and minimized risk exposure.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Matzinger Electric, Inc
Bozeman, MT
01.2012 - 03.2019
- Managed comprehensive financial operations including payroll, A/P, A/R, and job costing. Ensured regulatory compliance and optimized cash flow for business stability.
- Restructured cash flow for the business to ensure that sufficient funds were available to meet the needs of monthly costs, including collecting customer payments, allocating job costs in appropriate periods and allocating A/P in correct periods.
- Streamlined construction accounting processes, handling tax filings and subcontractor compliance. Implemented efficient systems for progress billing and work-in-progress reporting.
- Oversaw HR functions, managing employee relations, benefits, and safety requirements. Facilitated smooth operations through meticulous record-keeping and reporting. Maintained subcontractor insurance compliance for external audits.
- Revamped cash flow management, aligning job costs and A/P with appropriate periods. Improved financial forecasting and resource allocation for enhanced business performance.
- Completed weekly payroll for 35 employees.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Kingston Marketing
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed vendor payments, reconciled accounts, and processed bank wires. Provided detailed financial reports to stakeholders.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, enhancing vendor relationships. Implemented electronic correspondence system, boosting efficiency.
- Meticulously processed weekly vendor payments and bi-weekly bank wires. Distributed and reported annual 1099 tax information. Maintained accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
- Partnered with finance team to reconcile accounts and maintain current pay status. Established effective communication channels with vendors. Contributed to improved credit rating.
Education
Masters of Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WABachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Cash flow management
- Preparing financial statements
- Statement reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Financial forecasting
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger management
- Internal controls development
- Strategic planning
- Month-end closing
- GAAP compliance
- Internal control management
- Financial document review
Certification
Notary Public, State of Montana
Timeline
Controller
Big Sky Land Management
01.2026 - 07.2026
Director of Finance
Best Western GranTree Inn
02.2025 - 01.2026
Controller
Paine Group, Inc
03.2019 - 04.2026
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Matzinger Electric, Inc
01.2012 - 03.2019
Accounts Payable Clerk
Kingston Marketing
05.2009 - 08.2011
Masters of Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Eastern Washington University