Michelle Davis
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Ethically motivated, analytical and solutions-focused financial professional with over 10 years of experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Advisor
Platform Accounting Group
Fraser, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with tax preparers to deliver accurate financial statements, improving reporting process efficiency.
- Managed bookkeeping for multiple small-business clients, maintaining accurate and compliant financial records.
- Executed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring account accuracy and promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Prepared year-end depreciation schedules and reconciled payroll data for annual reporting.
Director of Accounting
Highgarden Real Estate
Indianapolis, IN
05.2017 - 04.2024
- Led corporate accounting department across 8 national real estate markets for approximately 2000 agents, managing complex commission structures.
- Executed general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Compiled internal data for annual 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in collaboration with external CPA.
- Mentored accounting staff, enhancing skills and contributing to a more effective team.
Construction Staff Accountant
Becknell Industrial
Carmel, IN
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed construction draws for $15.5 million contractor, ensuring budget adherence.
- Maintained pre-development and construction budgets, enabling precise financial tracking.
- Generated monthly AIA billings, enhancing cash flow management.
- Conducted job cost reporting and analysis, identifying trends to guide decision-making.
- Executed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and reliability for year-end processing.
- Monitored debt servicing and prepared year-end 1099s, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw human resource activities, ensuring alignment with company policies.
- Led implementation of new payroll provider, achieving 27% cost reduction and developing essential documentation for construction team.
Controller
Maddox Industrial Contractors
Indianapolis, IN
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed accounting and financial reporting for $4.5 million contractor, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements.
- Oversaw job cost management, billing, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Performed monthly close processes and managed monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.
- Conducted balance sheet analysis, P&L, and cash flow reviews.
- Implemented cost-effective accounting procedures that significantly reduced overhead.
- Executed special projects that streamlined operations, enhancing workflow and resource management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana Wesleyan University
St. Marion, IN01-2012
Skills
- Data analysis
- Tax compliance
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Bookkeeping management
- Workflow optimization
- Business strategy
- Effective communication
Additional Professional Development
Eight Certificates of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training
Timeline
Business Advisor
Platform Accounting Group
02.2025 - Current
Director of Accounting
Highgarden Real Estate
05.2017 - 04.2024
Construction Staff Accountant
Becknell Industrial
01.2015 - 05.2017
Controller
Maddox Industrial Contractors
03.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Indiana Wesleyan University