Kimberly Gilbert, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Corporate controller for privately owned group of companies. Transitioned to CFO within portfolio.

Houston, Us

•Accounting leader over four physical locations and 30 various entities in the commodity trading, fuel distribution space as well as holding companies with international portfolios•Responsible for all external financial reporting both consolidated and statutory•Liaise with software vendor and accounting staff for accounting software implementation•Provide due diligence support for multiple acquisitions coordinating independent third-party appraisers and auditors, compiling valuations, analysis and ultimately purchase price allocations •Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements and internal controls•Coordinate with CFO for BBR reporting and monitoring key metrics to ensure debt covenant compliance

•Responsible for financial statements, reconciliations, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting and variance analysis, tax compliance, and various special analyses and research.Develop and maintain internal controls and evaluate effectiveness, Report directly to the Board of Directors•Train and supervise accounting staff

Brussels, Brussels, Be

• Provided general full-cycle accounting to various business various entities within industries including medical, real estate development, construction, and not-for profit, both in-house and on-site• Extensive fund accounting and grant reporting for clients• Prepared SSARS No. 21 compliant compilations and reviews on a quarterly or annual basis• Payroll and related reporting

• Led the monthly accounting and closing cycle, management reporting, lease operating statement review and analysis and account reconciliationsResponsible for overseeing the accounts payable process, including coding and payment of invoices• Prepared and/or review and approve journal entries, monthly revenue/expense/capital accruals and estimates, monthly invoice and revenue transactions, monthly account reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annually DD&A calculations and valuation allowances• Ensure accounting processes are completed timely according to planned close schedules• Financial modeling

• Provide general accounting services to select clientele in a variety of industries including: Ranching, Retail, Suppliers, Not-for profit, Private Foundations and Trusts as well as select family groups• Responsible for monthly closing, account reconciliations, heavy brokerage activity postings, as well as year-end review and compilation of client’s financials• Inventory maintenance, cost-accounting, and pricing strategies • Multi-Company, Multi-State Payroll• Compiled and prepare reports as needed such as Sales and Use Tax, Texas Ethics Commission Personal Financial Statement o Worked efficiently to meet budgets and achieved a 95% realization rate for billable hours

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Worked as a sales rep for the local marketing branch of The Walt Disney Company, Radio Disney• Provided outstanding client service that became the standard of the station• Present radio media schedules, appearance packages, promotions and sponsorship opportunities to existing and new clients• Supervise sold event programs through execution and collection stage

• Independently acting as controller/accountant/independent oversite for a variety of entities including trusts, corporations, and sole proprietorships within various industries, including, but not limited to: Commercial Real Estate, a Gubernatorial Candidate, Marketing, Public Relations, Wholesale Distributor, Home Builder, Retail, Restaurant, and Not-for Profit Organizations• Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, cost analysis, and budgets• Created and maintained various reports specific to each clients need, ie grant tracking, sales and use tax, builders’ risk, or campaign finance• Coordinate with client’s tax preparers for year end as well as issue 1099 and 1096 for appropriate vendors and W2 and W3 for employees• Customized out-of-the box software and trained individuals on use for various accounting packages—MYBO, Peach Tree, and QuickBooks

• Accountable for all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, billing, payroll, end-of the-month closing, and bank reconciliation• Prepared budgets, job costing analysis, and other internal reporting. • Developed employee manual, managed Human Resources, maintained corporate records, and developed marketing materials• Compiled financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan and reporting packages for management, venture capitalist and various lending institutions

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Masters Of Science In Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Interdisciplinary Studies