Business Development Financial Reporting

Paul R. Hansen

Phoenix, AZ ******.*****@*****.*** 602-***-****

Financial Controller Strategic Financial Leader

Strategic and hands-on Controller with 25+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, GAAP financial reporting, audit preparation, and team leadership across healthcare, manufacturing, services, and distribution sectors. Adept at improving close processes, implementing ERP systems, and delivering accurate, timely reporting for executive leadership. Proven ability to stabilize underperforming departments, enhance compliance, and drive financial clarity.

Core Competencies

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Budgeting, Forecasting, & Variance Analysis

Audit & Tax Coordination (Internal & External)

Internal Controls & Compliance

ERP Implementations & Software Conversions

Consolidations, AR/AP, Payroll & GL Oversight

Staff Leadership & SOP Development

Key Achievements

Directed financial reporting for $350M+ in revenue and $100M+ in assets

Improved month-end close process from 12+ to 8 days for a 100-bed hospital facility

Oversaw full accounting function for COIT Services as Corporate Controller

Managed multiple ERP migrations: NetSuite, SAGE, Great Plains, JDE, Microsoft Dynamics

Enhanced AR collection efficiency and financial reporting accuracy for multiple clients

Built and mentored high-performing teams while improving audit readiness

Professional Experience

Corporate Controller

COIT Services – Tempe, AZ 2024 – 2025

Directed full accounting operations, managed divisional controllers, coordinated audits, led treasury and insurance programs, and published monthly consolidated financials.

Financial Controller

Barron Lighting Group – Glendale, AZ 2022

Supervised AR collections and reconciliations, managed SAGE 500, and Avalara software, led a team of 7, and ensured compliance with multi-state tax reporting.

Operations Director

IMPACT Tech Recruiting – Scottsdale, AZ 2020 – 2022

Oversaw AR/AP, payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Supported the controller with commissions, forecasting, and vendor management.

Assistant Controller

Metro Auto Auction – Phoenix, AZ 2018 – 2019

Daily Cash reconciliation and management, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, and financial reporting. Coordinated cashiering functions assisted Controller in month end closing in 2 days.

Controller

Chester Group, LLC – Mesa, AZ 2015 – 2016

Financial reporting via industry specific software. Daily Cash reconciliation and management, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, and financial reporting to Harley – Davidson.

Controller

Paradigm Technology Inc. – Scottsdale, AZ 2012 – 2015

Financial reporting, cash management, monthly financial review with Leadership Team. Created monitoring models for budgeting, financial reporting templates, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses.

Controller

Matrix Medical Network – Scottsdale, AZ 2010 – 2012

Financial reporting, cash management, monthly financial review with Leadership Team. Efficiency improvement of processes, creation of SOP Binders for each desk, monitored internal controls.

Vice President – Controller/Director of Accounting

Hensley Beverage – Phoenix, AZ 1999 – 2009

Accounting Manager

Hensley Beverage – Phoenix, AZ 1985 – 1999

Managed accounting for a $350M+ beverage distributor. Led financial reporting, compliance, and tax strategy for staff supporting over 650 employees.

Senior Accountant / Controller Consultant

Various Clients 2016 – 2024

Clients: Horizon Inc, Cadence Education, Canyon Vista Medical Center, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Café Valley, PTI Securities LLC, FasPsych LLC, OB Sports Management, Western Refining, Contractor Management Services, LLC.

Served as Interim Controller, coordinated audit prep, optimized month-end close, and led ERP implementations. Supported hospitals, schools, and private companies with financial strategy and reporting.

Interim Controller for healthcare, education, food service, and entertainment companies.

Led ERP transitions, reconciliations, payroll audits, and financial reporting.

Improved month-end close processes, trained staff, and implemented SOPs.

Managed TPT/Use tax filings, year-end inventory audits, AR collections, and budget analysis.

Technology & Tools

NetSuite SAGE (50–500) Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains JDE Peachtree Avalara QuickBooks Affinity AccountEdge LightSpeed

Education

Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Emphasis in Management

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