Experience

Clouthier Law, PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Apr 2023 - Present



BrightView Landscapes

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Controller

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Financial leader and business partner supporting the Regional Finance Manager for Texas and the Division VP of Finance of a large commercial landscaping company. • Owned the accounting and financial management of a $25 million dollar Market supporting multiple Branches across Houston area, provided mentorship and support the innovation and competitive strategies that enhance the brand and drive profitable revenue growth in the Market. • Responsible for all financial accounting and… Show more • Financial leader and business partner supporting the Regional Finance Manager for Texas and the Division VP of Finance of a large commercial landscaping company. • Owned the accounting and financial management of a $25 million dollar Market supporting multiple Branches across Houston area, provided mentorship and support the innovation and competitive strategies that enhance the brand and drive profitable revenue growth in the Market. • Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, and support of related operating systems. • Organized and directed the month end close process across the Market and Branches including journal entries, reconciliations, SOX compliance workbooks, and other period end reports. • Enforced and maintained Branch and Market level internal controls. • Drove the and enforced the Accounts Receivable and collections processes. • Oversaw and controlled Branch and Market level accounting and working capital, including billing, inventory, accounts payable, WIP balances, prepaids & accruals, and Branch and Market property, and equipment. • Led Branches and the Market in developing and managing the budget process. • Supervised Branch Administrator team to ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly billing; purchase order management, collections, job set up and contract administration. • Managed and assisted Branch teams with P&L forecasting, Sales reporting, job performance, customer service strategies, and pricing policies. • Reviewed Branch financial performance against established goals and standard measures and worked with VPGM in developing action plans for improved performance. • Provided training and coaching to Branch team members; supported VPGM with strategic initiatives and leadership decisions. Show less • Financial leader and business partner supporting the Regional Finance Manager for Texas and the Division VP of Finance of a large commercial landscaping company. • Owned the accounting and financial management of a $25 million dollar Market supporting multiple Branches across Houston area, provided mentorship and support the innovation and competitive strategies that enhance the brand and drive profitable revenue growth in the Market. • Responsible for all financial accounting and… Show more • Financial leader and business partner supporting the Regional Finance Manager for Texas and the Division VP of Finance of a large commercial landscaping company. • Owned the accounting and financial management of a $25 million dollar Market supporting multiple Branches across Houston area, provided mentorship and support the innovation and competitive strategies that enhance the brand and drive profitable revenue growth in the Market. • Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, and support of related operating systems. • Organized and directed the month end close process across the Market and Branches including journal entries, reconciliations, SOX compliance workbooks, and other period end reports. • Enforced and maintained Branch and Market level internal controls. • Drove the and enforced the Accounts Receivable and collections processes. • Oversaw and controlled Branch and Market level accounting and working capital, including billing, inventory, accounts payable, WIP balances, prepaids & accruals, and Branch and Market property, and equipment. • Led Branches and the Market in developing and managing the budget process. • Supervised Branch Administrator team to ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly billing; purchase order management, collections, job set up and contract administration. • Managed and assisted Branch teams with P&L forecasting, Sales reporting, job performance, customer service strategies, and pricing policies. • Reviewed Branch financial performance against established goals and standard measures and worked with VPGM in developing action plans for improved performance. • Provided training and coaching to Branch team members; supported VPGM with strategic initiatives and leadership decisions. Show less



Foodservice Design Professionals, LLC

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • May 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Manage and oversee daily operations of company’s accounting and payroll functions. • Generate monthly financial statements and reports to company Principals, third parties, and lenders. • Provide cash flow reports to branch Principals; oversee annual budgeting and financial forecasting. • Monitor revenues and expenses; consolidate financial data; identify and recommend cost cutting opportunities. • Manage and perform daily accounting operations: cash management, accounts… Show more • Manage and oversee daily operations of company’s accounting and payroll functions. • Generate monthly financial statements and reports to company Principals, third parties, and lenders. • Provide cash flow reports to branch Principals; oversee annual budgeting and financial forecasting. • Monitor revenues and expenses; consolidate financial data; identify and recommend cost cutting opportunities. • Manage and perform daily accounting operations: cash management, accounts receivable and collections; accounts payable and vendor payments; billing; payroll and benefits. • Oversee monthly financial close and reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts across all company locations. • Establish financial policies and internal control procedures to ensure company’s financial record compliance with GAAP and other applicable governmental regulations. • Coordinate with outside CPA firm to ensure accurate and timely preparation and filings of tax returns and audit reports. • Collaborate with Project Managers regarding project phase status, scope or fee changes, and project completion. • Drive continuous improvements in data sharing and information delivery across branches of organization for increased effectiveness in project bidding, tracking, and execution. • Manage HR responsibilities for the company: recruiting, processing new hires, assist with employee issues and terminate employees, as needed; participate in planning and review of compensation; ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Identify and implement new employee retirement plan as well as employee health insurance benefits. • Proactively support company Principals by identifying opportunities to drive growth, improve efficiencies, and increase profitability. Show less • Manage and oversee daily operations of company’s accounting and payroll functions. • Generate monthly financial statements and reports to company Principals, third parties, and lenders. • Provide cash flow reports to branch Principals; oversee annual budgeting and financial forecasting. • Monitor revenues and expenses; consolidate financial data; identify and recommend cost cutting opportunities. • Manage and perform daily accounting operations: cash management, accounts… Show more • Manage and oversee daily operations of company’s accounting and payroll functions. • Generate monthly financial statements and reports to company Principals, third parties, and lenders. • Provide cash flow reports to branch Principals; oversee annual budgeting and financial forecasting. • Monitor revenues and expenses; consolidate financial data; identify and recommend cost cutting opportunities. • Manage and perform daily accounting operations: cash management, accounts receivable and collections; accounts payable and vendor payments; billing; payroll and benefits. • Oversee monthly financial close and reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts across all company locations. • Establish financial policies and internal control procedures to ensure company’s financial record compliance with GAAP and other applicable governmental regulations. • Coordinate with outside CPA firm to ensure accurate and timely preparation and filings of tax returns and audit reports. • Collaborate with Project Managers regarding project phase status, scope or fee changes, and project completion. • Drive continuous improvements in data sharing and information delivery across branches of organization for increased effectiveness in project bidding, tracking, and execution. • Manage HR responsibilities for the company: recruiting, processing new hires, assist with employee issues and terminate employees, as needed; participate in planning and review of compensation; ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Identify and implement new employee retirement plan as well as employee health insurance benefits. • Proactively support company Principals by identifying opportunities to drive growth, improve efficiencies, and increase profitability. Show less



Stephens Engineering Consultants, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Oversaw all accounting and financial activities and managed operations of administrative staff for a small civil engineering firm • Prepared month and year end reconciliations and led close procedures. • Oversaw customer billings, confirmed accuracy and timely submission through ERP or customer portals. • Monitored Aging Receivable reports; processed payment receipts; managed collections and solved collection issues; managed company Accounts Payable, processed timely payments to… Show more • Oversaw all accounting and financial activities and managed operations of administrative staff for a small civil engineering firm • Prepared month and year end reconciliations and led close procedures. • Oversaw customer billings, confirmed accuracy and timely submission through ERP or customer portals. • Monitored Aging Receivable reports; processed payment receipts; managed collections and solved collection issues; managed company Accounts Payable, processed timely payments to vendors and subcontractors. • Implemented processes that resulted in collections of over $500,000 in past due A/R’s in four months. • Prepared financial statements; analyzed accounts to identify trends, errors, and issues; reported financial results to management. • Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts; prepared budgets and performed budget analyses. • Managed monthly sales tax reports and ensured timely filing. • Processed employee expense reports; ensured accuracy and accountability. • Ensured record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies. • Maintained bank accounts, loan accounts, credit cards, and employee fuel cards. • Managed Human Resource and Payroll/Benefits services for employees, supervised company payroll. • Arranged information for company’s CPA for federal and state tax preparations, coordinated returns for appropriate parties, maintained files. • Maintained and coordinated company corporate setups for current and future states of business. • Oversaw application and timely renewal of engineering licensures and authorizations in various states. • Identified and initiated special projects to drive continuous improvement of processes and enhancements of internal controls and procedures. Show less • Oversaw all accounting and financial activities and managed operations of administrative staff for a small civil engineering firm • Prepared month and year end reconciliations and led close procedures. • Oversaw customer billings, confirmed accuracy and timely submission through ERP or customer portals. • Monitored Aging Receivable reports; processed payment receipts; managed collections and solved collection issues; managed company Accounts Payable, processed timely payments to… Show more • Oversaw all accounting and financial activities and managed operations of administrative staff for a small civil engineering firm • Prepared month and year end reconciliations and led close procedures. • Oversaw customer billings, confirmed accuracy and timely submission through ERP or customer portals. • Monitored Aging Receivable reports; processed payment receipts; managed collections and solved collection issues; managed company Accounts Payable, processed timely payments to vendors and subcontractors. • Implemented processes that resulted in collections of over $500,000 in past due A/R’s in four months. • Prepared financial statements; analyzed accounts to identify trends, errors, and issues; reported financial results to management. • Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts; prepared budgets and performed budget analyses. • Managed monthly sales tax reports and ensured timely filing. • Processed employee expense reports; ensured accuracy and accountability. • Ensured record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies. • Maintained bank accounts, loan accounts, credit cards, and employee fuel cards. • Managed Human Resource and Payroll/Benefits services for employees, supervised company payroll. • Arranged information for company’s CPA for federal and state tax preparations, coordinated returns for appropriate parties, maintained files. • Maintained and coordinated company corporate setups for current and future states of business. • Oversaw application and timely renewal of engineering licensures and authorizations in various states. • Identified and initiated special projects to drive continuous improvement of processes and enhancements of internal controls and procedures. Show less



Kevin Bass Houston REALTOR

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Compliance Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Managed and oversaw daily financial operations of a large real estate company. • Audited and reconciled company transactions by investigating discrepancies and making corrections. • Validated monthly closings and vendor payments; updated and tracked accounts receivable aging reports; identified delinquent accounts and worked with customers to facilitate payment. • Processed and completed various types of accounts payable transactions in the accounting system, controlled expenses;… Show more • Managed and oversaw daily financial operations of a large real estate company. • Audited and reconciled company transactions by investigating discrepancies and making corrections. • Validated monthly closings and vendor payments; updated and tracked accounts receivable aging reports; identified delinquent accounts and worked with customers to facilitate payment. • Processed and completed various types of accounts payable transactions in the accounting system, controlled expenses; verified accounts payable for accuracy. • Reconciled company credit cards and bank accounts on a monthly basis. • Prepared financial statements and reports for the owner/broker, management team, lenders, and investors; produced monthly reports based on various metrics to measure productivity, cash balances and projections, budgets, accounts payable and receivable reports. • Developed and assisted in implementing productivity plans by identifying cost savings opportunities, and inefficiencies, made recommendations for process improvements and other revenue generating opportunities. • Developed, implemented and maintained monthly bookkeeping; prepared annual 1099s and worked with CPA to ensure accurate tax reporting and filing. • Supervised payroll, administrative functions, and onboarding/termination procedures of the company. • Ensured transaction and documentation practices complied with company policies and state regulations. Show less • Managed and oversaw daily financial operations of a large real estate company. • Audited and reconciled company transactions by investigating discrepancies and making corrections. • Validated monthly closings and vendor payments; updated and tracked accounts receivable aging reports; identified delinquent accounts and worked with customers to facilitate payment. • Processed and completed various types of accounts payable transactions in the accounting system, controlled expenses;… Show more • Managed and oversaw daily financial operations of a large real estate company. • Audited and reconciled company transactions by investigating discrepancies and making corrections. • Validated monthly closings and vendor payments; updated and tracked accounts receivable aging reports; identified delinquent accounts and worked with customers to facilitate payment. • Processed and completed various types of accounts payable transactions in the accounting system, controlled expenses; verified accounts payable for accuracy. • Reconciled company credit cards and bank accounts on a monthly basis. • Prepared financial statements and reports for the owner/broker, management team, lenders, and investors; produced monthly reports based on various metrics to measure productivity, cash balances and projections, budgets, accounts payable and receivable reports. • Developed and assisted in implementing productivity plans by identifying cost savings opportunities, and inefficiencies, made recommendations for process improvements and other revenue generating opportunities. • Developed, implemented and maintained monthly bookkeeping; prepared annual 1099s and worked with CPA to ensure accurate tax reporting and filing. • Supervised payroll, administrative functions, and onboarding/termination procedures of the company. • Ensured transaction and documentation practices complied with company policies and state regulations. Show less



Turner Industries

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Accountant

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

   Provided project financial support for several large construction projects, leveraging organizational and analytical skills to drive business success.  Established, organized, and managed cost tracking reports on various job sites for Turnaround and Construction Management Teams.  Conducted audits and reviews of contractor cost sheets and daily reports.  Assisted the accounting department with billing transactions and accounts receivable, including compiling information for… Show more  Provided project financial support for several large construction projects, leveraging organizational and analytical skills to drive business success.  Established, organized, and managed cost tracking reports on various job sites for Turnaround and Construction Management Teams.  Conducted audits and reviews of contractor cost sheets and daily reports.  Assisted the accounting department with billing transactions and accounts receivable, including compiling information for reimbursable costs, generating contractor invoices, tracking unpaid bills and open accounts, and ensuring that all materials were forwarded for executive approval and payment.  Spearheaded development of a new, streamlined reporting system to aid planners and estimators in tracking the progress of turnaround activities, resulting in significant process improvement.  Aided in human resource functions, hiring over 150 employees at the job site. Supervised timekeepers and time sheet reporting.  Maintained immaculate project-related records such as contracts and change orders. Show less  Provided project financial support for several large construction projects, leveraging organizational and analytical skills to drive business success.  Established, organized, and managed cost tracking reports on various job sites for Turnaround and Construction Management Teams.  Conducted audits and reviews of contractor cost sheets and daily reports.  Assisted the accounting department with billing transactions and accounts receivable, including compiling information for… Show more  Provided project financial support for several large construction projects, leveraging organizational and analytical skills to drive business success.  Established, organized, and managed cost tracking reports on various job sites for Turnaround and Construction Management Teams.  Conducted audits and reviews of contractor cost sheets and daily reports.  Assisted the accounting department with billing transactions and accounts receivable, including compiling information for reimbursable costs, generating contractor invoices, tracking unpaid bills and open accounts, and ensuring that all materials were forwarded for executive approval and payment.  Spearheaded development of a new, streamlined reporting system to aid planners and estimators in tracking the progress of turnaround activities, resulting in significant process improvement.  Aided in human resource functions, hiring over 150 employees at the job site. Supervised timekeepers and time sheet reporting.  Maintained immaculate project-related records such as contracts and change orders. Show less



CRESA Project Services, LLC

• Memphis, TN

• Bookkeeper

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2004

   Managed company’s accounts payable/receivable, generated invoices, reviewed and processed payments to subcontractors, and maintained business ledgers with timeliness and accuracy.  Conducted monthly financial planning and actuals, tracked business’s revenues and expenses, reconciled bank statements, and drafted financial reports and presentations for management.  Developed corporate tax and monthly financial reports for banks, partners, and investors.  Managed company’s accounts payable/receivable, generated invoices, reviewed and processed payments to subcontractors, and maintained business ledgers with timeliness and accuracy.  Conducted monthly financial planning and actuals, tracked business’s revenues and expenses, reconciled bank statements, and drafted financial reports and presentations for management.  Developed corporate tax and monthly financial reports for banks, partners, and investors.



ORLEN S.A.

• Poland
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Payable Specialist & Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 2000 - Nov 2003

   Managed multimillion-dollar vendor, supplier, and freight contracts and accounts payable for the refinery ‘modernization’ project.  Liaised with international vendors, conducting financial analysis and audits of vendor invoices, obtaining executive approval and processing timely payment.  Oversaw daily operations, generated purchasing reports, tracked order fulfillment, resolved vendor and accounts payable issues, provided support to Director of Procurement and collaborated with other… Show more  Managed multimillion-dollar vendor, supplier, and freight contracts and accounts payable for the refinery ‘modernization’ project.  Liaised with international vendors, conducting financial analysis and audits of vendor invoices, obtaining executive approval and processing timely payment.  Oversaw daily operations, generated purchasing reports, tracked order fulfillment, resolved vendor and accounts payable issues, provided support to Director of Procurement and collaborated with other departments to resolve any procurement issues.  Utilized excellent communication and organization skills to maintain effective vendor relationships, collaborate cross-functionally to administer internal IT programs, and train new users on Oracle for procurement. Executive Administrative Assistant  Delivered exemplary administrative support to two Executive Vice Presidents, scheduled meetings, made travel arrangements, prepared expense reports, assisted with organizational development, and arranged and supervised logistics for renovations of the department’s new offices.  Conducted community outreach and administrative support for social assistance programs for ex-patriots from the U.S., contractors, foreign guests, and members of their families, helping them obtain national work permits and temporary residence visas, coordinating in-country arrivals, connecting them with transportation, phones, and passes, organizing living arrangements and lease contracts, arranging travel and hotel reservations, and providing up-to-date business relations information and contacts for company managers and specialists. Show less  Managed multimillion-dollar vendor, supplier, and freight contracts and accounts payable for the refinery ‘modernization’ project.  Liaised with international vendors, conducting financial analysis and audits of vendor invoices, obtaining executive approval and processing timely payment.  Oversaw daily operations, generated purchasing reports, tracked order fulfillment, resolved vendor and accounts payable issues, provided support to Director of Procurement and collaborated with other… Show more  Managed multimillion-dollar vendor, supplier, and freight contracts and accounts payable for the refinery ‘modernization’ project.  Liaised with international vendors, conducting financial analysis and audits of vendor invoices, obtaining executive approval and processing timely payment.  Oversaw daily operations, generated purchasing reports, tracked order fulfillment, resolved vendor and accounts payable issues, provided support to Director of Procurement and collaborated with other departments to resolve any procurement issues.  Utilized excellent communication and organization skills to maintain effective vendor relationships, collaborate cross-functionally to administer internal IT programs, and train new users on Oracle for procurement. Executive Administrative Assistant  Delivered exemplary administrative support to two Executive Vice Presidents, scheduled meetings, made travel arrangements, prepared expense reports, assisted with organizational development, and arranged and supervised logistics for renovations of the department’s new offices.  Conducted community outreach and administrative support for social assistance programs for ex-patriots from the U.S., contractors, foreign guests, and members of their families, helping them obtain national work permits and temporary residence visas, coordinating in-country arrivals, connecting them with transportation, phones, and passes, organizing living arrangements and lease contracts, arranging travel and hotel reservations, and providing up-to-date business relations information and contacts for company managers and specialists. Show less