Staff Accountant Accounts Receivable

BRANDY HOUTS

**********@*****.*** 260-***-**** Decatur, IN

Finance Executive CFO Director of Finance Finance Leader PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven finance executive with extensive experience leading financial operations. Skilled in transforming underperforming departments, streamlining processes, implementing enterprise systems, and driving profitability. Adept at translating complex financial data into actionable insights to guide executive decision-making. Recognized for strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and commitment to integrity and excellence. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis • Budgeting & Forecasting • Profit & Loss Oversight • Financial & Board Reporting • Revenue Cycle Management • Accounts Payable/Receivable • Process Improvement & Cost Control • Cash Flow Optimization • Audit Preparation & Compliance • Team Leadership & Development • ERP, Payroll & HRIS Implementation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Finance & Accounting

Meyer Building Craigville, IN

Nov 2023 – Present

● Oversee accounting, payroll, and HR functions

● Develop organizational policies, procedures, and contracts

● Oversee unit pricing for manufacturing segment

● Prepare and monitor weekly cash projection to actual

● Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements against budget, KPIs, and trends

● Review open jobs monthly with Project Managers to determine percentage of completion and budgeted cost to projected cost at completion

● Review quarterly completed job budget to actual costs with the Project Managers and Sales team to identify areas of success or improvement

● Monitor and advise on gross profit margin based on revenue mix

● Key role in implementing new sales/engineering software

● Recommend areas of cost savings and efficiency improvements based on financial statements and collaboration with other departments Director of Finance

Bluffton Regional Medical Center Bluffton, IN

Jan 2021 – Nov 2023

● Lead financial planning and forecasting, produced weekly and monthly projections to support organizational performance goals

● Developed proforma models to evaluate the viability of new service lines and business opportunities

● Managed general ledger functions and ensured timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts

● Conducted comprehensive financial statement analysis to identify trends and recommend cost-saving measures

● Monitored operational metrics and daily revenue performance, comparing outcomes against budget targets

● Oversaw claims denial reviews and recommended process enhancements to improve collections and reimbursement

Chief Financial Officer

St. Anne Communities Fort Wayne, IN

Apr 2018 – Jan 2021

● Successfully resolved a failed ERP implementation by reconciling two years of financial data and securing clean external audits

● Reduced accounts receivable days from 40 to 22, significantly improving cash flow and collections

● Launched targeted revenue initiatives that boosted skilled nursing income

● Presented financial performance updates to the Board and collaborated with department leaders on monthly reviews

● Directed accounting, payroll, and HR teams, and led implementation of new HR/payroll software

● Negotiated and managed payer and vendor contracts to reduce costs and increase efficiency Chief Financial Officer

Park Center, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN

Apr 2016 – Apr 2018

● Partnered with executive leadership to execute a $1.5M financial turnaround in the first year

● Designed and managed organizational budget processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

● Secured $600K in Medicaid prepayments to resolve systemic claims denials

● Provided in-depth monthly KPI reporting and financial statements to the Board of Directors

● Oversaw accounting, payroll, payable and receivables functions; implemented process improvements across departments

● Modernized HR and payroll operations through software upgrades and automation Staff Accountant

Mannia & Company Fort Wayne, IN

Sep 2015 – Apr 2016

● Prepared monthly journal entries and financial reports for a portfolio of small business clients

● Filed individual and corporate income tax returns in compliance with federal and state regulations

General Accounting Supervisor

Franklin Electric Fort Wayne, IN

Jan 2013 – May 2015

● Supervised accounts payable and intercompany transaction processing

● Reconciled monthly bank statements, general ledger, and prepaid accounts

● Reconciled daily cash

● Conducted monthly intercompany revaluations and statistical analysis

● Improved accounting procedures and resolved batch and system errors Finance Director

Family LifeCare Berne, IN

Sep 2008 – Sep 2012

● Directed all financial functions, including billing, payables, purchasing, and payroll

● Led strategic financial planning efforts and developed financial policies and procedures for organizational growth

● Delivered timely, board-level financial reporting and supported governance decision-making

● Spearheaded the implementation of patient management and accounting systems for Home Health and Palliative Care programs

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting Focus Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, IN

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Indiana Wesleyan University – Marion, IN

Technical Certificate – Medical Insurance Coding

Ivy Tech State College – Fort Wayne, IN

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