8305 Circlewood Ct. 865-804-2421
Raleigh, NC 27615 holleyjs@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Masters of Accountancy GPA: 3.7/4.0 May 2011
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration December 2009
Information Management Collateral GPA: 3.55/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Director & COO, Gnomish Hat Inc, dba Hunt A Killer Apr 2018-July 2020
· Managed books and finances while revenue grew from $5m to $27m annually
· Oversaw the HR function while company grew from 12 to 56 employees
· Coordinated legal work related to debt issuance, contracts and partnerships
· Managed the filing of taxes, sales and income
· Spearheaded new retail sales channel resulting in first retail product being launched in all US Target stores
Adjunct Instructor, UNC Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School July 2016-Present
· Selected textbook and created curriculum to redesign Accounting Information Systems course taught online and campus
· Lecture Introduction to Audit for the online Masters of Accountancy program
· Lecture Data Analytics for the online MBA program
· Conduct engaging classes in the online environment through discussion, application and polling of topics
· Consistently receive positive feedback from students and colleagues regarding teaching ability
Founder & Managing Director, The Tripoli Group Oct 2015-Dec 2019
· The Tripoli Group provided fractional CFO and bookkeeping services to high-growth startups.
· Provided material support to raising over $15m in venture capital in both equity and convertible notes
· Led sell-side diligence for client in $20m acquisition by a major customer
· Assisted in setting and executing client company’s strategy
Financial Accounting Advisory Services Senior, Ernst & Young, NY, NY & Raleigh, NC Feb 2014-Oct 15
· Prepare SEC Rule 3-05 carve-out financial statements for clients’ merger and acquisition transactions
· Assist clients in responding to SEC comments relating to S-1 filings
· Analyze clients’ sales data to create a best estimated selling price in accordance with FASB ASC 605
· Research certain accounting policies to instruct clients with correct treatment of transformational transactions
· Lead EY Veterans Network Entrepreneurship Academy; a mentoring and knowledge-sharing workshop for veteran entrepreneurs. Additional activities include, hosting VetsinTech, NY Marine Exec. Assoc., attending two veteran events at the White House to help veterans succeed in entrepreneurship
Advisory Services Senior, Ernst & Young, New York, NY Oct 2012-Feb 2014
· Assisted in designing and implementing SharePoint into a client’s SOX testing environment and published a go-to market presentation for internal knowledge sharing on using SharePoint in SOX
· Worked independently to complete flowcharts and SOX testing of a client’s accounting processes across multiple entities and locations
· Identified a gap in the client’s compliance with document retention of I-9 forms and published a test sheet for internal knowledge sharing in testing I-9 legal compliance
· Developed and lead training in flowchart design and software for a client’s internal audit team
Accounting Ninja, Bonobos, Inc., New York, NY Apr 2012-Oct 2012
· Managed accounts payable, processing over $500,000 in weekly invoices
· Supervised insurance relationships, maintaining adequate coverage during business changes
· Established process for invoicing wholesale clients, averaging $200,000 monthly
· Tracked daily cash balances and trends to estimate cash future cash needs and availability
· Monitored expense reports for compliance with expense policy and ensured timely reimbursement
· Participated in RFP to select a new credit card processing vendor
Advisory Services Staff, Ernst & Young, New York, NY July 2011-Apr 2012
· Conducted internal audit projects for HR processes for a federal government defense contractor
· Used knowledge of US GAAP and international business issues in conducting SOX audits for a retail client’s European shared services center
· Applied experience in consolidation accounting in conducting SOX audits of a media and entertainment client
· Audit third-party financial data to ensure compliance with client’s royalty and licensing contracts
· Prepared an internal knowledge paper explaining how to apply Six Sigma Control charts to revenue recognition processes to ensure consistent application of corporate policies
Advisory Services Intern, Ernst & Young, New York, NY Summer 2009
· Reviewed IT General Controls in support of channel one financial statement audits
· Used EY data analytics software to analyze journal entries for unusual activity as part of financial statement audit
· Assisted in developing a model to project a client’s future benefits derived from a better working capital structure
Student Auditor, UT Audit & Consulting Services, Knoxville, TN Oct 2006- Apr 2009
· Conducted statistically based audits of university procurement cards to ensure compliance with university fiscal policy
· Performed departmental equipment inventory audits
· Presented the findings of audits to department heads and university audit committee
· Advised university department leadership in planning purchases and budgets to comply with fiscal policy
· Assisted university departments in interpreting university fiscal policies for capital expenditures
· Compiled budget information to assist in risk analysis for the annual audit plan
Intern, National Football League Internal Audit, New York, NY Summer 2008
· Applied accounting procedures required in the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement in an audit of a member club’s financial statements
· Presented the findings from member club audit to the CFO and Controller explaining the application of accounting policy and recommending remediation steps
· Participated in operational audit of NFL Films
· Developed and presented electronic Acknowledgement Form and Disclosure Questionnaire to the NFL Compliance Officers and Audit Department
Supply Admin. & Ops. Clerk, US Marine Corps, Camp LeJeune, NC Sep 2002- Sep 2006
· Budgeted and accounted for the unit’s federal planning estimate funds totaling over three-million dollars while deployed to Afghanistan
· Developed SOP for unit’s government procurement card purchases while in a combat zone
· Supervised 10 Marines in resolving questions submitted by external units needing logistics support
· Advised Camp LeJeune based units in USMC Supply System policies and procedures
· Researched multiple supply systems to obtain locally procurable items, saving shipping time and costs while deployed to Kuwait
HONORS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
· Certified Public Accountant (CPA, NY)
· U.S. Marine Corps awards include: Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Ribbon
· Awarded UT Chancellor’s Honors for both Extraordinary Professional Promise and Extraordinary Academic Achievement
· Relate well to people of various backgrounds from travel in over 25 countries
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Visio