Yvette Myers
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Accomplished finance professional specializing in payroll administration, budgeting, and financial compliance. Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships, enhancing internal controls, and optimizing expense management to support organizational profitability and auditing readiness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Strategic Health Partners
01.2024 - Current
- Managed payroll administration, labor cost analysis, and workforce budgeting to optimize financial performance for multi-state healthcare organization.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies supporting organizational growth and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw benefit vendor relationships and contract administration to ensure compliance with financial regulations and enhance service delivery.
- Developed reporting and analytics to track workforce costs and budget performance, enabling informed decision-making.
- Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, process controls, and regulatory compliance.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & FINANCE
Buckhead America Management
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed finance operations for a $50M multi-site portfolio, overseeing budgeting, expense management, and financial reporting.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop cost reduction initiatives and financial planning strategies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced internal controls and streamlined operational efficiency.
- Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring timely invoice approvals, effective vendor relationships, and stringent expense controls.
- Supported month-end close activities and coordinated financial reporting requirements across multiple locations.
HR & ACCOUNTING SUPPORT MANAGER
Pike Engineering
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed accounting support functions, including accounts payable processing, account reconciliations, payroll administration, and financial reporting, to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Reviewed and approved invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and payment procedures, which facilitated timely vendor payments.
- Assisted with month-end close activities and audit preparation to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
- Maintained accounting records and supported ERP system administration.
- Developed reporting tools to improve financial visibility and operational decision-making.
CONTROLLER & HR MANAGER
Aloft Atlanta Hotel (Boast Hospitality)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reconciliations to provide accurate management reports for informed decision-making.
- Monitored budgets, cash flow, and operating expenses to support profitability goals.
- Directed full-cycle accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Coordinated audit activities to maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, supporting overall financial integrity.
- Managed vendor relationships and ensured contract compliance through effective invoice approvals and timely payment processing.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER / PAYROLL MANAGER
Various Organizations
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw payroll processing and expense management, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Managed high-volume accounts payable operations and vendor maintenance, ensuring timely payment processing.
- Supervised invoice review, coding, and approvals to ensure timely disbursement of payments.
- Performed account reconciliations and month-end close procedures.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXSkills
- SAP
- Oracle
- Microsoft Dynamics
- NetSuite
- Intacct
- ADP Workforce Now
- Paylocity
- ProLiant
- Ceridian Dayforce
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Vendor Management
- Invoice Processing & Payment Administration
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls & Audit Compliance
- Expense Analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Analytics
- KPI Development
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Policy Development
- Operational Excellence
Executive Core Competencies
- Accounts Payable Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Financial Operations Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Audit Coordination
- ERP Systems Administration
- Payroll & Expense Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Development & Leadership
- Multi-Site Accounting Operations
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Strategic Health Partners
01.2024 - Current
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE & FINANCE
Buckhead America Management
01.2022 - 01.2024
HR & ACCOUNTING SUPPORT MANAGER
Pike Engineering
01.2017 - 01.2022
CONTROLLER & HR MANAGER
Aloft Atlanta Hotel (Boast Hospitality)
01.2016 - 01.2017
ACCOUNTING MANAGER / PAYROLL MANAGER
Various Organizations
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas Southern University