Heather O'Grady, CPA

Controller at DBC Irrigation Supply
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Louisville, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Denver, Colorado, United States

    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Controller
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2021

      • Manage and support an accounting team of 4 • Prepare Financial Statements for multiple general ledgers • Prepare & assist with the Company’s annual audit & year-end tax preparation with the CPA firm • Maintain all aspects of accounting and internal controls • Assist with all outside agency audits including workers compensation and sales tax • Manage banking & financial transactions • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll review • Prepare and ensure timely… Show more • Manage and support an accounting team of 4 • Prepare Financial Statements for multiple general ledgers • Prepare & assist with the Company’s annual audit & year-end tax preparation with the CPA firm • Maintain all aspects of accounting and internal controls • Assist with all outside agency audits including workers compensation and sales tax • Manage banking & financial transactions • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll review • Prepare and ensure timely reconciliations of all bank accounts • Responsible for all Sales Tax & Property Tax payments on a timely basis • Report to & participate in the Board of Directors meetings throughout the year Show less

    • Controller
      • Feb 2012 - Dec 2015

      • Manage and oversee staff in a broad range of accounting and administration functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax reporting, and other administrative duties. • Participate in financial strategic planning and recommend areas for improvement in both financial and operational areas. • Prepare budget and forecasts including an analysis to actual performance to ensure accuracy. • Timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally… Show more • Manage and oversee staff in a broad range of accounting and administration functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax reporting, and other administrative duties. • Participate in financial strategic planning and recommend areas for improvement in both financial and operational areas. • Prepare budget and forecasts including an analysis to actual performance to ensure accuracy. • Timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles including analysis and commentary on significant fluctuations. • Developed internal procedures to enhance productivity considering the implications of generally accepted accounting principles. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

      • Handle all areas of finance including cash management, fixed assets, cash flow analysis, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Developed and maintained internal control procedures ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Successful implementation of policies and procedures to support the growth of the organization including compliance with all banking covenants and reporting requirements. • Timely preparation of financial statements in… Show more • Handle all areas of finance including cash management, fixed assets, cash flow analysis, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Developed and maintained internal control procedures ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Successful implementation of policies and procedures to support the growth of the organization including compliance with all banking covenants and reporting requirements. • Timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles including analysis and commentary on significant fluctuations. • Prepare documentation for external audit and work with auditors to ensure clean audit report to investors. • Completed a massive reconciliation of deferred revenue and restructured the accounting procedures to streamline account reconciliations and shortened the month end close process. • Recommended and implemented a successful transition for better health benefits and payroll provider that produced a cost savings of $360,000 annually. Show less

    • Accounting Manager
      • Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

      Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure that they are accurate, timely and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare monthly journal entries with adequate documentation and maintain month end close file. Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items resolved. Prepare documentation for annual audit and work with external auditors on any issues that arise. Prepare various financial analysis reports and provide… Show more Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure that they are accurate, timely and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare monthly journal entries with adequate documentation and maintain month end close file. Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items resolved. Prepare documentation for annual audit and work with external auditors on any issues that arise. Prepare various financial analysis reports and provide commentary on significant fluctuations. Assist Director of Finance with budgeting and forecasting and provide managers with information on variances compared to monthly financial results. Support and implement additional business practices and controls in accordance with Company objectives (e.g., close calendar, updated chart of accounts, monthly management and Board reporting) Manage cash flow, cash forecasting, and bank reconciliations. Manage and perform payroll functions including documenting payroll records, preparing payroll journals, 401K documentation, and communicating with the payroll processing company. Responsible for all AP functions including PO reconciliations; company credit card account maintenance and reconciliation. Implemented a new ERP system and various accounting procedures to streamline processes. Show less

    • Wireless Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Controller
      • Jan 2008 - Sep 2008

      Managed and performed accounting functions in multiple currencies including: preparing financial statements; paying vendors, invoicing customers, wiring payments, and reconciling bank statements. Created financial forecasts based upon company's history of production and sales growth and provided recommendations for departmental budgets. Managed and performed payroll functions including reconciling employee hours, documenting payroll records, and communicating with the payroll processing… Show more Managed and performed accounting functions in multiple currencies including: preparing financial statements; paying vendors, invoicing customers, wiring payments, and reconciling bank statements. Created financial forecasts based upon company's history of production and sales growth and provided recommendations for departmental budgets. Managed and performed payroll functions including reconciling employee hours, documenting payroll records, and communicating with the payroll processing company. Acted as liaison with vendors, bank, and other financial institutions. Ensured tax and reporting compliance with all relevant governmental entities Reviewed accounting and reporting processes and implemented process improvements. Show less

    • Accounting Analyst
      • Jan 1999 - Jan 2008

      Performed gross profit analysis on the profit and loss statements for multiple branch offices. Performed trend analysis on SG&A costs. Provided financial analysis information for the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for the Management's Discussion and Analysis in SEC filings. Prepared a report to executive management explaining any fluctuations in revenue and cost. Prepared medical insurance and short term disability cost allocations and leave accrual journal… Show more Performed gross profit analysis on the profit and loss statements for multiple branch offices. Performed trend analysis on SG&A costs. Provided financial analysis information for the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for the Management's Discussion and Analysis in SEC filings. Prepared a report to executive management explaining any fluctuations in revenue and cost. Prepared medical insurance and short term disability cost allocations and leave accrual journal entries. Involved in the creation of a new predictive tool for executive management utilizing a data warehouse which involved project management and the coordination with all accounting departments. Designed new process that would automate journal entries and performed system testing on the program. Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Revenue Recognition/Contract Administration Manager
      • Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

      Responsible for managing, hiring, and training a revenue supervisor, five revenue accountants, and two contract specialists. Performed regular performance reviews for personnel. Responsible for revenue recognition of over 40 different branch offices. Ensured proper revenue recognition under SOP 97-2, SOP 81-1, and EITF 00-21by analyzing customer contracts and implementing proper procedures. Analyzed trends in revenue and provide commentary on significant fluctuations… Show more Responsible for managing, hiring, and training a revenue supervisor, five revenue accountants, and two contract specialists. Performed regular performance reviews for personnel. Responsible for revenue recognition of over 40 different branch offices. Ensured proper revenue recognition under SOP 97-2, SOP 81-1, and EITF 00-21by analyzing customer contracts and implementing proper procedures. Analyzed trends in revenue and provide commentary on significant fluctuations. Approved revenue related entries into the general ledger. Reconciled balance sheet accounts. Prepared documentation for annual audit. Reconciled intercompany transactions and accounts. Monitored incoming contracts and the auditing process to comply with company internal controls. Implemented new contract tracking system. Updated company policies and procedures based on Sarbanes Oxley internal controls and ensured internal revenue key controls were followed and documentation was provided to internal auditors. Assisted Controller with any assigned special projects including massive reconciliations.

    • Billing Supervisor
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

      Responsible for supervising, hiring, and training ten accounting clerks. Performed regular performance reviews for personnel. Monitored the output of 5,000 invoices monthly. Tracked error rates and made corrections where needed. Prepared various reports to upper management. Researched problem accounts.

    • Accounts Receivable Clerk
      • Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

      Entered customer information into the accounting software system. Performed accounts receivables functions such as invoicing customers; applying cash receipts; and researching cash application and collection issues. Provided service to customers with billing questions.

Education

  • Metropolitan State College
    Bachelors of Science degree, Accounting

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