Barbara Lecounte
- Role
- Director of Accounting and Fuel Supply at Allegiant
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barbara Lecounte
Energetic, driven, and ambitious professional with an unwavering work ethic, integrity…
Experience
Director of Accounting and Fuel Supply
Mar 2018 — Present
In my role as Director of Accounting & Fuel Supply at Allegiant Air:• Strategic Leadership: Guided Accounting & Fuel Supply teams to financial and operational excellence.• System Optimization: Implemented groundbreaking fuel procurement and accounting system, enhancing efficiency.• Financial Stewardship: Spearheaded budgeting, consistently exceeding financial objectives.• Vendor Negotiations: Executed precise fuel RFPs & RFQs, securing favorable pricing for 280M+ gallons and a $1B+ spend.• Quality Assurance: Ensured vendor alignment with initiatives, meeting IATA 103 standards and KPIs.• Financial Expertise: Managed fuel contract pricing, market indices, benchmarks, and competitor pricing.• Transparent Reporting: Delivered clear accounting reports, incl. fuel gallon projections and usage.• Inventory Management: Vigilantly oversaw fuel inventory across 65 locations, mitigating risk.• Risk Mitigation: Established supply chain policies for inventory risk reduction.• Stakeholder Relations: Cultivated vital relationships with fuel suppliers and partners.• Industry Representation: Advocated for efficient operations and accounting integrity.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Integrated accounting expertise across Allegiant\'s departments.• Team Development: Managed, developed, and mentored team members.• Process Improvement: Pioneered streamlined accounting processes for efficiency.• Tax Expertise: Led fuel tax research, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinated SOX and GAAP-compliant accounting procedures.• Audit Excellence: Led reviews, approved entries, and supported auditors.• Financial Accuracy: Orchestrated fuel tax returns with rigorous adherence to standards.• Comprehensive Oversight: Managed daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting, ensuring precision.
Education
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
1995 — 1999
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