Meet… Corporate Controller / VP of Accounting (CPA)

Why we love them

Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas and North Carolina with 30+ years of progressive accounting experience spanning multi-entity financial management, payroll administration, human resources, and retirement plan administration. Holds deep expertise in GAAP principles, internal controls, financial statement preparation, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in QuickBooks, MAS 90, Great Plains, Peachtree, Paylocity, Employee Navigator, Bullhorn, and advanced Excel. Background includes public accounting, corporate controller roles, and full-cycle bookkeeping across diverse industries including car rental, real estate, retail, restaurant, medical, and professional services.

Why you’ll want to hire them

Proven track record of delivering measurable financial impact: saved $225,000+ in two years by transitioning accounting work in-house and recovering missed rebates, secured $800,000 in Employee Retention Tax Credits, negotiated settlements saving $20,000, and managed fleet accounting for assets totaling $15 million. Experienced in preparing consolidated financial statements for up to five related entities, administering 55+ defined contribution retirement plans with full 5500/5330/1099-R compliance, and preparing multi-state payroll and sales tax reports covering up to four states. Supervised accounting teams of up to four employees while maintaining responsibility for internal controls, audit coordination, and policy development. Recognized with multiple performance awards for exceptional service, attention to detail, and operational efficiency. Strong systems implementation experience including ERP transitions and point-of-sale setup across multiple retail locations.

Work history

1. Vice President of Accounting / Corporate Controller

   Staffing & Recruiting

   2021–Present

2. Controller / Human Resources

   Car Rental & Automotive

   2005–2021

3. Senior Accountant

   Professional Services (CPA Firm)

   2004–2005

4. Senior Accountant / Pension Administrator / Tax Accountant

   Professional Services (CPA Firm)

   2001–2004

5. Full Charge Bookkeeper

   Professional Services (CPA Firm)

   2000–2001

6. Accounting Supervisor / Financial Statement Accountant

   Car Rental & Automotive

   1994–1998

7. Accountant

   Real Estate & Property Management

   1999–2000

8. Accounts Receivable Clerk

   Automotive

   1999

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