Shaylan Pamplin

About Shaylan Pamplin

Experienced FINANCIAL CONTROLLER with extensive experience managing full cycle accounting functions and high performing teams. Proven performer with meticulous attention to detail and a track record of operating as a financial partner to leadership and playing a pivotal role in decision making. Data driven professional with willingness to be a resource in whatever capacity adds value to the business. Highlights of Expertise • Full Cycle Accounting• Financial Statement Preparation• Shared Services Leadership• Centralized & De-centralized Accounting Leadership• Tax Compliance & Audit Management• Cost Containment & Process Improvement• Revenue Recognition• Inventory Accounting• Project/Cost Accounting• GAAP Compliance• Industry expertise includes: Professional Services, Manufacturing, Construction & Insurance/Finance

Experience

1. Financial Controller - North America

   Spencer Ogden

   Dec 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Reporting directly the CFO who sits in the UK, and with a team of 10-12 direct reports, hold full responsibility for all GAAP Compliant accounting and finance functions for US and Canada Operations- the fastest growing region in the portfolio (56% growth since joining, 20••••24). • Financial Statement Preparation: Generated monthly financials for the region, including board level reporting. • Financial Planning & Analysis: Perform forecasting, variance analysis, and cost tracking for distributiuon to various stakeholders including business partners and owners.• Budgeting: Collaborate with various business partners to develop and oversee the US budget ($83 million 2024) coordinating needs of multiple business partners.• Treasury: Manage cash position including collections, forecasting and managing funding relationship with banks to optimize liquidity (receivable factoring).• Tax Compliance: Managed US and Canadian taxes (federal, state & sales) with external advisors, developing tax strategies and minimizing liabilities and risk.• Audit Management: Managed annual external audits including Financial Statement, Bank, workers comp & 401K.• Compensation Strategy: In an organization where 90% of the staff are commissioned, developed commission schemes to appeal to sales staff while aligning with budget expectations.• Margin Management: Developed a cost/billing structure to maxime revenue, gross margin and minimize risk.• Benefit Administration: Lead US Benefit plans renewal process, reviewing costs with insurance brokers to provide employees the maximum benefits while balancing budgeting requirements.o Fiduciary and Administrator of 401K plan, which saw a 500% increase in value by marketing to and educating employees on the program. • Facilities Management: Sought out and negotiated a new office lease resulting in a 50% monthly savings (over $200K annually).

Education

• Lubbock Christian University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2001 — 2005

• Lubbock Christian University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

  2001 — 2005