Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on a challenging new role.
Overview
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Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Cy-Hope, Inc.
06.2026 - 09.2026
Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support organizational priorities and program stability.
Oversaw monthly financial reporting, ensuring accurate statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis for leadership review.
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes to maintain timely, compliant operations.
Coordinated audit preparation, supporting documentation, and internal controls to strengthen financial accountability.
Advised executive leadership on financial strategy, spending decisions, and resource allocation across programs.
Monitored grant and restricted-fund expenditures to ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
Accountant
Kept.pro
02.2024 - 05.2026
Managed all accounting tasks using QuickBooks Online
Managed general ledger entries, ensuring accurate financial records and timely reconciliations.
Supported annual audit requests by organizing documentation and resolving accounting discrepancies.
Processed payroll-related accounting entries while maintaining compliance with internal controls.
Developed streamlined accounting procedures to improve consistency, accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
Reconciled bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts to maintain clean reporting.
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
The above tasks were performed for a variety of clients, including marketing firms, non-profits (primarily Cy-Hope, Inc.) and various service providers and consulting firms.
Treasurer Volunteer
Various Cypress Fairbanks School District Booster Clubs
06.2021 - 05.2025
Assist club Directors with preparation of annual budgets and present to the club boards and parent groups
Prepare and present monthly financial statements, including budget versus actual information, to club Directors and parent groups
Work with club boards to ensure adherence to the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District's PTO/Booster Club Policies and Procedures
Work with Classics board to ensure adherence to the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District's PTO/Booster Club Policies and Procedures
Prepared and filed the annual club Federal Form 990 and/or 990EZ.
Accountant
Cy-Hope, Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2023
Prepare and file quarterly Federal and state payroll tax reports
Utilization of QuickBooks Desktop to record and maintain all accounting records, including payroll functions
Processed bi-weekly payroll via QuickBooks for over 50 employees, ensuring accurate calculations for salaried, hourly, and fee-based pay
Filed quarterly federal and state payroll tax reports, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
Assisted with monthly close activities including reconciliation and expense tracking.
Reconcile all bank statements
Calculate and record accrued expenses, and reconcile prepaid expenses
Ensure that all expenses are correctly recorded and allocated across multiple programs
Recorded and allocated expenses across multiple programs, ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget adherence
Senior Manager
PKF Texas
06.1994 - 12.2004
Started at PKF Texas as a staff auditor in June of 1994. Worked in the audit department as staff, senior and manager through June 1998 (less the brief stint at KPMG). During this time, worked on external audits for a wide variety of clients across multiple industries.
Started the Accounting and Advisory Services department in June 1998 and continued in this department as a senior manager through December 2004. The Accounting and Advisory Services department is responsible for all compilation and review services, outsourced accounting and controller functions as well as other projects as requested.
Senior Auditor
KPMG, LLC
05.1997 - 05.1998
Performed external audit functions for a wide variety of large private and public corporations.
Supervised small groups of staff during external audits, helping them to understand all aspects of the audit process.
Worked with clients to help facilitate the completion of the audit in a timely and efficient manner.
Staff Auditor
Rister, Dunbar, Broadus, LLC
09.1992 - 06.1994
Performed entry level audit functions primarily for non-profit organizations and small school districts in the west Texas area.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05-1992
Skills
Proficient with QuickBooks Online, including Advanced and Enterprise Suite versions
Experience with multiple payroll programs including Gusto, Rippling and Questco Experience includes integrating these programs with QuickBooks Online
Financial reporting and analysis
Audit coordination
Account analysis
Experience with Asset Accountant, Expensify, Billcom and Divvy
Experience with multiple Microsoft and Google based applications
Detail oriented and organized
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, Texas | April 1995
Timeline
Director of Finance
Cy-Hope, Inc.
06.2026 - 09.2026
Accountant
Kept.pro
02.2024 - 05.2026
Treasurer Volunteer
Various Cypress Fairbanks School District Booster Clubs
Director of Accounting at The Honor Society Of Phi Kappa Phi National OfficeDirector of Accounting at The Honor Society Of Phi Kappa Phi National Office