LIANE K. GIBSON

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Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 email: ac816i@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT position using proven skills of consolidation of financial information and analysis, financial reporting, and supervision of the general ledger, accounts payable and other accounting functions to ensure senior management is provided accurate financial information for immediate review and decision-making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director Corporate Accounting, Pinnacle Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV 2008 - 2018

Responsible for monthly corporate close and consolidation

Direct department reports include general ledger and shared services accounts payable

Responsibilities include integration of accounting processes/systems for acquired and new companies. Infinium (ERP) system administrator.

Familiarity with all facets of SOX, including developing framework and detailed controls.

Headed Blackline account reconciliation implementation. Blackline system administrator. Assisted in implementation of centralized accounts payable

Highlight: Reduced general ledger staff from 6 to 3 employees in 18 months

Director Corporate Accounting, MGM MIRAGE, Las Vegas, NV 1988 – 2007

Managed all facets of the Corporate Accounting Department with $3B in annual sales for a large casino-hotel company. Supervision of 9 staff members

Responsible for general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, monthly and annual closings and corporate budgets

Prepared SEC filings (quarterly, annual and special filings)

Highlight: Created standard accounting and reporting practices across multiple locations due to mergers and acquisitions and implementation of financial reporting software

Construction Controller, Mirage Resorts, Las Vegas, NV 1987 – 1988

Organized and prepared budgets, cash flow reports, accounts payable transactions, bank reconciliations, general accounting procedures and review/analysis of construction requisitions. Supervised 4 employees

Highlight: Streamlined and automated the accounts payable function

Staff Accountant, Mirage Resorts, Las Vegas, NV 1983 - 1987

Monthly general ledger accounting, account reconciliations and preparation of monthly financial statements (both internal and SEC filings)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.A., Accounting, Linfield College, McMinnville OR

Proficient in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Extensive knowledge of accounting systems and reporting tools including Infinium, Showcase, Cognos and Timeline.

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