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Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.• Perform regular reconciliations to verify the accuracy of fixed asset balances and related accounts.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor and control capital expenditures.• Manage lease accounting processes in accordance with ASC 842 or relevant accounting standards.• Record lease agreements, lease modifications, and related transactions accurately and timely.• Perform lease classification tests and ensure proper lease accounting treatment.• Collaborate with real estate, legal, and supply chain teams to evaluate the financial impact of lease agreements and contracts.• Supervise and mentor the restaurant accounting team responsible for day-to-day financial activities at individual restaurant locations.• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, including revenue, expenses, and inventory.• Collaborate with restaurant managers and operational teams to monitor and analyze costs.• Assist in coordinating with internal and external auditors during audit processes.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

• Implemented internal control processes and provided recommendations to improve quality and eliminate waste in Billing and Accounts Payable departments• Provided Leadership with recommendations to realign staff resources and proposed a complete redistribution of work• Performed root-cause analysis of Balance Sheet account errors and developed a standard reconciliation process• Developed a Month-End Close Checklist to improved close process and ensure timely and accurate financials within 5 days rather than the previous 10-day standard• Improved Fuel Sales to Income Statement reconciliation process and developed detailed variance analysis resulting in error identification and correction within same Accounting Period

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Implemented internal control processes and provided recommendations to improve quality and eliminate waste in Billing and Accounts Payable departments• Provided Leadership with recommendations to realign staff resources and proposed a complete redistribution of work • Performed root-cause analysis of Balance Sheet account errors and developed a standard reconciliation process• Developed a Month-End Close Checklist to improved close process and ensure timely and accurate financials within 5 days rather than the previous 10-day standard• Improved Fuel Sales to Income Statement reconciliation process and developed detailed variance analysis resulting in error identification and correction within same Accounting Period

Franklin, Tn, Us

• Managed a team of five including Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, and Accounting Specialists• Reviewed and approved Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline software to ensure general ledger integrity• Coordinated and reviewed monthly consolidation and elimination entries and resulting financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS• Responsible for company-specific consolidation system entries with recording in the general ledger system to avoid duplication or omission of journal postings recorded during the reporting cycle• Implemented internal controls from inception to completion/implementation while maintaining relationship with Internal and External Auditors

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Led monthly closing process for functional areas of responsibility• Managed relationship between Accounting and Shared Services• Drove Balance Sheet process improvements resulting in Internal Audit exception removal within six months• Facilitated monthly IFRS Lease Accounting Process for entire Business Unit

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Managed staff accountants and reviewed all journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and high-level general ledger account reviews • Facilitated month-end close process for multiple locations across several business lines • Managed the transfer of all balance sheet reconciliations for Accounts Receivable Trade, Accounts Payable Trade, Cash, and Payments Pending to the Nashville Shared Services Center for newly acquired business line • Successfully researched and resolved numerous multi-million dollar variances and reconciliation anomalies upon transfer of reconciliations to shared services • Provided on-going training and coaching to staff accountants and various accounting operational teams • Identified controls deficiencies and recommended process changes to ensure compliance

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• Developed intricate data analysis and reconciliation process and performed month-end procedures related Intercompany consolidation • Performed variance analysis of complex business unit month-end financial statements and accounting information as compared to final consolidated financial reporting • Prepared Intercompany Call-In Statements for multiple Distributor and Corporate locations and recorded corresponding Intercompany transaction on business unit ledgers • Prepared month-end journal entries and account reconciliations for various Balance Sheet accounts • Performed monthly analysis of Core to Income revenue recognition and ensured properly recorded and/or expensed • Led annual 1099 preparation and distribution process • Developed, documented, implemented and managed accounting processes, controls and systems to ensure appropriate level of internal control

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Designed numerous audit procedures for previously unaudited processes 2008 - 2013 • Supported the globalization of Client Accounting policies and procedures (i.e. EMEA, APAC, CALA, etc.) • Developed and implemented plan to ensure SSAE 16 compliance for global accounts through financial and operational audits and ongoing internal controls monitoring • Performed annual in-depth risk assessments of financial and operational activities • Designed and delivered Compliance training for Memphis COE • Performed audits of Policies and Procedures, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Supervised Staff and Senior Accountant projects and implemented month-end financial close processes for multiple locations• Reviewed monthly financial reporting packages and executive summary reports• Monitored weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators and Quality Review Audits to ensure proper staff training, productivity, and quality standards• Performed random reviews of open bank accounts to ensure issues were identified, acknowledged and resolved in a timely manner

• Evaluated internal controls and assisted in risk assessments for numerous business units in accordance with COSO / COBIT Integrated Framework • Planned, supervised, and reviewed audits related to Sarbanes-Oxley, operations, compliance, and financial statement presentation for parent and subsidiaries • Developed and implemented audit schedule for approximately 150 domestic locations • Redesigned audit process for traveling audit team including audit programs and documentation procedures

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bsba, Accounting