Metria Allen
Director of Operations Accounting at Tradition Senior Living, LP- Claim this Profile
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Tradition Senior Living, LP
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations Accounting
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Feb 2023 - Present
United States · Provide engaged and empowering leadership to a growing Senior Living Operations (SLO) accounting team. · Coordinate and satisfy all closing, reporting, and compliance timelines. · Develop processes for industry-relevant compliance with GAAP basis of accounting. · Oversee all accounting activities for SLO; this includes, but is not limited to, treasury, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. · Maintain and improve the internal control environment of all SLO… Show more · Provide engaged and empowering leadership to a growing Senior Living Operations (SLO) accounting team. · Coordinate and satisfy all closing, reporting, and compliance timelines. · Develop processes for industry-relevant compliance with GAAP basis of accounting. · Oversee all accounting activities for SLO; this includes, but is not limited to, treasury, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. · Maintain and improve the internal control environment of all SLO accounting activities. · Manage all tax compliance processes (ex. sales tax, information reporting, income tax). · Manage all treasury activities for SLO-related bank accounts. · Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional business partners in the Operations Team; this includes, but is not limited to, Executive Directors and Business Office Directors. · Support other members of the Financial Leadership Team through collaboration on SLO accounting-related responsibilities; this includes, but is not limited to, budgeting, reporting, KPI development, and systems implementation and management. · Complete other projects, special assignments, other tasks, and duties as assigned.
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Assistant Controller
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
Dallas, Texas, United States • Assist controller will directing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. • Manage the month-end close process, cost analysis, preparation of periodic financial reports, and certain tax filings. • Review and approve general ledger accounts, bank reconciliations and ensure overall integrity of financial statements • Annual participation in the budgeting and planning process. • Manage A/R, A/P, treasury and accounting functions and personnel at a corporate… Show more • Assist controller will directing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. • Manage the month-end close process, cost analysis, preparation of periodic financial reports, and certain tax filings. • Review and approve general ledger accounts, bank reconciliations and ensure overall integrity of financial statements • Annual participation in the budgeting and planning process. • Manage A/R, A/P, treasury and accounting functions and personnel at a corporate level • Lead the month end close process including preparation of consolidated • Financial statements and reporting to executives and directors • Responsible for job cost and census reporting, timely lender reporting, and variance analysis reporting. • Maintain administrative control of ERP accounting system • Filing of annual and periodic sales, use and franchise tax returns as applicable • Provide training and mentoring to staff and community directors • Maintain internal controls and sound accounting processes and procedures • Provide analytical and strategic support to the Controller • Assist in development and reporting of the Company’s financial metrics and KPIs • Special projects as required
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Financial Controller
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Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
Dallas, Texas, United States Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including financial statement analysis and production of monthly reporting in accordance with GAAP. Prepare additional analysis, forecasting, and reporting to assist management with development of the company's strategic plans Maintain all accounting records, ongoing journal entries and transactions within the accounting system Manage daily cash flow and develop and provide projections of revenue and cash flow to… Show more Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including financial statement analysis and production of monthly reporting in accordance with GAAP. Prepare additional analysis, forecasting, and reporting to assist management with development of the company's strategic plans Maintain all accounting records, ongoing journal entries and transactions within the accounting system Manage daily cash flow and develop and provide projections of revenue and cash flow to executive leaders Perform and support month and year-end closing processes, while continuing improving process Develop and document business processes to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and standards Prepare and analyze past, current, and potential gross margin reports Supporting the Company’s tax consultants to oversee the preparation and filing of the various tax returns and quarterly and annual tax provisions, and ensuring all appropriate tax payments are processed timely. Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements including: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds. Directly supervise the Accounting Manager Standardize and maintain a system of accounting records and techniques Ensure all reporting is within the Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations. Serve as primary contact for external auditors Collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data Technical accounting research and data analytics presented to management in excel modeling format Present and answer questions regarding financial statements to senior management. Meet with the senior leadership team to discuss monthly financial statements Month over month explaining any variances. Show less
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Branch Controller
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Oct 2016 - Jan 2019
Dallas, Texas, United States Ensures all financial reports are prepared according to Associa’s Policies and GAAP in a timely manner. Prepares and presents financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, budgets and variance analysis. Supervises monthly balances of books and monthly account reviews; prepares and presents monthly financial statements with explanation to all yield variances. Provides management with timely reviews of organization’s… Show more Ensures all financial reports are prepared according to Associa’s Policies and GAAP in a timely manner. Prepares and presents financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, budgets and variance analysis. Supervises monthly balances of books and monthly account reviews; prepares and presents monthly financial statements with explanation to all yield variances. Provides management with timely reviews of organization’s financial status and progress. Reconciles all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Accumulates and monitors all financial data. Manages period close, establishes cut-off, analyzes pre-close results, approves required adjustments. Prepares reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. Prepares and generates summaries of all end month reports. Management of the subsidiary’s cash Manages all accounting functions, including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Develops relationships and manages communications with branch presidents, management, personnel, vendors, auditors and banks and other financial institutions. Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents. Monitors receivables to ensure that credit risk is mitigated. Safeguards the company assets and maintains a strong environment of financial control. Backup for Payroll and Accounts Payable. Provides strong business and technical leadership. Maintains a professional and productive relationship with local Branch staff while simultaneously coordinating with headquarters for guidance and direction. Show less
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Portfolio Accountant
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Feb 2008 - Oct 2016
Dallas, Texas, United States Maintaining a portfolio of 42 properties. Ensuring month-end closes, preparing and entering monthly journal entries including accruals, prepaid entries, amortization calculations, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and calculating owner’s distributions Preparing monthly cash flow statements promptly and accurately. Reviewing financial statements and general ledger to ensure accuracy. Maintaining balance sheet schedules for utilization in the correct reporting of monthly… Show more Maintaining a portfolio of 42 properties. Ensuring month-end closes, preparing and entering monthly journal entries including accruals, prepaid entries, amortization calculations, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and calculating owner’s distributions Preparing monthly cash flow statements promptly and accurately. Reviewing financial statements and general ledger to ensure accuracy. Maintaining balance sheet schedules for utilization in the correct reporting of monthly financials and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Communicating frequently with property managers and third-party owners to relay financial information as well as ensure understanding of various financial reports. Assisting with performing year-end audits of financial statements and special projects Preparation of quarterly lender reports Budget and re-forecasts related to the portfolio Maintaining and coordinating accounting control procedures Show less
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Senior Property Accountant I
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
Dallas, Texas, United States Preparation of monthly financial statement packages includes: creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fixed asset depreciation and amortization roll-forward, in depth review of general ledger and income statement, bank statement reconciliations, in depth property manager variance comment review, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensures internal and external deadlines are met and utilizes experience and industry knowledge to complete assignments in a timely… Show more Preparation of monthly financial statement packages includes: creating and posting journal entries recorded to the general ledger, fixed asset depreciation and amortization roll-forward, in depth review of general ledger and income statement, bank statement reconciliations, in depth property manager variance comment review, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensures internal and external deadlines are met and utilizes experience and industry knowledge to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner. Frequent verbal and written communication and interaction with property management team and manager. Interacts with Client as needed on basic/complex issues with assistance from manager or supervisor on more advanced issues. Preparation and submission of Sales & Use Tax returns as applicable. Project cash management: ensure critical timely payment of utilities, taxes, mortgages and owner distributions. Review and posting of cash receipts. Review and process payment of vendor invoices. Assist manager with transition of project assignments. Ensure compliance with SOC I requirements for self and property management team. Show less
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Education
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Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting -
University of Portland
Finance