Scott Shuman

About Scott Shuman

As Corporate Controller at Milestone Environmental Services, I oversee the monthly close process along with streamlining the processes and procedures to provide more accurate, timely, and automated financial statements.Previously, as a Controller at PennComp LLC, I oversaw day-to-day accounting operations and managed the company\'s financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. I developed and implemented financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, conducted financial analysis to identify areas of improvement, and managed the company\'s tax compliance and reporting requirements. In my role as Procurement Manager, I managed the procurement process from requisition to receipt of goods or services, negotiating contracts and terms to ensure favorable pricing and quality. I also developed and maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor their performance.As VP/Senior Internal Auditor at Prosperity Bank, I reviewed the effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operational processes along with internal controls to determine compliance with the bank\'s policies, procedures, and industry best practices. I prepared reports and recommendations for improvements around control design and effectiveness and developed and conducted meetings with departmental business owners, directors, and executive committee members. As an Assurance Senior at Harper & Pearson Company, P.C, I assisted in drafting financial statements for various industries, monitored and supervised a team of individuals on engagements, and participated in recruiting, training, and volunteer committees.My skills include proficiency in Microsoft NAV, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Stampli, Floqast, Sharefile, Sharepoint, Dropbox, ConnectWise, ConnectWise Manage, QuoteWerks, Veeam, Microsoft 365, accounting, financial reporting, and QuickBooks.

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   Milestone Environmental

   Apr 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Daily Duties:• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.• Lead internal and external audits including the financial statements, tax, and 401k audits.• Manage and developed a team of 5 accounting professionals, providing coaching and mentorship as needed• Lead weekly meetings to enhance productivity and realign prioritiesAccomplishments:• Led and implemented FloQast, an end-to-end accounting platform that streamlined the month-end close process, enhanced checklist tracking, and provided real-time visibility into the status of close.• Developd scalable reports for review and performance of close significantly lowering clerical errors and time to peform• Supported migration of files from dropbox to sharefile.• Led reallignment of accounting duties to strenghten segration of duties, lower fraud risk, and enhance efficiencies in day to day and close processes.• Performed a voluntary gross receipts tax audit dating back 3 years with the state resulting in the catchup of unpaid taxes and cleanup of books.• Led transition of the procurement (PO) process from an excel driven macro to an efficient electronic workflow using Stampli.• Led transition of expense reports being paid via checks/ACH in AP to automation through UKG.

Education

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Master's Degree, Accounting

  2012 — 2013

• Sanger High School

  High School

  2004 — 2008

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

  2008 — 2012