SHANNA SQUIRES DUKE
Prescott Valley
Summary
Accounting Professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
FEEL GOOD BRANDS CORP
LAS VEGAS, NV
08.2015 - 05.2026
- Monitored daily sales, bank accounts, and cash handling. Processed AR and AP invoices and payments, finalized company payroll and inventory to generate weekly P&L statements for all locations.
- Reconciled bank accounts, GL accounts, and ran reports for tax audits, period/year end closing, and issues 1099s. Reduced controllable costs through strategic oversight, contributing to increased profitability. Created inventory items and templates for weekly inventory, built recipes for commissary costs and order guides for AR customers, and completed intercompany transfers to streamline operations across locations.
- Executed 3rd party delivery services and AR customer orders. Cultivated positive relationships with vendors, franchisors, customers, managers, and coworkers through communication and integrity. Ensured operational excellence through internal audits and secret shop reports. Integrated Restaurant365 software across all locations, designed webpages to attract applicants and simplify onboarding process.
- Created marketing strategies to increase sales and training techniques to achieve budgeted labor and cost of goods. Managed 9 quick service restaurants and hired 150+ staff, including crew members and supervisors.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented budgeting strategies, enhancing fiscal discipline across departments.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable functions, improving cash flow management efficiency.
GENERAL MANAGER
HDOS ENTERPRISES
HENDERSON, NV
02.2005 - 07.2015
- Hired, trained, and motivated crew to exceed store and company goals. Built many managers and traveled around the world to open franchise locations in Guam and Brazil. Oversaw 8 additional locations while managing one as a Multi-Unit Mentor Manager. Held monthly management meetings, quarterly store and safety meetings, and aided in regional meetings. Strived for the best customer service. Fostered a family-like team environment, enhancing morale and improving retention. Communicated through various mediums. Increased sales and maintained labor at 18% and cost of goods at 17% while cutting other costs to increase profitability. Achieved recognition as the most profitable location in the company by percentage. Manager of the Year 2006 and 2009.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor productivity and drive continuous improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - New Venture Creation
University of Nevada
Las Vegas12-2011
Bachelors of Science - Management
University of Nevada
Las Vegas05-2010
Skills
- Financial reporting
- AP and AR management
- Closing procedures
- Team leadership
- Payment collection
- Payroll administration
- Profit and loss monitoring
- Inventory auditing
- Project management
- Staff training and development
- Process improvement
- Journal entries
Timeline
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
FEEL GOOD BRANDS CORP
08.2015 - 05.2026
GENERAL MANAGER
HDOS ENTERPRISES
02.2005 - 07.2015
Bachelors of Science - Management
University of Nevada
Masters of Business Administration - New Venture Creation
University of Nevada