Christy Weems
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced Controller skilled in leading accounting teams through month-end close processes, reviewing financial statements, and contributing to budget preparation. Motivated high-energy teams in deadline-driven environments to deliver quality outcomes, while improving efficiency and cost control measures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Mind 24-7, LLC
05.2022 - Current
- 2 mental health urgent care clinics located in Arizona - Start Up first funding in May 2021 - Run rating $25M in revenue. Mind 24-7 is Private Equity backed by Regal healthcare
- Develop monthly and annual financial statement process for publication and distribution to the board of directors
- Manage the general ledger and payroll processing teams
- Manage
- Build out the month end close process and manage the monthly close process to ensure transactions are posted in accordance with GAAP standards
- Review month end financial statements for accuracy and completeness
- Lead the accounting department in financial statement, 401K, and worker comp audits
- Manage the payroll processing team and ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting
- Partner with the human resources benefits department to ensure benefits are properly flowing through the payroll system
- Identify efficiencies and build out automation solutions where possible
- Partner with other departments to provide reporting and training on department P&L review
Accounting Manager
New Freedom
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assist in setting up accounting processes for startup organization
- Record month end journal entries
- Develop AP process
- Review biweekly payroll for processing approval
- Prepare audit request documents
- Assist Controller in ERP conversion
Corporate Controller
Transdev on Demand
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed accounting for the sale of SuperShuttle to private equity firm, Blackstreet Capital
- Consolidate financial statements for 50+ entities to conform with IFRS
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts
- Work with Blackstreet to shutdown all SuperShuttle operations
Corporate Accounting Manager
Transdev on Demand
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Annual revenue $220M
- Manage corporate accounting staff, including GL, A/P, and A/R teams
- Consolidate financial statements for 50+ entities to conform with IFRS
- Work with auditors for franchise, airport, and annual financial audits
- Provide monthly feedback to senior management team of P&L results and variance review
- Reconcile complex intercompany balances among several cross-functioning relationships
Senior Staff Accountant
Transdev on Demand
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Work with auditors for franchise, airport, and annual financial audits
- Provide monthly feedback to senior management team of P&L results and variance review
- Reconcile complex intercompany balances among several cross-functioning relationships
- Create procedural documents and training for corporate and remote accounting staff
- Post monthly journal entries
- Review P&L for multiple transportation entities
- Manage fixed assets
- Prepare audit workpapers
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts
Education
MBA - Accounting
Johnson & Wales University Providence
Providence05-2004
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - undefined
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05.2001
Skills
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Knowledgeable in GAAP and IFRS compliance
- Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics applications
- Oracle database management
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- Experience with UKG systems
- Experience with Paychex software
- Divvy platform expertise
- Concur
- Experience with Chase Connect
- Blackline
- Adaptive Insights
Timeline
Controller
Mind 24-7, LLC
05.2022 - Current
Accounting Manager
New Freedom
06.2021 - 05.2022
Corporate Controller
Transdev on Demand
08.2019 - 06.2021
Corporate Accounting Manager
Transdev on Demand
01.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Staff Accountant
Transdev on Demand
05.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - undefined
Northern Arizona University
MBA - Accounting
Johnson & Wales University Providence