Senior Accounting Professional

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LINDA J. BRANDON, CPA

Senior Accounting and Finance Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Accounting and Finance Professional with over three decades of expertise in financial management and SEC compliance. Demonstrates a strong command of Sarbanes-Oxley, Oracle, and Hyperion, complemented by a proven track record in team management and process improvement. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in multi-state tax filings and financial reporting, aspiring to lead transformative projects in the finance sector.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONSULTING SENIOR ACCOUNTANTSep 2024 -Jan 2025

Addison GroupDenver, CO

• Prepared and Analyzed Balance Sheet Reconciliations Monthly

• Filed Monthly Multi-State Tax Returns

• Assembled Daily Cash Report for Management

• Applied Customer Payments and Prepared Customer Billings

Wanted a permanent position.

CONSULTING SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGERApr 2024 - Aug 2024

Aston CarterDenver, CO

• Managed a Staff of 12 in General Accounting, AP, AR, and Credit

• Prepared Financial Statements, Account Reconciliations, and Fluxes

• Improved Accounting Procedures to Achieve Greater Efficiencies

Company moved out of state

ACCOUNTING MANAGERJul 2022 - Nov 2023

Performance Food GroupEnglewood, CO

• Accounting Management for Staff of 3 for Coffee, Candy, Nut and Popcorn Divisions

• Assumed Leadership Responsibilities When Senior Manager Resigned

• Financial Statements for 10Q’s and 10K’s

• Blackline Account Reconciliation for SEC Compliance

• Improved Inventory Procedures for Purchases Orders, Receipts, and Invoicing

• Account Reconciliations and Flux Schedules

• Filed Monthly Multi-Sales and Use Tax Filings

ACCOUNTING MANAGERAug 2021 - Apr 2022

Mission RestaurantsWestminster, CO

• Efficient Financial Statement Preparation

• Month End Close

• Provided Accounting Support for Multiple Restaurants

• Quickbooks Software

CONTROLLERMar 2018 - Apr 2019

At The BeachEnglewood, CO

• Reported to CEO and Director of Operations

• Financial Statement Preparation

• Compiled Budgets, Forecasts, and Related Variance Analysis

• Monitored Daily Store Operating Performance

• Used NetSuite to Improve and Expedite Financial Reporting

• Participated in New Store Openings

SENIOR ACCOUNTANTOct 2017 - Mar 2018

Comcast SpotlightEnglewood, CO

• Used Oracle for Financial Statement Preparation and Variance Explanations

• Prepared Monthly Accruals of Revenue and Expense

• Responsible for Adjusting Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations

SENIOR ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTOct 2013 - Oct 2017

Level 3, CIBER, Farmland Partners, TTEC, Centennial Resources, and Savant Alaska

• Utilized Oracle, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Hyperion, Noetix, Blackline, Excalibur, and Quorum

• Financial Statements, Budgets, Flux Variances, and Forecasts

• Prepared Inter-Company Reconciliations

• Involved with International Consolidated Financial Reporting

• Assisted with SEC 10K and 10Q Reports

• Worked with Internal and External Auditors

• Reconciled Global Cash Transfers to Treasury Authorizations

• Expedited and Organized Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, and Account Reconciliations

ACCOUNTING MANAGERApr 2007 - Apr 2013

Samson Oil & Gas, Ltd.Denver, CO

• Assisted with an Initial Public Offering

• Prepared International Consolidated Financial Statements and Related Analysis for SEC Reporting

• Provided Payroll, Human Resources, and Benefit Administration for 15 Employees

• Documented Policies, Procedures, and Authorizations for Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

• Initiated Implementing Bolo Software Which Improved the Preparation of JIB and Revenue Statements

CORPORATE CONTROLLERDec 1995 - Jun 2004

Erie County Investment Co.Golden, CO

• Family-Owned Large Investment Company

• Real Estate Construction Company, 70 Unit Arby’s Restaurant Franchise, and Oil & Gas Operation

• Managed 10 Staff Members including Payroll

• Responsible for Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Lawson System Implementation

EDUCATION

MS DEGREE, ACCOUNTING

University of Colorado at Denver

BS DEGREE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

University of Colorado at Boulder

SKILLS

Financial Reporting (Expert), SEC Compliance (Skillful), Account Reconciliation (Expert), Oracle (Beginner), PeopleSoft (Skillful), QuickBooks (Expert), Hyperion (Novice), Blackline (Experienced), NetSuite (Experienced), Payroll (Experienced), Budgeting (Skillful), Tax Filing (Skillful), Team Management (Expert), Sarbanes-Oxley (Skillful), Financial Analysis (Experienced), .

LINKS

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ljbrandon125

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CERTIFICATIONS

Current Colorado CPA License

Scored in Top 3% of LinkedIn's Accounting Proficiency Exam

Listed in 2022 Marquis Who's Who in the United States Publication

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cat Care Society, Lakewood, CO

Past President and Secretary

• Attended Monthly Board Meetings

• Reviewed and Analyzed Financial Reports

• Finance Committee Member

• Completed the Internal Audit of Accounting

• Located Contractors for a Construction Project

• Volunteered for Various Fund Raising and Outreach Events

HOBBIES

I am a strong animal advocate and have worked diligently for their welfare. My interests include travel, cooking, and walking.

LANGUAGES

English (Native), Spanish (Novice).

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