Tammy Houtchens
Plano,TX
Summary
Seasoned accounting and finance leader with over 30 years of progressive experience across media, telecom, and security industries. Proven track record in financial reporting, audit management, ERP implementations, and M&A support. Adept at building high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and fostering strategic partnerships across business units. Known for driving operational efficiency and delivering results under tight deadlines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
BearCom
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Led General Ledger, AP, Tax, and Financial Reporting teams: standardized journal entries and reconciliations
- Spearheaded ASC842 lease adoption across BearCom, TSS, and Stone Security; $16.5M across real estate, tower, vehicle and equipment leases
- Reduced month-end close from 30 to 10 days: consolidated AP functions across multiple entities
- Directed annual audit with Weaver Tidwell: managed PBCs and footnote reviews
- Produced monthly reporting packages and bank decks with financials, pro forma adjustments and leverage calculations based on covenant requirements
- Supported M&A activities including due diligence, inventory audits, NWC analysis and ASC 805 valuations for acquisitions totaling over $535M
- Partnered on bid bond and payment/performance bond compliance and audit support
SR. MANAGER, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Tribune Publishing Company
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed RMCS for digital ad revenue: oversaw accounting for multiple publications (Tribune Content Agency, Morning Call, Hartford Courant and New York Daily News)
- Reviewed 300+ journal entries and 135+ reconciliations monthly
- Led quarterly variance analyses and bad debt reserve calculations
- Key contributor to ERP transition from Sage to Oracle and royalty system upgrade
- Supported divestitures (Best Reviews sale to Nexstar for $160M) and digital revenue integration projects (TCA and digital subscriptions)
MANAGER, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Tribune Publishing Company
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Led P2P team for prepaid assets and expense accruals: streamlined expense processes for legal, utility and real estate taxes
- Reviewed 200+ journal entries and 70+ reconciliations monthly
- Supported Oracle ERP implementation and UAT testing for R2R modules
- Contributed to divestitures (LA Times and San Diego Union Tribune for $500M and ForSaleByOwner for $68.3M) and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives
MANAGER, CIRCULATION ACCOUNTING
Dallas Morning News
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Oversaw circulation revenue ($83.6M) and contractor receivables
- Managed Circulation Accounting, Returns Center, and Circulation Reporting teams (avg. circ: Daily 389,672 and Sunday 709,869)
- Led Dallas One initiative to optimize G&A operations
- Partnered with internal and external auditors for annual audit review
CIRCULATION ACCOUNTING
Dallas Morning News
10.2004 - 10.2011
- Maintained official circulation records: coordinated audit activities
- Ensured compliance with audit rules across marketing and distribution (avg. circ: Daily 387,357 and Sunday 700,649)
- Navigated circulation censure period with transparency and policy reform resulting in no material deficiencies or audit adjustments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT
Dallas Morning News
07.2003 - 10.2004
- Prepared PPE roll-forwards and depreciation schedules
- Supported internal and external reporting requirements
- Established and managed capital reserve pool and appropriation process for strategic funding
- Managed fixed asset accounting processes ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
Education
MS - APPLIED ECONOMICS
University of Texas, Dallas
Richardson, TX01-2022
BS - ECONOMICS & FINANCE
University of Texas, Dallas
Richardson, TX01-1997
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Reconciliations
- ERP Systems: JD Edwards, Oracle Fusion Cloud (incl RMCS and ARCS)
- ASC 842 & ASC 805 Compliance
- Audit Management
- PBC Coordination
- M&A Due Diligence & Integration
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lease Accounting
- Bond Compliance
- Change management
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
Timeline
DIRECTOR, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
BearCom
01.2022 - 10.2025
SR. MANAGER, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Tribune Publishing Company
06.2018 - 01.2022
MANAGER, GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Tribune Publishing Company
03.2016 - 06.2018
MANAGER, CIRCULATION ACCOUNTING
Dallas Morning News
10.2011 - 03.2016
CIRCULATION ACCOUNTING
Dallas Morning News
10.2004 - 10.2011
FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT
Dallas Morning News
07.2003 - 10.2004
MS - APPLIED ECONOMICS
University of Texas, Dallas
BS - ECONOMICS & FINANCE
University of Texas, Dallas