Leah Paulson Email & Phone Number

Duck, Nc, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Responsible for all aspects of financial performance, serving a region of 17 properties. Forecasting implementation and review; supports accounting with period end close functions, variance analysis, modeling for rent restructuring, and budget completion for the region. One of only two Regional Controllers kept on as Regional Finance Director post integration.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Delivered accurate and timely financial statements for nineteen properties. Served as the subject matter expert and point of contact for regional Club Operations on accounting policy and procedures, accounting guidance, and managed the monthly accounting close processes in the Clubs in coordination with Home Office. • Oversaw and developed accounting policies, procedures, and controls; prepared club-specific journal entries, reviewed financial statements, ensured SOX control compliance, and supported external audits. • Property Acquisition Accounting Support - Worked onsite with the integration team, trained on policies and procedures. Reviewed and validated that the transition of accounts, including the prorations and settlement of the acquisition, would meet the acquisition schedule.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Managed the timely and accurate completion of financial package and trend analysis each period. • Ensured SOX and internal policy compliance to positive cash flow by leading annual field office audits and quarterly peer reviews, including bank reconciliations, tax filings, and fraud detection reviews.• Reviewed financial performance to the 5% variance threshold tolerance and developed both proactive and reactive measures to meet budget and forecast.• Led workflow testing for the team chartered to implement the Automated GL Reconciliation Manager. Ensured the flow from the general ledger to the software was correct for a subset of accounts and that the workflow for the completion and approval process was accurate.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Member of the Oracle AR Implementation Roll Out Team chartered to convert from archaic DOS AR software to Oracle and train each on-site accountant on the new AR system. This implementation was completed in 6 months for my 17-property group.• Oversaw field accountants in the east coast region.• Responsible for hiring, training, and work review for 16 staff accountants.• The team received the Super Star Award for the successful Oracle implementation.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Hands-on full-spectrum accounting (AR, AP, bank reconciliations, GL review, capital, payroll, taxes).• Received Rookie Accountant Award.