Shaun Anderson, CPA
Herriman,UT
Summary
Financial Controller with strong expertise in GASB compliance and business process optimization. Achieved a 20% increase in month-end close efficiency at Salt Lake City Department of Airports and contributed to $3 billion in bond issuances. Demonstrated leadership in change management, enhancing operational workflows and promoting team development for superior financial outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Salt Lake City Department of Airports
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2019 - Current
- Oversee the annual audit, ensuring timely filing with a clean opinion.
- Implemented multiple complex GASB statements.
- Supervise the accounts payable team responsible for $200 million annually.
- Improved month-end close by 20% by training staff on the complete statement of cash flows process.
- Assisted the CFO with bond issuances totaling over $3 billion.
- Manage government grants totaling over $20 million annually.
- Streamlined preparation and review of the GL through automation, saving 10 hours monthly.
- Manage the airport's internal audit program: 10 to 15 audits annually.
Airport Finance Manager
Salt Lake City Department of Airports
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversaw revenue billings for the airport and worked with the team to decrease the AR balance by $10 million with quicker collections.
- Communicated with external parties to reconcile account problems within 48 hours.
- Completed the annual operating budget of over $150 million.
- Presented proper budgeting and the use of the budget system to airport staff.
- Maintained and tracked tenant loan schedules to ensure collection.
Audit Senior Associate
Eide Bailly LLP
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Performed audits of governmental agencies, non-profits, healthcare, and public companies
- Oversaw multiple teams to ensure timely completion of engagements and improved realization by reducing hours on 75% of jobs
- Improved multi-tasking and prioritization skills by working on several engagements simultaneously
- Trained two to four staff per year on company policy and enhanced audit techniques
Education
Master of Accountancy -
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.2011
Skills
- GAAP
- GASB compliance and implementation
- Auditing and financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Variance analysis techniques
- Change management strategies
- Business process improvement
Certification
- AAAE Certified Member
Timeline
Financial Controller
Salt Lake City Department of Airports
09.2019 - Current
Airport Finance Manager
Salt Lake City Department of Airports
05.2016 - 09.2019
Audit Senior Associate
Eide Bailly LLP
07.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Accountancy -
Utah State University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Utah State University
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