Amanda Thigpen
Summary
Experienced Construction Financial Controller with a proven track record of over 6 years in achieving success. Proficient in identifying opportunities to enhance financial growth, manage risks, and strengthen internal controls while overseeing all accounting functions. Ready to contribute talent and expertise to an organization that offers potential for advancement. Eager to bring extensive background to a new organization as a Financial Controller, leveraging expertise in setting financial targets and developing strategies to enhance internal controls, standards, and processes. Strong track record of advising business executives on financial strategies that drive both short-term and long-term growth. Deep understanding of accounting principles and regulations. Committed to ensuring compliance, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of company financial operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Constructive Consulting & Bookkeeping
01.2022 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
Controller
Granite Construction
11.2022 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- 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.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 30 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
- Enhanced overall efficiency by automating various aspects of the accounting process using industry-specific software tools.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, enabling informed decisions on equipment purchases and replacement schedules.
Controller
McNally Properties LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents,
- reports, and presentations.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, enabling informed decisions on equipment purchases and replacement schedules.
- Managed construction payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
- Supported audit processes by providing organized documentation of financial transactions and account balances as needed.
Controller
Chandler Landscaping
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 30 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Accounting Intern
Southland Construction
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, Excel, and Sage, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing financial statements for errors or inconsistencies before submission to management/clients.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
Medical Receptionist
Arches Footcare
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Medical Receptionist
Lowcountry Dermatology
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted in administrative duties for office team, including making phone calls, copies and schedules.
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
- Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
- Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
- Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
- Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
- Managed collections claims for unpaid bills against estates of debtors.
- Prepared billing correspondence and maintained database to organize billing information.
- Communicated effectively and extensively with other departments to resolve claims issues.
- Determined prior authorizations for medication and outpatient procedures.
- Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
- Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue payments.
- Posted and adjusted payments from insurance companies.
Medical Billing and Client Relations Specialist
Tarheel Medical Billing
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Compiled and tracked outstanding balances owed to medical facilities.
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under policies when applicable.
- Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
- Identified and resolved patient billing and payment issues.
- Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
- Communicated with patients for unpaid claims for HMO, PPO and private accounts and delivered friendly follow-up calls for proper payments to contracts.
- Located errors and promptly refiled rejected claims.
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
- Accurately posted and sent out all medical claims.
Medical Receptionist
Regenerative Conplete
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Accountant
Granite Construction
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing processes and recommending enhancements to safeguard company assets.
- Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts.
- Monitored fixed asset accounting process, maintaining accurate asset registers and calculating depreciation schedules per GAAP guidelines.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZCertification - Construction Project Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2022
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
- Audit preparation
- Accounting management
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Fixed Asset Accounting
Accomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting 80%.
- Cut total of past due accounts from 25% to < 5%
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
- Increased profits by 30% without reducing customer satisfaction rates.
- Achieved Construction efficiency, organization, and project profitability by introducing Buildertrend for the full cycle construction process.
- Introduced lean management techniques, that improved efficiency, revenue, team communication, and payroll savings by 50%
Certification
Current Notary Public State of TN
Quickbooks accounting professional
Buildertrend Certification
Columbia University Project Management Certification
Medical coding and billing (CAC)
Timeline
Controller
McNally Properties LLC
01.2024 - Current
Accountant
Granite Construction
11.2023 - Current
Controller
Chandler Landscaping
04.2023 - Current
Controller
Granite Construction
11.2022 - Current
Accounting Intern
Southland Construction
06.2022 - 06.2023
Business Owner
Constructive Consulting & Bookkeeping
01.2022 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Arches Footcare
07.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Receptionist
Regenerative Conplete
04.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Receptionist
Lowcountry Dermatology
01.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Billing and Client Relations Specialist
Tarheel Medical Billing
04.2010 - 05.2014
Current Notary Public State of TN
Quickbooks accounting professional
Buildertrend Certification
Columbia University Project Management Certification
Medical coding and billing (CAC)
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Certification - Construction Project Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Phoenix
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