Granite Media Partners, formerly Granite Publications is a family of 10 wholly owned and 2 managed community newspapers and as well as a full printing facility in small towns across Texas with over $6mil in revenue. We are committed to being the best source of news and information for our local communities, producing excellent community journalism and providing businesses a variety of ways to reach prospective customers in our markets through our comprehensive advertising programs in print, digital and specialty products.As Owner, President and CEO, I serve in an executive capacity as the sole executive for the company. My role is to control all aspects of financial and operational management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures and financial risk management.I oversee all operations for 13 independent entities in 13 locations and oversee the workflow for nearly 80 newspaper, accounting, and creative support staff group wide.My main responsibilities are, but not limited to, the flowing: • Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances for Granite all community news papers • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements group wide • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting • Research technical accounting issues for compliance • Support month-end and year-end close process • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Responsible for all activities necessary to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective daily, weekly, monthly financial reporting. Direct and oversee all financial activities including preparation of all financial reports as well as planning for future business growth. Set departmental goals in accordance with the Oden Hughes' overall goals. Ensure the financial integrity of all levels of reporting of portfolios under management.Staff Managemento Supervise Accounting team including; Property Accountants, Accounts Receivable and Account Payable AssociatesWork Flow Managemento Manage the day-to-day operations of the Management Company and preparation of monthly financials statementso Responsible for establishing, improving and overseeing accounting policy and internal control procedures (implementing, monitoring, enhancing), in accordance with company and client objectives and workflows.Cash Managemento Control cash management of the Management Company and their portfolios to meet each entity’s reporting and financial obligations.Reportingo Ensure timely and accurate production and distribution of all financial information, including; review of monthly financial statements, outside Agency and third party reports, and supporting documentation prepared by others on the staff.Operations Supporto Act as a resource for President and VP of Finance on all accounting issues related to the management company. Proactive in bringing issues to the surface, researching, providing recommended solutions, and informing appropriate parties.

Personal "Doing Business As" (DBA) for small business consulting, prepare personal income tax returns, tax analysis, and small business accounting and managerial development.

As a means of giving back to my community while finishing my MBA, I offered my services to the Texas PTA during a turbulent and chaotic time in their finance department. While there, I maximized the return on financial assets by establishing a strong financial team, policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems that supported and further spread the vision of the PTA while protecting their assets to foster future growth.• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors• Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making investments• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees/interns• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, and counseling; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed• Trains volunteers and gives financial presentations multiple times per year all over the state• Proven proficiency with QuickBooks Financial, QuickBooks Point of Sale, Microsoft Office, nonprofit IRS laws - specifically 501c(3)• Trend and cost analysis, SOX Controls, GAAP Compliant Financials• Form 990 & 1023 preparation/reporting

Finding my niche at American Campus, I worked to ensure my portfolio of assets consisted primarily of some of ACC's largest properties and some of the most complex and difficult 3rd party managed assets. When not working through financial statements and working with operational staff, I worked extensively to clean up and establishing strong processes for Property Tax valuation and accruals for all owned and some managed property assets. Working across several departments (operations, development, and finance) I worked collaboratively to create internal processes and controls and successfully transitioned these processes to a newly established tax department. Team work and team support was crucial for my success at American Campus where I thrived in this demanding and rewarding role.• Process and complete monthly, quarterly, and annually reporting/close processes according to GAAP.• Ensure accurate and efficient financial functions for 10 wholly owned assets valued at more than $2M annual budgets each and five managed assets with annual budgets of $500K each.• Collaborate with corporate managed auditors and oversee services for properties relating to student housing.• Develop, evaluate, and interpret statistical property tax information for all owned and Joint Venture property assets.• Couple with other departments to ensure management has the tools necessary to adequately make budgetary, valuation, and appeal decisions.• Create and maintain property tax budgets for over 160 property assets.• Multi-state sales/use/hotel tax calculation and subsequent monthly filings.

 Coordinated annual audits together with external firms to re-evaluate and update internal procedures manual. Upheld accounting system and accurately tracked financial transactions. Posted, balanced, and reconciled G/L, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements. Prepared financial statements, completed month and year-end closures, and obtained the board’s approval.

Department of Health Researched, evaluated, and found resolutions for reconciling items between the Uniform Statewide Accounting System and the Health and Human Services Administrative System all according to GASB. Independently employed financial analysis tools and methodologies, developed internal accounting policies and procedures, and used automated accounting systems in posting of correcting entries. Authored policies and procedures for reconciling, as well as training and auditing processes.

 Supervised all account payable functions as well as readied monthly financial statements. Completed balance sheet reconciliations, income statements, and ensured strict accuracy. Performed monthly and quarterly bookkeeping duties including A/P, A/R, payroll, 941 reporting, preparation of 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, W-2’s, and year-end closing.

 Maintained current and accurate records of A/R, A/P, payroll, admissions, bank deposits, patient census and patients’ personal fund interest-bearing accounts. Developed and organized systems in accordance with company standards and integrated improved internal procedures. Trained and supervised staff that included: receptionist, A/P, payroll and CNA’s.