Jason Davidson

About Jason Davidson

I focus on identifying where execution breaks down—often where systems, information, and ownership are not fully aligned—and improving those environments so work flows more consistently across teams.I’m a Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of experience across accounting and operational finance functions.I work at the intersection of financial reporting and operations—aligning systems, information, and ownership so teams can execute consistently and decisions are clear and usable.I focus on reducing reliance on informal work—reconciliation, clarification, and coordination—by strengthening how work is structured and owned.I specialize in month-end close, internal controls, and operational finance—ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and structured for decision-making.My background includes Big 4–style audit experience and leadership roles managing accounting operations for organizations up to $60M in revenue and a 15-property real estate portfolio.In practice, this means:• Strengthening the quality and consistency of financial inputs • Reducing reliance on manual workarounds and parallel trackers • Improving reporting workflows and close processes • Clarifying ownership across accounting and operational teams • Strengthening the connection between operational activity and financial reporting My approach is grounded in a simple principle: when systems, information, and ownership are aligned, organizations rely less on informal effort to keep work moving and more on processes that scale.When these elements are not aligned, work doesn’t just slow down—it becomes harder for people to rely on the information they’re using and the processes they’re working within.Key areas of focus include:• Financial reporting and GAAP compliance • Month-end close leadership and reconciliations • Internal controls and audit readiness • Financial analysis and operational insights • Process improvement and system alignment I focus on roles where accounting plays a central role in improving operational clarity, strengthening execution, and enabling teams to rely on their systems—and focus on core work.

Experience

1. Accountant

   Brightz

   Jan 2023 — Present · Ottawa Lake, MI, US

   Led month-end close and improved how financial information flowed across systems and teams, increasing reporting reliability and decision clarity• Performed variance analysis and translated results into actionable insights for management decision-making• Supported financial reporting, AP/AR operations, and payroll (ADP), strengthening accuracy and compliance across processes• Identified breakdowns between operational systems and financial reporting, improving data reliability and reporting clarity

Education

• Owens Community College

  Associate of Science, Business Administration

  2007 — 2009

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2011

• The University of Toledo

  Master of Science in Accountancy

  2011 — 2014