Construction Accounting & Financial Reporting Specialist

LILIT PARCHAMYAN

Los Angeles, CA I 818-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Results-driven accounting professional with experience supporting a $25 million multi-location construction company with accounting and finance operations. Trusted by executive leadership to oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, construction accounting, payroll, human resources, treasury management, banking relationships, lender programs, and executive reporting across four operating locations.

• Played a key role in building and scaling the accounting department as the company expanded from a startup operation into a multi-location organization. Successfully led the accounting workstream throughout the company’s acquisition, managing financial due diligence from initiation through closing and serving as the primary accounting liaison between ownership, CPAs, attorneys, buyer representatives, lenders, and auditors. Retained by the new ownership group to maintain continuity of financial operations following the acquisition. TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES

• Systems & Software: QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS), ADP, Gusto, MarketSharp, JobNimbus, DocuSign, Square, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis

• Languages: English – Fluent Armenian – Fluent Russian – Basic CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Leadership, Full-Cycle Accounting, Project Draws, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Reporting, KPI Reporting, Executive Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Construction Accounting, Project Accounting, Job Costing, Construction Loan Draws, Project Profitability, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Treasury Management, Wire Transfers, ACH Payments, Payroll Administration, HR Administration, Workers’ Compensation, State Fund Audits, Vendor Negotiations, Banking Relationships, Lender Relations, Customer Financing, CPA Coordination, Tax Preparation Support, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Data Room Management, Internal Controls, Office Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Multi-Location Accounting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Manager

Universal Roofing & Construction Inc. Los Angeles, CA May 2022 – Present

Financial Leadership

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations for a $25 million construction company across four operating locations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow reports.

• Manage the complete month-end (EOM) and year-end (EOY) close process.

• Prepare executive KPI reports and financial dashboards to support leadership decision-making.

• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for operational improvement.

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.

• Perform account reconciliations and ensure financial records remain accurate and audit-ready.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.

• Monitor company cash flow and provide financial reporting to ownership. Construction Accounting

• Manage accounting operations for approximately 1,000–1,500 construction projects.

• Perform job costing and project profitability analysis.

• Prepare construction draw packages and lender documentation.

• Track project budgets, project costs, and financial performance.

• Reconcile project costs and investigate cost variances.

• Coordinate project closeouts and final financial reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate accounting records throughout the project lifecycle. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable operations from invoice receipt through payment processing.

• Manage accounts receivable, collections, customer billing, payment posting, and account reconciliations.

• Process customer refunds, credits, financing adjustments, and cancellations.

• Review vendor invoices and verify supporting documentation before payment.

• Maintain vendor accounts and customer account accuracy. Banking & Treasury

• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple operating accounts.

• Manage banking relationships and coordinate directly with financial institutions.

• Process intercompany transfers and reconcile intercompany balances.

• Prepare and sign company checks.

• Coordinate wire transfers, ACH payments, and treasury activities.

• Monitor company cash balances and support cash management initiatives. Payroll & Human Resources

• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 25 W-2 employees and 25 subcontractors using ADP and Gusto.

• Review payroll for accuracy including employee hours, commissions, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments.

• Process final payroll, payroll corrections, and payroll reporting.

• Manage employee onboarding and employment documentation.

• Maintain employee personnel records and confidential HR files.

• Assist employees with payroll and HR-related questions.

• Coordinate employee terminations and employment documentation.

• Track PTO, employee records, and personnel changes.

• Support recruiting and onboarding activities.

• Supervise two office employees and oversee daily office operations. Workers’ Compensation & Compliance

• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and documentation.

• Prepare payroll and employee records for State Fund workers’ compensation audits.

• Ensure payroll documentation remains compliant with audit requirements.

• Support internal controls and company compliance initiatives. Banking, Financing & Vendor Relations

• Coordinate customer financing through GoodLeap, Aqua Finance, Mosaic, Service Finance, GreenSky, and additional lending partners.

• Complete lender enrollment packages and maintain lender relationships.

• Negotiate with vendors regarding pricing, payment terms, and account resolutions.

• Review contracts, financing documents, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation.

• Approve financial transactions within assigned authority. CPA & Tax Support

• Prepare year-end financial documentation for the company’s CPA.

• Organize accounting records supporting tax preparation.

• Maintain W-9 documentation and assist with 1099 reporting.

• Coordinate financial documentation requested by accountants and auditors. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Played a key role in the successful sale of the company from initial due diligence through closing.

• Led accounting support throughout the acquisition by coordinating financial due diligence requests.

• Reconstructed historical accounting records dating back to 2022 to support buyer review.

• Prepared project-level financial information and historical accounting documentation.

• Organized and maintained the virtual data room containing financial, payroll, HR, banking, and operational records.

• Worked directly with ownership, buyer representatives, attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and auditors throughout the transaction.

• Responded to due diligence requests while ensuring timely delivery of financial information.

• Retained by the new ownership group to maintain financial continuity following the acquisition. Process Improvement

• Helped build and scale the accounting department as the company expanded.

• Developed standardized accounting procedures and improved financial workflows.

• Strengthened internal controls and accounting processes.

• Partner with executive leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding accounting, payroll, HR, banking, and financial operations. Bookkeeper

Super King Market

September 2019 – April 2023

• Maintained daily accounting records and reconciled cash and credit card transactions.

• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Performed bank reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records.

• Assisted with month-end close procedures.

• Prepared financial documentation supporting store operations.

• Maintained accurate accounting records while ensuring compliance with company policies. EDUCATION

• California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (In Progress)

• Los Angeles City College

Associate Degree in Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel Associate (Microsoft 365)

• IRS VITA Tax Preparer Certification

• CPA Candidate

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