Gayland Jones
CFO / Controller at Granite Education Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsJun, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)May, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
State of UtahFeb, 2001- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Granite Education Foundation
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO / Controller
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Jul 2019 - Present
Top 15 Education Foundation in the nation. State of Utah 2020 Community Partner of the Year. Maintained accurate Quickbooks accounting. Prepared financial statements / cash flows. Analyzed financial trends, ratios, and ROI. Treasurer / Board of Directors Used budgeting techniques. Presented reports to management and the Board. Received the Cornerstone Award and the Giving Hand Award. Member of the National Association of Education Foundations (NAEF) and the Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA). Show less
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Controller / Partner / Owner
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Nov 2016 - Present
Real estate business. Maintained accurate Quickbooks accounting and transaction classes. Member of the Utah Apartment Association (UAA). Real estate business. Maintained accurate Quickbooks accounting and transaction classes. Member of the Utah Apartment Association (UAA).
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FJ & Associates, PLLC
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner / CFO / Controller
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2019
Managed the CPA firm and trained employees. Served as Managing Partner, CEO, CFO, Controller, Audit Partner, and Quality Control and Training Partner. Grew the firm from 5 to 25 employees, a 300% increase in revenue, and over 2,000 new clients. Implemented a complete Accounting Simplified program for businesses. Helped with preparing GAAP financial statements, Controllership duties, and performing a variety of accounting, QuickBooks, payroll, and consulting work. Performed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profits. Delivered quality and timely audits and tax returns. Exhibited integrity, assumed accountability, and engendered trust. Performed audits of private companies, real estate, HUD, RD, and tax credit projects, non-profits, and governments (Uniform Guidance - single audits). Show less
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Senior Manager
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2012
As an international CPA firm, we performed annual audits (10K) and quarterly reviews (10Q) for public companies in accordance with SEC regulations and PCAOB standards. Managed a staff of 10 people. Taught audit and accounting training courses. Communicated audit results at board meetings. Served on the Quality Control and Ethics Committee. As an international CPA firm, we performed annual audits (10K) and quarterly reviews (10Q) for public companies in accordance with SEC regulations and PCAOB standards. Managed a staff of 10 people. Taught audit and accounting training courses. Communicated audit results at board meetings. Served on the Quality Control and Ethics Committee.
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Haynie & Company
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United States
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Aug 2001 - Aug 2008
As a Regional CPA firm, we performed audits and taxes for private companies, governmental entities, non-profits, and individuals. Employee of the year 2003. Helped bring in $300,000 of business. Worked on clients up to $200 million in assets and $100 million in revenue. Member of the International Group of Accounting Firms (IGAF). Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Member of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA). Served on the UACPA's State and Local Government, Nonprofit, and Governmental Issues Committees. Member of the Affordable Housing Association of CPAs (AHACPA). Show less
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Office of the Utah State Auditor
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Auditor / Supervisor
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Jun 1997 - Aug 2001
We audited State departments, agencies, colleges and universities, tested and analyzed internal controls, and performed special projects. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Completed many jobs under budget. Received incentive awards for exemplary performance. Helped prepare the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which received the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award during my four years of service. We audited State departments, agencies, colleges and universities, tested and analyzed internal controls, and performed special projects. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Completed many jobs under budget. Received incentive awards for exemplary performance. Helped prepare the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which received the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award during my four years of service.
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Hurst Ace Hardware & Sports Center
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United States
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Controller
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Jun 1994 - Oct 1996
Journalized entries, maintained the trial balance and general ledger, and filed reports. Reconciled bank statements. Analyzed and calculated computer data. Managed the inventory (amounts, prices, item quantities). Matched paperwork and entered data into the computer. Awarded the National Hardware Retailing Certificate and named the 1994 Outstanding Graduate of the National Retail Hardware Association. Journalized entries, maintained the trial balance and general ledger, and filed reports. Reconciled bank statements. Analyzed and calculated computer data. Managed the inventory (amounts, prices, item quantities). Matched paperwork and entered data into the computer. Awarded the National Hardware Retailing Certificate and named the 1994 Outstanding Graduate of the National Retail Hardware Association.
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Education
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1993 - 1997
Southern Utah University
Master's of Accountancy (MACC) Degree, and Bachelor's Degree (BA), Accounting
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