Seasoned Controller - Multi-Entity Accounting Leader
Resume:
CARI HOLMES
Riverside, CA I 951-***-**** I ************@********.***
CONTROLLER SENIOR ACCOUNTING LEADER Experienced Controller with 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience across multi-entity, multi-industry organizations. Expert in establishing and enforcing accounting policies, managing full-cycle accounting operations, producing accurate and timely financial reporting, and designing internal controls that strengthen compliance and reduce risk. Proven leader in budgeting, forecasting, cash management, staff supervision, and audit coordination. Skilled in GAAP, IFRS, and supporting executive teams with high-quality financial analysis and decision-making tools.
EXPERIENCE
CONTROLLER
Access Partners Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$30M Multi-Entity Organization
APRIL 2020 PRESENT
Maintain and enforce documented accounting policies and procedures across multiple entities.
Oversee all accounting operations, including AR, AP, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
Issue timely, accurate monthly financial statements and executive reporting packages in NetSuite.
Manage chart of accounts, general ledger accuracy, and month-end close
Direct external audits, due diligence, and lender reporting. Produce annual budgets and rolling forecasts; analyze variances and report key findings.
Maintain accounting control systems and filing structures. Led two major ERP implementations.
CONTROLLER
AMS Construction Riverside, CA
$12M Roofing General Contractor
MARCH 2019 – JANUARY 2020
Oversaw full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, cash management, and payroll.
Issued timely financial statements and internal reporting using QuickBooks.
Supervised accounting procedures, reconciliations, and controls.
Ensured timely debt payments, compliance reporting, and audit readiness.
CONTROLLER
Urban Surfaces Corona, CA
$9M Flooring Distribution
APRIL 2018 – MARCH 2019
Directed accounting operations and supervised AR/AP staff.
Managed accounting controls, monthly close, and financial statement accuracy.
Delivered budget reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior leadership.
Oversaw audit coordination, banking reporting, and compliance.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT (FOUR DIVISIONS)
Core-Mark International Corona, CA
$14B Global Distribution Company
JANUARY 2016 – FEBRUARY 2018
Created journal entries, maintained reconciliations, and supported monthly/quarterly close.
Assisted in financial statement preparation in SAP.
Updated management reports and ensured Non-PO AP accuracy.
CONTROLLER
Apple Legal Support & Management I Ontario, CA
Legal Support Service
JUNE 2015 – NOVEMBER 2015
Managed and reconciled all operating and client trust bank accounts.
Ensured GAAP compliance and accuracy of trust balances.
Produced complete financial statements for executive review.
Supervised accounting staff; oversaw AR, AP, HR, payroll, and reporting.
Designed daily cash management tools.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
NetSuite
SAP
Quickbooks
JobBoss
MAS 90
EXCEL (Advanced)
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING – MINOR: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
California State University San Bernardino / University of Phoenix
2002
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting & GAAP/IFRS Compliance
Accounting Operations Management
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
AR/AP Oversight & Policy Enforcement
Audit Management
ERP Systems: NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, JobBoss, Mas90
Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation
Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
Payroll Processing & Compliance
Bank Reconciliations & Debt Covenant Monitoring
Multi-Entity Consolidations
Staff Supervision & Department Structure Optimization
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