Lindsey McClain

About Lindsey McClain

As an executive change agent and strategist, I have extensive experience—spanning publicly traded and private companies—expertly managing cash flow, establishing efficient accounting infrastructures, and developing data-driven financial strategies. I work cross-functionally with business leaders to improve their financial understanding, which results in reduced errors, streamlined processes, and improved financial health. Leveraging adaptive leadership, I build and lead empowered teams while fostering a focused, engaging work environment that inspires teams to unite—driving organizational success.My areas of expertise:Absorption / Utilization • Account Reconciliation • Accounts Payable (AP) • Accounts Receivable (AR) • Auditing • Cash Flow Forecasting • Communication • Cost Accounting • Financial Accounting • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Financial Statements • Forecasting & Budgeting • GAAP • General Ledger (GL) • Internal Controls • Leadership • Operations • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) • Sales Tax Registration & ComplianceTechnology & Tools:NetSuite, Oracle, JDEdwards/AS400, SAP, SharePoint, Workday, Power BI, Trintech, Kronos, Finavigate, Focus, SmartForecast, ADP, Slack, Google Docs, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Showcase Query, Great Plains, Report Writer

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   Cleanfiber

   Jul 2024 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Hands on Corporate Controller responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the accounting operations at the Buffalo, NY facility. Transitioning the facility from a small start up company to a company gearing up for expansion. • Creating month end close processes that are efficient and scalable with additional plant roll-outs• Reduced operational spend by over $500k and created weekly spend visibility for operations• Expanding multi-state tax compliance as we expand sales across the US• Creating structure and process for Federal Grant Award Compliance• Partnering with the sales team to ensure smooth onboarding for new customers• Partnering with Human Resources to ensure accuracy & compliance with payroll, insurance & taxes• Built Accounts Receivable collection process to reduce DSO• Lead the year-end annual audit, tax provisions, and tax filings with respective firm

Education

• St. Bonaventure University

  Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Accounting

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Leadership
• Great Plains
• Jd Edwards
• Marketing
• Great Plains Software
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Oracle
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Pivot Tables
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Adp Payroll
• Product Analysis
• Team Building
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Budgets