Driven, analytical CPA with over 11 years of experience in both public accounting and private industry. Skilled in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and GAAP accounting. Special capabilities in team building, attention to detail, decision-making, and communicating with all levels of personnel. Proven success implementing new financial review methods and improving efficiencies of the accounting close process. Expertise includes:
Meritage Homes 2006 – 2009
Controller – Austin, TX 2007 – 2009
Managed accounting and accounts payable staff of up to 8 people for a $140M+ division. Responsible for monthly financial statements. Prepared quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts. Approved and reviewed sales contracts, as well as generated sales prices for 20+ communities.
• Reduced the number of days of
the month-end close from 7 days
to 4 days by improving
efficiencies within the
accounting and operation
departments.
• Increased financial
accountability within the
division by implementing a
monthly financial review
process with department managers.
• Implemented training of
accounting policies & procedures
and industry practices to
develop staff’s knowledge
resulting in improved efficiency.
• Prepared and analyzed 20+
community pro formas monthly to
provide upper management with
the information to make more
timely business decisions.
Asst. Controller–Plano,TX 2006–2007
• Implemented new financial review
schedules to provide upper
management with a better
measurement of division
performance compared to industry
standards.
KB Home - Centennial, CO 2000–2006
Assistant Controller 2004 – 2006
Managed accounting staff of 3 people for an $850M+ division. Reviewed financial statements and performed unconsolidated joint venture accounting. Approved journal entries and reconciliations.
• Recorded payroll entries and
commissions and draw balances
for salespeople reducing the
number of errors.
• Increased profitability of the
division by recording and
tracking quarterly rebate claims.
• Assembled the accounts
receivable balance of a major
contractor, which led to the
collection of more than $500K.
Accounting Manager 2002 – 2003
Senior G/L Accountant 2001
Senior Internal Auditor 2000 – 2001
• Recommended business process
improvements to divisions
through performance of financial
and operational audits.
• Assembled duplicate accounts
payable data leading to the
recovery of over $250K for the
company.
Arthur Andersen, LLP - Denver, CO Senior Auditor 1997 – 2000
Managed audit staff in the performance of financial audits for companies in the following industries: Commercial Real Estate, High Tech, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and Telecommunications.
• Managed accounting and legal due
diligence process for an IPO
roll-up of 12 acquisitions.
• Increased profitability by
securing a new client for the
company.
Education and Professional Certification
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Dale Carnegie Training Graduate
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