Kristie L. Hight, Cpa Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Founder of Systematic Mind, I am dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their time, balance their responsibilities, and prioritize their well-being through personalized systems and strategic self-care. I drive the strategic vision, design innovative coaching programs such as our 12-week group coaching, and foster a supportive community with live training and motivational content. My role involves providing personalized 1:1 coaching, creating valuable content through webinars and podcasts, and ensuring client success by offering ongoing support and guidance. At Systematic Mind, I am committed to calming chaos and bringing clarity to women’s lives everywhere. Let’s connect if you’re ready to transform your life through effective systems and self-care strategies.

- Manages the entire lifecycle of standards development, from initial needs assessment through implementation, including oversight of the Standards Council. Develops effective standards that are incorporated into training programs, enhancing organizational knowledge and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.- Enhances organizational integrity and efficiency by designing and revising crucial business policies, implementing standards that address operational risks and ensure compliance across marketing, terms of service, and business policies, reducing business and potential lawsuit risks. - Drives the development and refinement of job aids and standards for QuickBooks Live bookkeepers, improving the accuracy and consistency of financial practices which reduces errors and streamlines processes.- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate new bookkeeping standards into daily operations, coordinating closely with staff training initiatives to improve team skill sets and boost overall performance.- Develops communication and support strategies to enhance team interactions and project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that cultivates enhancements in bookkeeping practices and team performance.

Provider of Entrepreneurial Support, including consulting, training, and bookkeeping.

- Solely responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive internal control and accounting policies, significantly enhancing financial accuracy and compliance, safeguarding the organization's assets and reducing financial risks.- Primary driver of the documentation and adherence to residential community operational policies and procedures and employee policies, improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, which enhanced resident satisfaction and employee performance.- Managed comprehensive accounting functions for corporate, commercial, and residential entities, overseeing payroll, accounts payable, receivable, and fixed assets; ensured timely completion of tax filings for shareholders, S-Corporations, and partnerships, including direct preparation and coordination with external accounting firms.- Directly managed office staff, including both accounting team and property managers. - Planned and completed internal audits designed to confirm internal controls and procedures are successfully implemented and functioning appropriately.- Worked directly with banking partners to ensure financing and refinancing was secured on a timely basis, and all bank covenants were addressed.- Key member of the merger and acquisitions team, frequently providing financial due diligence analysis for potential transactions.

- Worked directly with clients on planning and tax research projects; presented complex findings in simplified terms for easier client comprehension. - Directly managed client relationships, ensuring all projects were efficiently completed in a timely manner, exceeding client expectations. - Delivered comprehensive audit services, tax preparation, and financial reporting for not-for-profit, partnership, and corporate entities across various industries, including real estate and manufacturing; provided back office support such as QuickBooks setup and efficiency enhancements.

Tucson, Az

- Enhanced client relationships by delivering tailored back office support to real estate, medical, and technology companies, focusing on meticulous general ledger management, bank account reconciliation, and the preparation of timely monthly reports to meet their unique business needs.- Managed the payroll function for small businesses including preparation and review of monthly reporting as well as handling all annual filing requirements such as issuing W-2s. - Expertly managed diverse tax responsibilities, including preparing complex income and personal property tax returns across multiple counties and states, and supporting clients through sales tax audits with meticulous reviews and document preparation. - Presented training on how to utilize new software, including streamlined processes for faster, effective results in output.

Tucson, Arizona Area

- Created processes and standards for the Integrated Business Services Department (Accounting Department) to improve efficiency and quality, resulting in reduced errors while decreasing the time spent on client work.- Developed and executed methods for tracking and managing department workflow, ensuring deadlines can be readily met, workloads can be fairly distributed across available resources, resulting in meeting or exceeding client expectations. - Managed comprehensive accounting operations for small to medium-sized businesses, streamlining financial statement preparation and tax return processes. Developed and supervised the implementation of reconciliation schedules and templates to enhance accuracy and compliance.

Tucson, Arizona Area

 Implemented and maintained a bookkeeping system using QuickBooks for three related businesses Directly managed and supervised all employees, including all job schedules  Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including hiring, employee feedback, and employee benefits  Managed a complete marketing campaign; primary responsibilities included print and radio advertising, direct marketing, and client referrals  Prepared monthly and annual tax filings for three businesses including sales and income tax, as well as information returns such as 1099s  Managed the relationship between suppliers and end-user customers

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting