Corporate Controller

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infrastructure Services Group Oct 2019 – April 2020

Corporate Controller

Managed monthly close process including review of account reconciliations and monthly close prepared by the corporate accountant as well as the staff at the operating companies.

Direct day to day financial and operational accounting.

Review and prepare monthly financial statements and quarterly board package.

Manage cash flow for the organization including preparing weekly cash flow forecasts to determine weekly payments.

Monitor and manage line of credit with Company’s bank.

Review quarterly bank compliance certificates and submit to the bank as required.

Manage treasury function including ACH and wire payments.

Review and process payroll for multiple companies with multiple states.

Complete Risk Assessment and KPI’s

Complete monthly WIP schedule and conduct monthly WIP calls with operating companies to monitor project progress, estimates and revenue recognition.

Complete accounts receivable oversight, analysis and communication with the operating companies

Assist CEO with revisions and re-design to financial processes at all ISG companies.

Oversee revisions to Foundation Accounting system at one company and oversee conversion to Foundation at the other company.

Review accounting standard updates and determine applicability to Company.

Develop, maintain and analyze annual budget and forecast.

Facilitate and manage external audits (financial, insurance, etc.)

Facilitate ad hoc projects (sales tax review, new systems implementation and any others that are required).

Monitor and maintain internal control environment.

Assist CEO and board with analysis of possible acquisitions, with day to day execution of plans, modifications and acquisition strategies.

Assisted outside audit firm in planning and completing audit and review engagements (assessing high risk areas and determining the extent of testing required based on financial and non-financial data).

US&S, Inc. Nov 2018 – Oct 2019

Corporate Controller

Perform revenue recognition, analysis and forecasting that improved the company’s reporting system.

Provide leadership and technical expertise to Operations and Finance personnel relative to the analysis and forecasting of annual budget. Completed alongside the CEO and President the annual budget.

Initiated strategic revenue planning and forecasting for gross revenue, net revenue, and gross margin.

Control all aspects of corporate accounting and financial reporting for parent company and joint ventures/subsidiaries.

Review and process payroll for company with multiple states.

Managed relationship with CPA firm for annual audit and tax engagements as well as banking.

Organized meetings of the Board of Directors and Stockholders for four different entities.

Developed, documented and implemented SOP’s.

Assisted the auditors in planning and completing audit and review engagements.

Examine company’s financial source documents to assure that proper GAAP or IAS accounting treatment has been applied, and the records were complete.

Created a cost savings structure for SG&A Expenses.

Gordian March 2018 – Oct 2018

Contract Accounting Manager

Contract position at The Gordian Group. Supervision of staff accountants and GL Accountants.

Assisted in the implementation of new Accounting software and conversion NetSuite.

Completed Month end close process and all GL reconciliations.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling Oct 2013 – February 2018

Controller & HR Manager

Strategic planning and reviewing

Prepare annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

File and complete quarterly, yearly tax filings and compliance.

Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.

Maintain accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.

Provide recommendations as to operational issues.

Complete month-end closing to include Journal entries, Accruals and Reconciliations.

Provide timely and accurate financial reports on operating entities and capital projects.

Initiated an income and expense flux analysis for the first working day of the month that provides for early identification and correction of posting errors.

Identified needs of department heads/owners and in response created budgets and defined reports resulting in increased use of reports and quicker attention to variances by decision makers.

Review production costing results to ensure proper accounting of quantities and costs.

Prepare monthly accrual for inventory received but not billed including corresponding with vendors to resolve open balances.

Review and approve inventory invoices.

Process payroll, W4’s, bi-weekly taxes, and quarterly payroll tax reports.

Implemented a new Job Costing software and trained all individuals.

Southern Wesleyan University Jan 2015 – Dec 2017

Adjunct Professor (Part-time)

Provide financial and managerial accounting instructions and monitor teaching/learning effectiveness in coursework assigned.

Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed.

Use multiple measures of assessment and include opportunities for research and outside assignments when appropriate.

Follow procedures related to the Registrar's Office, including grade reports and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, and mid-semester progress reports.

Distribute student evaluation forms and/or surveys on a timely basis.

Follow the academic calendar and other policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Use current technology to enhance effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, overhead projectors, PowerPoint, DVD/VCR equipment, etc.

Robert O Clemens CPA Sept 2012- Oct 2013

Senior Accountant/Manager

Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.

Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures.

Analyze revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations

Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.

Assist with financial and tax audits.

Prepare tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.

Complete quarterly tax returns, federal & state

RUNA LLC Aug 2009 – Sep 2012

Senior Accounting Manager

Direct accountant for a growing tea manufacturing company.

Perform financial analysis, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards.

Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.

Completed all work via remote in a timely manner with no supervision.

Built a finely tuned accounting system, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team morale.

Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.

Perform purchase order entry and inventory accounting.

Process monthly accruals, prepare and sign off on checks, reconcile bank and credit card statements

Process A/P, A/R, Invoicing

Process payroll and tax deposits.

Create and process payroll tax reports quarterly and annually

Prepared all monthly Financial Statements

Processed dividends per share on long term liability accounts.

Process year ending accounting procedures that include 1099 tax forms.

Used business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.

EDUCATION

Doctorate Business Administration with a concentration in Advanced Accounting -Northcentral University-2019

Master of Business Administration with concentration in Accounting and Financial Management, Johnson & Wales University- 2013

B.S., Business Management with Accounting Concentration, Johnson & Wales University – 2012

COMMUNITY/NON-PROFIT

Treasurer for Woodmont PTSA- 2016-2018

Treasurer for American Strings Association GVL Chapter (ASTA)- 2018-Present

Treasurer Fine Arts Center of Greenville- 2019-Present

WBC Advisor- 2017-2019

SOFTWARE

SAP, SAP Business 1, FOUNDATION, QUICKBOOKS, PEACHTREE, GREATPLAINS, IRMS, NEXTGEAR, NetSuite, MICROSOFT OFFICE, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD, ACCESS

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