Marilyn Gant
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Accounting and finance leader who has directed close cycles, journal entry review, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support across complex environments. Brings strong coordination between finance teams, practical ERP knowledge, and steady leadership that improves reporting quality, process control, and deadline delivery.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant-Contract Assignment
Nexus Water Group USA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Dove into Corporate Accounting Group with minimal supervision, managing day-to-day accounting duties using SAP ERP system. Prepared, uploaded, and checked daily incoming bank transactions for multiple inter-company activity for daily posting. Executed complex inter-company entries and prepared monthly closing journal entries, meeting strict deadlines. Performed complex reconciliations for month-end and quarter-end closing processes. Also aided ad hoc reporting when needed.
- Managed general ledger for water utility operations across Nexus Water Group USA.
- Prepared journal entries supporting monthly close for regulated water service accounts.
- Reconciled bank, cash, and balance sheet accounts for utility financial records.
- Worked in a hybrid environment, collaborating with the team remotely and on-site.
Senior Financial Analyst
Prosegur Security USA
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Experienced Senior Accountant who served as a key liaison between the U.S. and Brazilian finance teams, overseeing the monthly close process and ensuring GAAP compliance. Directed crucial daily general ledger activities across all modules including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Applications, Billing, and International Shared Services. Managed monthly closing activities, initiating close meetings and schedules, preparing and posting journal entries, and reviewing financial statements for accuracy. I played a vital role in revenue recognition by documenting and refining processes. Aided with reviewing treasury activities, preparing and approving reconciliations, managing and updating rental contracts, and leading external audits in relation to major clients.
- Worked remotely to manage financial tasks and communications.
- Analyzed Prosegur Security USA operating budgets and monthly expense trends.
- Prepared financial forecasts for security services, payroll, and branch operations.
- Reconciled ledger accounts and supported month-end close activities.
Senior Accountant
IA Financial Services Group
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated within Controllership group, reporting directly to Controller. I handled the day-to-day General Ledger accounting for the major dealers and the US subsidiaries. This included handling the business insurance assets, ERP system administration, internal controls, corporate accruals, quarterly audit support, fixed assets, intercompany reinsurance related reporting & reconciliations. Monitored daily inter-company activity, communicated, resolved, and reconciled incorrect postings to ensure smooth consolidation during reporting phase. Reconciled large investment portfolio monthly with two-day turnaround at the start of each closing process. The process included monitoring, extracting, recording and reporting monthly investment activity.
- Managed general ledger accounting for financial services group operations
- Reconciled bank, cash, and investment accounts for IA Financial Services Group
- Prepared month-end close entries and supporting schedules
- Worked remotely to manage tasks efficiently
Senior Accountant
ABM Inc.
Sugar Land, TX
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Led accounting responsibilities for newly acquired Aviation department, focusing on monthly journal entry reviews. Delegate assignments and supervise work for 5 staff accountants on the Emerging Markets team, ensuring 100% compliance with GAAP. Liaise between finance, planning, and analysis teams to manage month end closing processes and mediate shared solutions and general ledger maintenance. Reconciled and approved the accounts receivable and liability accounts. Delivered quarterly and annual reports to corporate office, audit team, and upper management. Researched and implemented enhanced companywide accounting procedures and tools.
- Oversaw general ledger management for financial services group. for financial services group accounting operations.
- Performed reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in corporate finance records. accounts across corporate finance records.
- Prepared month-end journal entries and closing schedules.
Senior Accountant
Illinois Tool Works (Global Brands)
Houston, TX
11.2011 - 12.2016
- Demonstrated specialized knowledge of accounting principles and procedures to achieve conformance with GAAP for all transactions. Prepared, analyzed, and reported accurate financial information monthly to ensure compliance and informed decision-making. Issued monthly budget position schedules, clarifying budget versus actual variances to support financial planning. Leveraged Oracle and SAP to deliver insights on profit and loss for Retail Marketing department, enhancing visibility into performance of individual display activities across retail outlets.
- Managed month-end close activities and reviewed journal entries for accuracy.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts and investigated variances across financial service records.
- Prepared financial statements for IA Financial Services Group accounting and reporting cycles.
Principal Accountant
BMC Software, Inc.
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed general ledger reconciliations for BMC Software accounting close cycles.
- Prepared journal entries supporting BMC Software monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Reviewed account variances across BMC Software expense and balance sheet accounts.
- Administered treasury workstation implementation, facilitating collaboration between treasury and global accounting teams.
Controller, Accounting Manager
Lott Marketing, Inc.
Houston, TX
05.2004 - 04.2008
- Streamlined fiscal services as Controller by overseeing 2 accountants, 2 commission analysts, and an Information Technology Manager, enhancing team coordination. Governed preparation, consolidation, and interpretation of the firm's monthly consolidated financial statements for Chief Operating Officer. Directed forecasting and budgeting, performed lease versus purchase analysis, and supervised accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and general accounting to ensure financial accuracy. Conducted in-depth research into accounting and reporting issues, implementing effective solutions that improved compliance and reporting accuracy. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TXAccounting
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- Ledger accounting
- Close procedures
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Inter company Accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Audit Preparation & Support
- Regulatory compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Statement preparation
- Reporting analysis
- Team Leadership & Development
- Personal, Corporate, Partnership, State Taxes
Accomplishments
- Managed comprehensive Texas sales tax audit, securing exemption from $360,000 tax liability.
- Distributed quarterly statement of values (SOV) schedules for 200+ locations to support the Risk Management department in accurately calculating risk values for the properties.
- Functioned as core member of the Emerging Markets team, with $1 billion in projected annual revenue from a portfolio that included healthcare, technology, and education.
- Secured "Above Average" performance rating for 2013 and 2014 external audit engagements.
- Administered and oversaw $15 million rolling budgets for brand marketing and advertising teams.
- Successfully transformed chart of accounts within a three-business unit cross-functional structure.
- Increased financial reporting accuracy through creation of intercompany reports and processes.
- Served as the primary administrator for the firm's newly implemented treasury workstation system, which included reconciling and confirming reconciliations for more than 200 domestic and international bank accounts companywide.
- Financialized monthly cash and investment assets prior to closing. This included managing complex investment and hedging accounting activities, preparing and posting investment, debt, and heading journal entries, as well as resolving foreign currency exchange transactions.
- Administered full spectrum of food service accounting responsibilities and human resource functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, month-end closing, payroll, healthcare, and 401K plan.
- Thrived in a deadline-driven environment leveraging superior attention to detail and thoroughness.
Education and Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In Progress, Qualified for Exam
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Senior Accountant-Contract Assignment
Nexus Water Group USA
04.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Financial Analyst
Prosegur Security USA
08.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Accountant
IA Financial Services Group
10.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Accountant
ABM Inc.
02.2017 - 08.2021
Senior Accountant
Illinois Tool Works (Global Brands)
11.2011 - 12.2016
Principal Accountant
BMC Software, Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2010
Controller, Accounting Manager
Lott Marketing, Inc.
05.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Texas A&M University
Accounting
University of Houston-Downtown