Trent Hackle
Williamston,SC
Summary
Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate, and cost-effective financial operations for businesses. Over 30 years in field with stellar record.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
CMT Industrial Solutions, LLC.
Greenville , SC
01.2003 - Current
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Executed periodic budgeting and modeling to project monthly cash requirements.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
Audit Manager
Bradshaw Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC
Greenville , SC
08.1998 - 12.2002
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in IFRS, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and other regulatory requirements affecting the preparation of financial statements.
- Monitored compliance with GAAP principles and regulations.
- Assisted clients with their cash flow forecasting needs.
- Produced accurate and compliant financial statements, reports, documentation and budget frameworks.
- Reviewed corporate income taxes, sales taxes and payroll taxes for accuracy.
- Reviewed client's financial records and prepared tax returns.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for clients.
- Developed and implemented internal controls for client operations.
- Evaluated current accounting practices against industry standards and best practices.
Staff Accountant
Brigman, Holcomb, Weeks
Greenville , SC
01.1994 - 08.1998
- Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Substantiated financial transactions by auditing related documents.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Reported on company assets, liquidity and financial health.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-1993
Skills
- Internal Controls Development
- Management Accounting
- Financial Document Review
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Collections Understanding
- US GAAP Proficiency
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Development
- Risk Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Review
- General Ledger Management
- General Ledger Accounting
Affiliations
- Spending time with Family
- Clemson Football and Baseball
- Golfing
Certification
- Notary Public
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Controller
CMT Industrial Solutions, LLC.
01.2003 - Current
Audit Manager
Bradshaw Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC
08.1998 - 12.2002
Staff Accountant
Brigman, Holcomb, Weeks
01.1994 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clemson University
- Notary Public
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