Jolene Stephens

About Jolene Stephens

Jolene is a bright, collaborative accounting and finance leader with over twenty years of…

Experience

1. Controller

   Blockskye

   Jun 2025 — Present · MN, US

   As Controller in the business travel sector, I oversee financial operations with a focus on policy development, compliance, and strategic decision support. I collaborate closely with executive leadership to ensure financial integrity, optimize operations, and support growth in a dynamic, high-volume transaction environment.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Enhance and devise company-wide accounting policies tailored for the travel industry (capitalization, revenue recognition, T&E, supplier payments, etc.), ensuring compliance with GAAP and industry standards.Strengthen collaboration and engagement with our accounting team, streamlining transaction processing and improving accuracy.Implement and develop training and educational programs to upskill finance and accounting teams, ensuring consistency in handling complex travel-related transactions.Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, consolidations, while collaborating with budgeting and forecasting to provide actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency.Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, including cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and automation of processes.Lead ERP/system improvements and internal controls, aligning processes with the unique needs of the business travel industry.

Education

• University of St. Thomas May 2006

  B.A, Accounting

  1999

• University of Minnesota

  M.B.A, Finance

  2006