Taylor Nguyen
Houston,TX
Summary
Accounting professional with extensive experience in Finch companies., specializing in full cycle accounting and reconciliation. Led process improvements that reduced month-end closing time from 15 to 7 days. Skilled in software implementation and team development, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Accounting Manager
Figure Lending
100% Remote
07.2025 - Current
- Hired 2 staff, including 1 senior, and managed a team of 3 staff, 1 senior, and 2 consultants
- Created processes for new products
- Worked closely with strategic finance team to ensure revenue is aligned with their forecasted
- Worked closely with Data Engineer team for new reports
- Contributed to company IPO, maintaining monthly close within 10 business days
- Reconciled and resolved servicing clearing account with $1.6M variance since 2023
- Revamped reconciliation templates such as notes payable, marketable securities,
Staff Accountant
Solar Mosaic
100% Remote
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Reconciled borrower payments for 63 accounts, ensuring accurate loan application and deposited into correct bank account.
- Reconciled clearing GLs from 2017.
- Recouped $500K from trusts as a result from misapplied payments that were outstanding from 2023.
- Conducted analysis of interest and fee incomes.
- Supported audits by ensuring compliance and smooth information flow.
Senior Accountant
Above Lending Inc.
100% Remote
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Streamlined month-end closing process, reducing turnaround from 15 to 7 business days.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive financial analyses to executives.
- Spearheaded implementation of AP automation software, enhancing efficiency.
- Developed and instituted AP policy, standardizing procedures across the organization.
- Led annual external financial audit as well as other audits as requested.
- Mentored Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant. Also trained total of 2 VP of Accounting, fostering team growth.
- Managed full-cycle accounting, including payroll and benefits reconciliation.
- Meticulously reconciled loan balances and payments, promptly addressing variances.
- Ensured precision in financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Staff Auditor
Briggs & Veselka (merge Crowe, LLC on January 2022)
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted audits ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS for diverse organizations.
- Evaluated accounting systems to identify risk factors and enhance control activities.
- Executed analytical procedures and documented findings for financial audits.
- Reviewed grants and loans for adherence to guidelines, ensuring compliance.
- Performed accurate inventory counts and analyzed transaction accounts.
- Team member of the Financial Institution team, Not for Profit team, and Employee Benefits Team.
Senior Financial Analyst
First Service Credit Union
Houston, TX
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Analyzed and implemented Visible Equity for CECL compliance, ensuring regulatory readiness.
- Developed procedures for new SBA department, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Led integration of Sedona CRM into core system, streamlining customer management.
- Negotiated consultant invoice, achieving $20,000 cost savings for the company.
Staff Accountant
First Service Credit Union
Houston, TX
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Led intercompany transactions, enhanced full cycle accounting for 2 subsidiaries.
- Collaborated on NCUA 5300 report filing, ensuring compliance.
- Streamlined month-end processes, improving efficiency.
- Prepared variance reports for Board, aiding strategic decisions.
- Mentored and trained 3 staff accounts and new controller.
Staff Accountant
Nxcess Motorcars
Houston, TX
05.2007 - 12.2016
- Reduced sales used tax audit bill from $500,000 to $2,000, showcasing strong negotiation skills.
- Resolved internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts receivable discrepancies, improving financial reporting.
- Created detailed expense reports, optimizing capital expenditure requests.
- Supervised 2 staff accountants and 1 title clerk.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX12.2016
Skills
- Software implementation
- Financial reporting
- Full cycle accounting
- Reconciliation and closing
- Audit support
Additional Information - Software Proficiency
- Sage Intacct
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office
- Excel (Power Pivots, Lookups)
- NetSuite
- Oracle
- Black Line Reconciliation
- FloQast Reconciliation
- AvidXchange AP
Timeline
Product Accounting Manager
Figure Lending
07.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Solar Mosaic
08.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Accountant
Above Lending Inc.
03.2022 - 08.2024
Staff Auditor
Briggs & Veselka (merge Crowe, LLC on January 2022)
09.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
First Service Credit Union
12.2016 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant
First Service Credit Union
12.2016 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant
Nxcess Motorcars
05.2007 - 12.2016
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston-Downtown