Controller resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Strategic Finance Leader with experience leading teams through a variety of corporate financial responsibilities including financial planning, annual forecasts, monthly and quarterly projections, historical financial analysis of operation results, and internal benchmarks and metrics. Achieved at providing monthly updates on invoicing, revenue, forecasting, team initiatives, and other project related developments that would potentially impact revenue, forecasting, backlog, etc. Systemic, proactive, and engaging leader focused on strengthening company financial operations with an expertise in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. Strengths include developing, implementing, and training on internal accounting policies and ensuring consistent regulatory compliance, as well as developing profitable and strategic budgets and financial plans.
GAAP & GASB SOX
Insightly CRM Harvest
Skills
SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES
LexisNexis InterAction ADP Pay eXpert American Express @Work Reporting
Corecentric COR360 ADP Pay eXpert LeaseQuery
Sage 100
Experience
CONTROLLER, 05/2021 to Current C&F Bank – Richmond, VA,
Cross functionally collaborate with execute leadership and direct reports to develop and manage a variety of finance functions, including but not limited to annual budget preparation, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, monthly open/close of reporting periods, management reporting, and special projects
Analyze $3 million on the GL monthly across 13 departments to identify waste, patterns, erroneous spend, profits, losses, and errors
Improved consistency, cohesion, and quality assurance across departments by developing templates, form letters, frameworks, and formulas to simplify accounting processes and budgets
Collaborate with executive leadership in the strategic planning process and the development of the annual business plan, budget and forecast for the business on an annual, monthly, and weekly basis
Ensure the fidelity and accuracy of all payments to external vendors by comparing work estimates, project timelines, deliverables, and regulatory guidance.
CONTROLLER, 01/2020 to 12/2020 C&F Bank – Dorset, VA,
Led a team of 10 in the planning, implementation and maintenance of the cost accounting system, accurate and timely analysis, reporting and compliance activities
Developed and executed an annual budget, monitored income goals and expenditures, and identified and implemented corrective actions as variances occurred
Supervised all month-end closing functions including bank, payroll, payable and general account reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger
Ensured organization compliance and financial health by liaising between executive leadership, local, state, and federal government agencies, and CPA auditors
Improved quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting by developing and implementing innovative training, controls, and auditing.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, 10/2016 to 01/2020 Lvmh – Ardmore, OK,
Reviewed financial statements for operating trends and results, researched variances to forecast and budget prior month and prior year
Entered monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry
Identified weaknesses in controls and accounting procedures and initiated improvements; Generated a 13% increase in the profitability of government contract after established a system designed to evaluate and monitor contractual revenue and expense
Used flowcharting software and risk analyses to develop audit programs resulting in approximately 50 significant findings to improve internal controls and efficiency
Conducted contract compliance reviews, state and federal compliance reviews, and internal control evaluations
Drove $1.5M+ in savings by detecting and remedying overpayment patterns, incorrect invoicing, and more efficient vendors and programs.
ACCOUNTANT, 08/2010 to 08/2012 Beacon Health System – Granger, IN,
Responsible for the development planning, goal setting and tracking, and metric based management of all financial matters for a $16M/year retail store
Improved shrink, savings, and profits by identifying inefficient processes and executing process improvement policies, trainings, and practices
Developed and maintained budgets and forecasts and provided interpretive analysis and financial decision support to management
Ensured proper procedures were adhered to in accordance with all applicable contractual and/or regulatory requirements
Researched and/or released complex invoices to assure prompt and effective resolution and communication
Advised on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management
Negotiated repayment agreements with individual vendors, allowing for a 20-30% increase in the payment terms and smoother cash-flow predictions
Supported leadership in implementing and maintaining standardized operational processes to ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and regulatory mandates
Also helped to identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement, including active participation in system enhancements and testing
Developed and prepared reports to keep leadership informed of project status, problems and achievements while utilizing trends to determine issues and recommending resolutions.
Education and Training
DOCTOR (JD): , Expected in 01/2016 JURIS - , GPA:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ACCOUNTING, Expected in 01/2007 University of Oregon - Eugene, OR GPA:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA): , Expected in Washington State University - Pullman, WA GPA:
Activities and Honors
Work History
CONTROLLER, 05/2021 to Current Heartland LLC – Seattle, WA
Cross functionally collaborate with execute leadership and direct reports to develop and manage a variety of finance functions, including but not limited to annual budget preparation, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, monthly open/close of reporting periods, management reporting, and special projects
Analyze $3 million on the GL monthly across 13 departments to identify waste, patterns, erroneous spend, profits, losses, and errors
Improved consistency, cohesion, and quality assurance across departments by developing templates, form letters, frameworks, and formulas to simplify accounting processes and budgets
Collaborate with executive leadership in the strategic planning process and the development of the annual business plan, budget and forecast for the business on an annual, monthly, and weekly basis
Ensure the fidelity and accuracy of all payments to external vendors by comparing work estimates, project timelines, deliverables, and regulatory guidance.
CONTROLLER, 01/2020 to 12/2020 Evergreen Gaming Corporation – Tukwila, WA
Led a team of 10 in the planning, implementation and maintenance of the cost accounting system, accurate and timely analysis, reporting and compliance activities
Developed and executed an annual budget, monitored income goals and expenditures, and identified and implemented corrective actions as variances occurred
Supervised all month-end closing functions including bank, payroll, payable and general account reconciliations, journal entries and general ledger
Ensured organization compliance and financial health by liaising between executive leadership, local, state, and federal government agencies, and CPA auditors
Improved quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting by developing and implementing innovative training, controls, and auditing.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, 10/2016 to 01/2020 General Biodiesel – Seattle, WA
Reviewed financial statements for operating trends and results, researched variances to forecast and budget prior month and prior year
Entered monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry
Identified weaknesses in controls and accounting procedures and initiated improvements; Generated a 13% increase in the profitability of government contract after established a system designed to evaluate and monitor contractual revenue and expense
Used flowcharting software and risk analyses to develop audit programs resulting in approximately 50 significant findings to improve internal controls and efficiency
Conducted contract compliance reviews, state and federal compliance reviews, and internal control evaluations
Drove $1.5M+ in savings by detecting and remedying overpayment patterns, incorrect invoicing, and more efficient vendors and programs.
ACCOUNTANT, 08/2010 to 08/2012 Lam Seafood Market – Seattle, WA
Responsible for the development planning, goal setting and tracking, and metric based management of all financial matters for a $16M/year retail store
Improved shrink, savings, and profits by identifying inefficient processes and executing process improvement policies, trainings, and practices
Developed and maintained budgets and forecasts and provided interpretive analysis and financial decision support to management
Ensured proper procedures were adhered to in accordance with all applicable contractual and/or regulatory requirements
Researched and/or released complex invoices to assure prompt and effective resolution and communication
Advised on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management
Negotiated repayment agreements with individual vendors, allowing for a 20-30% increase in the payment terms and smoother cash-flow predictions
Supported leadership in implementing and maintaining standardized operational processes to ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements, and regulatory mandates
Also helped to identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement, including active participation in system enhancements and testing
Developed and prepared reports to keep leadership informed of project status, problems and achievements while utilizing trends to determine issues and recommending resolutions.
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