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Kristin Jenkins

Oro Valley,AZ

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with over 15 years of experience managing accounting departments in corporate environments. Holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in accounting, demonstrating a strong commitment to driving organizational success through strategic financial management. Recognized for attention to detail, adaptability, and effective collaboration, complemented by exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Eager to leverage extensive expertise to contribute to organizational goals while fostering continued professional growth and development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Controller

Lennar Corporation
06.2018 - Current
  • Present quarterly financial results and market conditions, in person, to CEO, COO, and various regional associates.
  • Successfully oversaw Division revenue growth; Division’s home closings grew from 174 (2018) to 645 (estimated 2025).
  • Participated in creating a new public company, Millrose (MRP). This was a nationwide initiative to move our land assets to a REIT.
  • Selected as a “Change Champion” for our nationwide accounting software conversion. Software was successfully live and implemented in July 2025.
  • Streamlined month-end close procedures, reducing turnaround time by implementing best practices. Month end close is completed by the 4th business working day each month.
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis, financial statement package and supplemental reporting for corporate , providing actionable insights for executive decision-making.
  • Compile data and prepare quarterly forecasts and annual business plans in accordance with company standards.
  • Manage the Division’s audits; working directly with the public accounting firm and internal auditors; providing explanations and answering questions.
  • Assist with cash forecasting.
  • Review revenue recognition, accounts payable invoices, fixed asset accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations prepared by associates.
  • Provide tax work papers to Corporate and work with State Tax authorities.
  • Oversee property tax data and payment on 3100 homesites semi-annually.
  • Complete various projects as directed by Division President and Regional Vice President of Finance.
  • Created and managed the Accounting Department. Tucson was split off from Phoenix in 2018.
  • Hired, trained, and managed all new associates: Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Coordinators, Escrow Coordinators, and Accounts Payable.
  • Prepare yearly performance reviews; facilitate on-going training for current staff members; train new staff on the company’s daily accounting functions, month end close, financial statement reporting procedures and reconciliation processes.
  • Assistant Controller (June 2018- February 2021)

Assistant Controller

Scientific Learning Corporation
05.2014 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw the Accounting department; Supervise the Revenue Manager, Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, AR and AP Specialists; prepare yearly performance reviews; facilitate on-going training to current staff members; train new staff on the company’s daily accounting functions, month end close, financial statement reporting procedures and reconciliation processes. Strive to improve efficiency and processes across the accounting department.
  • Review revenue recognition, accounts payable invoices, fixed asset accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations prepared by staff.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reports that were published for the public on OTC Markets.
  • Oversee the annual financial statement audit, working directly with the public accounting firm to provide explanations and answer questions.
  • Provide tax work papers to public accounting firms; review quarterly provisions and federal and state income taxes prepared.
  • Complete various projects directed by CEO and CFO, such as ASC 606 planning and implementation.
  • Work with insurance brokers on annual insurance renewal.
  • Assist with cash forecasting and when to utilize the line of credit.
  • Prepare all equity accounting functions. Calculating outstanding shares, FAS 123 journal entries, accounting for RSA, RSU, ISO and NQ stock awards and options, and preparing reconciliations.
  • Accounting Manager (May 2014 February 2017)

Accounting Manager

Regency Pacific Management LLC
06.2006 - 12.2013
  • Supervise Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, Full Charge Bookkeepers; Mentor A/P Specialists; prepare yearly performance reviews; facilitate on-going training to current staff members; train fresh staff on the company’s financial statement procedures and reconciliation process.
  • Analyze current year trends to budgets during month end review of financial statements prepared by numerous accountants.
  • Write financial notes for fifty different healthcare entities based on actual to budget variance analysis review.
  • Provide interpretation of financial statements for management, financial institutions, and other Government agencies within a strict deadline every month.
  • Complete various projects as directed by CEO, CFO, and Controller, such as ownership changes and real estate and investment trust transactions (REIT).
  • Balance various intercompany transactions for 150 different entities. (Nursing Homes, Assisted Livings, Retirement Communities, etc.)
  • Interpret purchase and sale agreements; analyze lease agreements and other legal documents; create books for new Entities and ensure documents were properly reported under GAAP.
  • Oversee annual audit of the corporate operating entity with outside CPA firm to ensure compliance with GAAP for Government and Banking Authorities.
  • Managing various individual entity (location) audits with outside CPA firm as required by HUD.
  • Assist in various IRS and state taxing authority audits, answer questions for tax return preparation by CPA firm.
  • Monitor transactions on the multi-million-dollar line of credit, and zero balance checking bank accounts.
  • Support Corporate Controller as main backup contact.
  • Implemented new accounting software report writing program to design financial statements utilized by the entire company and make enhancements as requested by upper management.
  • Converted fifty different location general ledger systems, from five different accounting software programs to one new integrated ERP software program.
  • Developed general ledger procedures manual during software conversion and assisted all staff accountants with learning how the system functioned; also assisted in creating new procedure manuals for payroll and accounts payable.
  • Supervising employees began in 2007 and promoted to Accounting Manager in June 2010.
  • Senior Accountant (June 2006-June 2010)

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management
02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Accounting

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05.2003

Skills

  • ERP systems expertise
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • General Ledger Management
  • Revenue recognition
  • Cost accounting
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Staff management
  • Project management
  • Internal control management
  • Proficient in Software: Oracle, Salesforce, Power BI, Workday, Docusign, Build Pro, Concur, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio

Timeline

Division Controller

Lennar Corporation
06.2018 - Current

Assistant Controller

Scientific Learning Corporation
05.2014 - 06.2018

Accounting Manager

Regency Pacific Management LLC
06.2006 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Accounting

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Accounting

Washington State University

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