(Sean) Michael Ellsworth
Clearfield
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Corporate Controller known for outstanding productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory compliance which ensure accurate and timely financial outcomes. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, facilitating seamless operations within finance departments. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute to successful financial strategies and organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Corporate Controller
AutoSavvy
WoodsCross
11.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations for a team of 13 accountants, covering A/R, A/P, payroll, cash management, inventory management, and purchasing.
- Coordinated month-end close process, including reconciliations for balance sheet accounts across corporate and 21 store locations.
- Led monthly financial meetings to review profit and loss performance and forecast outcomes for informed decision-making.
- Monitored corporate and individual store tax filings, ensuring compliance with deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Conducted yearly financial audits and monthly inventory audits for flooring lines, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Oversaw cash and fund management for construction projects, expansions, new store openings, demolition projects, and lease accounting.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in hundreds of thousands in annual savings through improved contracts and rebates.
Senior Property Accountant
Vineyard Management Group
Sandy
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed month-end close procedures for 33 properties, ensuring accuracy in financial statements.
- Led monthly P&L progress calls with regional managers to review financial outcomes.
- Analyzed debt and net ordinary income to assess property performance and identify improvement areas.
- Guided expenditures and financial strategies, enhancing property outlooks and financial health.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits and address inquiries.
- Utilized NetSuite accounting software for importing budgets and large journal entries.
- Administered AvidXchange for vendor invoicing, access controls, and expense allocation.
- Trained and managed staff to ensure compliance with strict deadlines in financial reporting.
GSE Supervisor
SkyWest Airlines Inc.
Salt Lake City
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Streamlined ground equipment maintenance across 42 cities nationwide.
- Coordinated repairs and asset management with vendors, subcontractors, station managers, and airfield operations to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed invoices, inventory, purchase orders, stock levels, record keeping, and service requests.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building initiatives, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with project management team to implement expansion of SLC airport operations, enhancing service capacity.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate ongoing priorities.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees on company programs.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Accountancy
LDS Business College
Salt Lake City05-2016
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial statement management
- Budget development
- Tax strategy
- Transaction management
- Inventory audits
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Negotiation and expenditure oversight
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Executive advisement
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Corporate Controller
AutoSavvy
11.2022 - Current
Senior Property Accountant
Vineyard Management Group
02.2021 - 11.2022
GSE Supervisor
SkyWest Airlines Inc.
07.2017 - 01.2022
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Utah State University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Accountancy
LDS Business College