Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Michelle Fearon

Arlington

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant – Corporate Consolidations

Caterpillar Inc
03.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate Corporate Consolidations legal entity close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial position
  • Execute monthly and quarterly affiliate reporting, significantly improving data accuracy
  • Conduct detailed reconciliation and analysis of intercompany transactions and balance sheets
  • Consolidate monthly financial results for all business units using SAP-based Business Consolidation System
  • Support the implementation of OneStream within the business, enhancing financial reporting and data analysis capabilities
  • Evaluate business processes and accounting assumptions; recommend and assist in process improvements to enhance control and resource utilization
  • Prepare and review internal financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings
  • Accountant Corporate FP&A Reporting
  • Directed enterprise-wide periodic cost analysis and reporting, enhancing financial oversight
  • Led the tracking of short-term incentive payouts and ensured accurate monthly accrual bookings
  • Managed P&L analysis, facilitated coordination with consolidations and external auditors for250 legal entities
  • Supported monthly enterprise results and quarterly analysis release
  • Coordinated quarterly earnings release support materials for senior management, ensuring clarity and precision
  • Presented and explained financial results to management, aiding in informed decision-making
  • Developed and maintained robust internal controls and procedures, ensuring SOX compliance

Senior Accountant

EisnerAmper, LLP
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Compiled and prepared accurate monthly financial statements for private clients, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
  • Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Developed and maintained budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights through financial analysis
  • Provided advisory services on financial planning, assisting clients in strategic decisions
  • Oversaw payroll processing and managed compliance with payroll tax returns
  • Prepared audit documentation and resolved audit inquiries
  • Reviewed and mentored junior accountants, ensuring accuracy and timely deliverables

Senior Accountant

Complete Business & Accounting
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Specialized in accounting cleanups for diverse businesses, addressing historical errors and improving financial accuracy
  • Prepared monthly and annual financial statements,1099s, and W2s, delivering actionable insights
  • Secured PPP loan forgiveness applications and qualified clients for Employment Retention Credits (ERC), achieving up to $1M in distributions
  • Qualified clients for Employment Retention Credits (ERC), achieving up to $400K in distributions
  • Performed regular reconciliations of bank accounts and other trial balance accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Developed an innovative inventory calculation formula for the agriculture industry, meeting IRS requirements
  • Managed and reconciled intercompany transactions across multiple entities
  • Oversaw and provided feedback on junior accountants' work to maintain accuracy, adherence to regulatory standards, and efficient task completion

Founder/Owner

Smooth LLC
04.2012 - 04.2017
  • Built and grew a client base of over4,000 members, generating $1.6M in annual revenue
  • Rebranded the company into a full-service medical spa, increasing annual sales by $800K
  • Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and customer service for a team of12 employees
  • Created operational manuals and KPIs, enhancing staff performance and customer satisfaction

Finance Manager

Educo Gym
10.2010 - 03.2013
  • Managed core financial operations, including payroll processing, VAT reporting, and expense reconciliation
  • Prepared and analyzed budgets and KPIs to track financial performance
  • Oversaw compliance with IFRS standards for multi-location operations

Finance Manager

Free Spirit, Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2010
  • Oversaw financial reporting, cash flow management, and budgeting for six locations, contributing to business growth and operational efficiency
  • Regional Manager
  • Led regional operations for six locations, achieving annual revenues exceeding €8M and optimizing profitability

Project Manager

Free Spirit, Ltd
08.2002 - 07.2006
  • Directed the opening of four new spa locations, managing budgeting, lease negotiations, and project execution within timeline and budget constraints

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
Dallas, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Financing

Griffith College
11.2021

Skills

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (expected by mid-2025)
  • Hands-on experience supporting OneStream implementation, driving improvements in financial reporting and data analysis
  • Solid understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Proven track record in system implementations and process improvements

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded process improvements in financial reporting, achieving greater accuracy and compliance with SOX and SEC standards.
  • Secured over $1 million in financial credits for clients through effective management of loan forgiveness and tax credit applications.

Timeline

Accountant – Corporate Consolidations

Caterpillar Inc
03.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

EisnerAmper, LLP
01.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Accountant

Complete Business & Accounting
05.2017 - 12.2021

Founder/Owner

Smooth LLC
04.2012 - 04.2017

Finance Manager

Educo Gym
10.2010 - 03.2013

Finance Manager

Free Spirit, Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2010

Project Manager

Free Spirit, Ltd
08.2002 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Financing

Griffith College

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
Michelle Fearon