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303-***-**** Experienced and motivated Financial Controller with a deep expertise in accounting and financial analysis for over two decades. **********@*****.*** Specializing in driving profitability through strategic growth, meticulous financial analysis, and cost optimization by developing Aurora, CO, USA and implementing operational efficiency. Proficient in multiple essential system software with a knack for multi-entity financial www.linkedin.com/in/amber-tipton-773676214 leadership. EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree High Country Search Group Consultant Financial Accounting Contract Controller

Regis University

LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY May 2023 - Present

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting & Finance Spearheaded a complete system conversion from Great Plains to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Designed and Regis University implemented an analytical framework for evaluating current processes and procedures. Developed and executed revised operational accounting functions that increased efficiency and time-management at a department level. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Increased capital investment efficiency through process development and SKILLS improvement. Worked closely with subsidiary financial investment and management contacts to gather financial information

● Financial Reporting to provide tax analysis and advice. Assisted in developing and maintaining effective and efficient compliance reporting

● Budget Management processes and analysis for mutual funds accounts.

● Strategic Planning

● Cost Reduction ● Developed quarterly financial synopsis analysis packages for owner of company.

● GAAP Accounting ● Reduced the close process from 7-14 days to 5 days to allow more time for analysis review.

● Microsoft Excel ● Provided team training to achieve financial objectives.

● Multi-System Proficiency ● Significant contribution to multi-account/multi-entity reconciliation project for 2021 - 2024 including 2023 audit

● KPI Management preparation.

● Financial Analysis ● Designed and implemented Sales & Use tax processes and procedures for multiple locations and entities.

● Coaching & Training

● Data Trending Addison Group

● Cost/Project Accounting Senior Consultant Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

● Mutual Funds & Investments

● Knowledge of ASC 740 concepts Successfully completed multiple consulting contracts for various projects that included but are not limited to pioneering tax analysis reconciliation projects resulting in efficiency improvement. Designed and directed analytical processes resulting in efficiency improvement. Spearheaded tax research and provided management support during development and execution of mutual fund tax planning initiatives. Assisted with external tax audits including research and support. Designed and directed analytical processes resulting in higher deadline achievement. Developed and initiated efficiency processing for 401(k), IRA and other payroll benefits analysis. Introduced analytical frameworks for lead schedule management and ad-hoc project ACHIEVEMENTS solutions. Trained multiple teams on newly developed processes and procedures while managing month-end close processes. Drafted responses to governmental inquiries and analysis of audit workpapers for federal and state audits. System Conversion

Land Title Guarantee Co WAGNER EQUIPMENT

2024-2025 SCHWAZZE

SEEKER ENGINEERING

Efficiency Design & Implementation SMASH BURGER

2019 - 2021

Department Development Beacon Hill Staffing Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 Punch Bowl Social Senior Internal Audit Consultant 2019 - 2021

Pioneered analytical framework for multiple internal audit projects. Developed written reconciliation procedures, and W. West Equipment & Furnishings initiated cost analysis improvement through detailed data accumulation and reporting systems. Successfully managed 2018 balance sheet accounts, accruals, and reconciliations while implementing newly developed monthly and annual close procedures to ensure an accurate general ledger. Performed ad-hoc projects per CFO and Controller. SENIOR SERVICES OF AMERICA

NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES

Punch Bowl Social Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

Accounts Payable Manager

Coordinated with department heads to develop risk management solutions for the accounts payable department. Developed and implemented all processes and procedures for the AP department. Negotiated with vendors and suppliers on better payment terms including discounts and rebates leading to a reduction in costs by 12% while managing vendor accounts to ensure payment terms were met. Designed and executed operational accounting functions that increased efficiency and AMBER TIPTON

FINANCIAL CORPORATE CONTROLLER

productivity for invoice processing and statement reconciliation. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation.

● Developed, designed, and implemented an analytical payable close framework process. for Initiat efficient d analytical processes framework and procedures fo multiple for all sales analysis and reports use tax including for 20+ locations sh flow reducing forecast filing ng and time by 7 days.

● Successfully developed new and current vendor contracts and relationships increasing payment efficiency.

● Created and executed expense reporting processes and procedures including implementation of CONCUR.

● Launched efficiency processing for all balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals. Addison Group Consultant Dec 2018 - Nov 2019

Managed troubleshooting and reporting issues as CONCUR and Citibank administrators. Spearheaded documentation process projects for state and federal taxes, escheatable funds, lead schedules. Implemented new developed efficiency processing for multiple ad-hoc projects including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll, human resources, and financial analysis departments. Managed Colorado fixed assets, depreciation, and property tax schedules. Initiated reconciliation projects for Advertising and Marketing, Royalty, and Utility Credit accounts. Maintained all balance sheet account reconciliations. Conducted thorough research on evolving tax regulations and industry trends. Identified and mitigated tax risks through strategic analysis and forecasting. Implemented and maintained automated tax reporting systems for efficiency enhancement. GATES CORPORATION

CHRISTY SPORTS

PALO ALTO

W. West Equipment & Furnishings Apr 2018 - Oct 2018 Controller

Managed staff of 3 -5 while creating and implementing all accounting processes and procedures according to GAAP. Designed and developed financial reporting packages and statements including analysis reports. Developed accounts payable department increasing rebate income by $100K. Implemented efficiency processing for invoicing that increased payment term discounts and reducing costs by 18.5%. Implemented project and cost accounting processes and procedures to ensure accurate gross profit and contribution margins. Spearheaded implementation of tax compliance system resulting in 40% reduction in processing time and 95% accuracy rate for complex tax filings. Developed and executed tax reporting procedures enhancing transparency and reducing audit time.

● Developed internal controls for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments.

● Designed, developed, and implemented processes and procedures for Human Resources department.

● Developed and executed monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures.

● Successfully developed and implemented sales and use tax process including GST declarations for 20 states. Eating Recovery Center Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

Senior General Ledger Accountant

Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Developed and executed efficiency processing for escheatable funds. Developed analytical framework for variance multi-unit analysis of 25 locations in 7 states.

● Developed successful efficiency processing for sales and use tax filing decreasing time from 2 weeks to 4 hours.

● Successfully managed processing for Personal Property and Sales and Use tax filings for 7 states.

● Assisted with all internal and external audits.

● Successfully completed financial statement preparation and review analysis for all locations. Summit Automotive Group Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Assistant Controller

Managed staff of 4 overseeing a total of 20 employees. Developed efficiency processing for reconciliation and documentation procedures resulting in a total savings of 20+ monthly hours. Successfully managed variance analysis and reporting including recommendations for improvement on measured benchmarks for performance evaluation of company operations.

● Successfully prepared and completed sales and use tax filings and reconciliations.

● Assisted with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

● Designed analytical framework for efficient reconciliation processes for payroll, payables, and receivable departments. B.C. Inc Apr 2011 - Jan 2016

Accounting Manager/Senior Project Accountant

Managed staff of 4 overseeing a total of 9 office employees. Developed efficiency processing for reconciliation and documentation procedures for project cost accounting functions. This included more efficient cost analysis and accounting processes through more detailed data communication and reporting systems. more detailed data communication and reporting systems. Developed efficient project and cost accounting processes and procedures. Developed and prepared cost analysis and work in progress reports.

● Successfully performed all monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and procedures.

● Developed and implemented process documentation for tax preparation.

● Successfully completed tax return preparation, including Sales & Use tax, payroll taxes, and quarterly tax returns. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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