KAREN NASH

**** ***** ****** **., ******, TX 214-***-****

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Versatile accounting professional with a broad range of experience, including financial statement preparation, general ledger, job cost, reconciliation, risk management and office/ accounting team management. Backgrounds in a variety of industries, including Healthcare, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Restaurant, Hospitality, Design, Banking, Manufacturing and Services on both Domestic and International levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTRACT)

SR. PROJECT CONSULTANT/CORPRORATE CONTROLLER

• TT ELECTRONICS [MARCH -JUNE 2021]

As a Professional Contractor with ROBERT HALF, facilitated the restructuring of multi-million- dollar project and consolidation of multiple production plants in various countries with differing currencies. This included the construction of a new plant in Plano, TX; movement of material; asset write-offs; stakeholder coordination; and forecasting. Software used: MS Excel, SAP, Hyperion

• SBA (SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) [APRIL 2020 - MARCH 2021] As a Consultant Loan Officer, reviewed Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications for the Pandemic Disaster Relief effort, including interaction with candidates to obtain necessary corroboration.

Software used: RAPID System, MS Excel, Windows Desktop Services

• MYCON GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. [AUGUST 2019 – MARCH 2020] As a Senior Consultant, performed Corporate and Construction Financial operations, such as assisting with monthly close process and general ledger activity, monthly and quarterly statements, budget forecasting and variance analysis, audit resolution, project standing reporting, and approved sales tax statement.

Software used: Spectrum, MS Excel, Intuit QuickBooks

• SOUTHERN BOTANICAL, INC. [JUNE 2018 - MARCH 2019] As a Construction Controller for a commercial and residential landscape/hardscape contracting company, managed a five-member team to perform the monthly general ledger close process. Also executed budget and cash forecasting, produced monthly and quarterly financial statements, reviewed client contracts, analyzed budgets, created standardized contract forms, and resolved audit statements.

Software used: Viewpoint Vista, MS Excel

• SUNFINITY RENEWABLE ENERGY/TGE – TRIGLOBAL ENERGY [JUNE 2018-MARCH 2019]

As the Commercial and Industrial Controller at the front running company for renewable energy projects, managed a team of three transactional staff to accomplish the monthly financial close process. Also executed job-cost analysis and general ledger activity, produced monthly and quarterly financial statements, prepared project budgets and analyzed monthly variances, created standard contract and other forms for projects, and reviewed sales tax statements for approval.

Software used: Sage 300 software to report standing of existing and new projects, MS Excel

• PROVIDENT GENERAL CONTRACTORS /PROVIDENT REALTY ADVISORS

[DECEMBER 2017 – JUNE 2018]

As the Director of Construction Accounting, managed accounting staff of three to interact with both internal and external auditors during the monthly financial close process, performed job- cost and general ledger activity, produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, prepared annual budget and analyzed monthly variance, and reviewed/approved sales tax statements.

Software used: Quick Books, Sage 300

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (DIRECT)

CORPORATE CONTROLLER, ACCOUNTING MANAGER, ACCOUNTANT

• CADENCE MC SHANE CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC – ADDISON, TX [MAY 2014 – NOVEMBER 2017]

As the Accounting Manager at a large commercial, industrial, school, and healthcare General Contractor, had oversight of an accounting staff of five as well as the admin staff. Supervised the monthly financial close process, job cost, Work in Process (WIP) reporting and general ledger activity. Oversaw monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Prepared annual budget and analyzed monthly variance. Completed risk analysis and forecasting for various projects. Established and managed State Disability Insurance (SDI) renewals for project-related subcontractors. Collaborated with attorneys to examine the audit, cash, and forecasting statements for legal issues and unsettled cases.

Software used: Timberline, Procore, Paylocity, Textura, MS Excel

• CHRISTMAS BY KREBS - IRVING, TX [FEBRUARY - DECEMBER 2012] As the Controller at this international manufacturer of Christmas ornaments, managed the monthly financial close process and general ledger activity for multiple entities in the US, Germany, Hong Kong, and Mexico. Produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all entities. managed staff of AP, AR. Performed Payroll and Cost analysis. Prepared annual budget and monthly variance analysis. Oversaw all cash management and banking relations. Directed all human resource and benefit activities. Software used: NetSuite One World, MS Excel

• RASH SOLUTIONS GROUP – DALLAS, TEXAS [MAY 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2011] As Senior Accountant for this Accounting Services Company, managed the monthly financial close process and general ledger activity for multiple clients in a virtual accounting environment, produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, prepared annual budget and performed monthly variance analysis, directed special projects, including creation of Policy and Procedure Manual,

Software used: QuickBooks Pro, ADP, Smart Vault, Accounting Link, MS Excel

• SURGICAL NOTES, MDP LP - DALLAS, TEXAS [JANUARY 2008 - MARCH 2010] As Controller of this multimillion-dollar Medical Transcription and Records Software firm, managed the monthly financial close process and general ledger activity, produced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, prepared annual budget and performed monthly variance analysis. Directed special projects, including creation of Policy and Procedure Manual. Software used: QuickBooks Pro, ADP

• ONE SOURCE IMPORTS, INC. (ALLIANCE STYLE GROUP) - CARROLLTON, TEXAS

[FEBRUARY 2005 - DECEMBER 2007]

As Controller of this locally owned Design, Manufacturing, and Import Wholesale firm, performed all general ledger activity, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Oversaw annual budget preparation and tracking. Added fixed assets and prepared depreciation schedules, prepared monthly financial statement reports and board packages, set up Purchase Order (PO) system, established procedures with freight forwarder to track shipping, Software used: NetSuite, QuickBooks Pro, Intuit

• JONATHAN BAILEY ASSOCIATES - DALLAS, TEXAS [NOVEMBER 2003 - FEBRUARY 2005] As Cost and General Ledger Accountant at this Dallas based International Healthcare Architectural and Interior Design firm, oversaw month-ending financial process that included general ledger and journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Performed all cost accounting functions on a project basis, oversaw billing and revenue reporting on a per-project and divisional basis, met with project managers to review monthly reports and costs.

Software used: Deltek Vision, Paychex

• LOCKWOOD ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC (A SUBSIDIARY OF LEO A. DALY INC.) - DALLAS, TEXAS [JUNE 1999 - OCTOBER 2003]

As Accounting, HR, and Office Manager of the Dallas Office of a large multi-disciplined Engineering/Architectural Firm, managed all phases of accounting and financial reporting, job costs, human resources, and office management duties. Software used: Deltek Vision, ADP

SYSTEM SKILLS

Deltek Vision, Textura, Sage Timberline (Sage 300), Procore, MS Excel, Accpac, Enterprise, Great Plains (Dynamix), iCLear, JD Edwards, MAS 90, MS Word, MSP Lending, NetSuite, Oracle

(PeopleSoft and ERP), QuickBooks Pro, and Vendorscape. EDUCATION

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY - Dallas, Texas

M.B.A. Finance (Including 18 hours accounting)

EAST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY (Texas A&M University - Commerce) - Commerce, Texas B.S. in Journalism and Speech

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