Controller, Senior Accountant and Auditor

Christie D. White

***** ***** ***** ****, *********, TX 77327

719-***-**** ️ **********@***.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned accounting professional with 30+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial management, internal and external audits, GAAP/IAS compliance, budgeting, and international operations. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, streamline operations, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Adept at managing federal and state program audits and government contracts.

Core Competencies

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• GAAP, IAS, & Internal Controls

• Government & Federal Program Auditing (HUD, GLO)

• Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Cash Management & Bank Reconciliations

• Job Costing & Contract Compliance

• System Implementation & Integration

• Payroll & HR Management

• Inventory Oversight

Professional Experience

Auditor IV (Contractor) Peak Performers – General Land Office (GLO), Texas

Remote Jan 2022 – Present

- Audit support for Monitoring and Quality Assurance of state and federal (HUD) programs.

- Evaluated financial and compliance components for housing-related disaster recovery projects.

Chief Accountant Aspen Corporation – Daniels, WV

Jun 2020 – Jan 2022

- Managed general ledger, project job costing, payroll, and cash management operations.

- Supervised accounting team and ensured timely financial reporting and reconciliation.

Accountant/Auditor IV WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources – Charleston, WV

Remote Jun 2019 – Mar 2022

- Oversaw multiple federal and state grant financials across public health agencies.

- Conducted reconciliations and ensured compliance with funding requirements.

Controller Government Leasing, LLC – Colorado Springs, CO

Apr 2017 – Sep 2017

- Oversaw audits, monthly financials, and internal policy compliance.

Controller Stresscon Corporation – Colorado Springs, CO

Jul 2011 – Feb 2017

- Led accounting team for $50M manufacturing/construction firm.

- Managed payroll, AR/AP, inventory, job costing, and compliance with GAAP.

- Directed HR functions, contractual compliance, and OCIP management.

Controller Empirical Testing Corp. – Colorado Springs, CO

Mar 2010 – Jun 2011

- Produced monthly financials; managed AR/AP, GL, payroll, and budgeting.

Controller / Senior Accountant Friwo USA, Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO

Oct 2002 – Mar 2009

- Directed financial operations for U.S. and Juarez, MX locations.

- Led month-end closings, cash flow projections, international transactions, and HR.

- Supported external audits and system migrations.

Accounting Manager Tranex, Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO

Apr 1993 – Nov 2000

- Handled financial statement preparation, consolidations, and audits.

- Oversaw operations between U.S. and Mexico manufacturing entities.

Education

• Master’s in Accounting & Finance, Devry/Keller Graduate School (Certified Fraud Examiner chartered)

• Bachelor’s in Applied Science, Denver Technical College

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Mountain State College

Technical Skills

• ERP & Accounting Systems: AS400, BusinessWorks, Syspro, IFS, ABRA, Sage 300 Timberline, QuickBooks

• Tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email, Internet, 10-Key

• Office Equipment & General IT Proficiency

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