accomplished accounting leader with 20+ years experience

TERRY HENSLEY

************@*****.*** 256-***-**** Anniston, AL https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryhensleycmacpa/

Executive Summary

Dynamic accounting professional with over 20 years of experience as a Controller and Senior Accounting Manager. Proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and process automation, achieving 90% efficiency improvements and $800,000 in annual savings. Expert in ERP systems and advanced Excel, holding CPA and CMA certifications. Dedicated to leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to drive financial accuracy and strategic management.

Experience

Hensley Accounting Solutions – Fractional Controller & Senior Accountant Apr 2026 - Present

Supporting organizations with fullcycle accounting, fast and accurate monthend close, and auditready financials onsite or remote. I bring structure, clarity, and consistency to accounting environments that need reliable processes, stronger controls, and clean, dependable reporting.

Legacy Cabinets Inc – Controller Mar 2004 – Mar 2026

Directed accounting operations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, producing comprehensive monthly executive reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, break-even analyses, KPIs, and variance explanations.

Automated 70% of reporting processes, significantly reducing completion time and mitigating error risk by 99%.

Collaborated on annual budgets and forecasts, developing detailed balance sheet and cash flow projections to support strategic financial planning.

Talladega College - Senior Accounting Manager Oct 2023 – Mar 2024

Prepared financial records for external audits by identifying and correcting general ledger discrepancies.

Balanced three fund categories to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Resolved configuration errors in Jenzabar software to maintain data integrity.

Developed and presented comprehensive budgets to the Board of Directors, supporting strategic financial planning.

Robert Half International – Lohr North America - Interim Controller Mar 2021 -Aug 2022

Managed daily accounting functions, including month-end closes, operating budgets, capital expenditure budgets, and fixed asset valuations.

Mitigated penalties on prior-year sales and use taxes through thorough review and resolution.

Diagnosed and resolved QuickBooks issues related to Fishbowl inventory integration, improving system accuracy and reliability.

BJC Transit Authority – Interim Accounting Manager Oct 2020 – Feb 2021

Oversaw comprehensive accounting operations including bank reconciliations, month-end closes, financial reporting, and budget preparation and distribution.

Trained staff on Excel-based journal entry automation, reducing errors and improving accuracy.

Reconciled subsidiary ledgers, general ledger, and managed fixed asset depreciation schedules to ensure financial integrity.

MultiMetco Inc – Controller Jun 2018 – Nov 2019

Led month-end close processes, internal CFO reporting, and preparation of bank compliance reports and government surveys.

Terminated outdated state tax nexus relationships to optimize tax compliance and reduce risk.

Conducted cost-benefit analyses for equipment purchases, securing $800,000 in annual cost savings through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Automated reporting workflows to improve productivity and streamline financial operations.

Total Label USA, LLC – Controller Apr 2005 – Aug 2017

Built and led a four-person accounting team, overseeing full-cycle accounting including AP/AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax coordination, 1099s, and document management.

Automated accounting processes, achieving a 90% efficiency improvement and saving approximately 50 hours of manual labor monthly.

Instituted ACH payment systems to streamline vendor transactions and cash flow management.

Negotiated property tax reductions, contributing to cost savings for the organization.

Facilitated data analysis to support pricing strategies and vendor discount negotiations.

Education & Certifications

MBA - Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, Alabama May 1993

BS Business Administration - Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, Alabama Dec 1986

Certificate in Accounting - Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, Alabama Dec 1991

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – Institute of Management Accountants May 1995

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Montana Board of Certified Public Accountants May 2007.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting; Cost Accounting; GAAP & GASB Compliance; Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Control, Process Improvement, Month-End Close, Audit Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entry, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets; Nexus; QuickBooks; Software Configuration; Document Management; Enterprise Resource Planning; JD Edwards; Navision; Macola; Timberline; Inventory; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Teams; Fleet-Net, Jenzabar, Fixed Asset Accounting Software; QuickBooks Online; Advanced Excel; Property Taxes; Sales & Use Taxes; Budgeting & Forecasting; Cash Management; Problem Solving; Regulatory Compliance; Project Management; Leadership; Financial Model Building; Fund Accounting; Percentage of Completion Accounting; Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting.

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