Stephen H.

About Stephen H.

Accomplished Finance Executive with over 15 years of progressive experience driving strategic financial initiatives and implementing system improvements across diverse industries, including veterinary services, retail, media, technology, and agriculture. I excel at enhancing financial performance, streamlining operations, and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven insights and effective leadership. Recognized for fostering environments of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, I lead high-performing teams to exceed organizational goals.Key Achievements:Innovative Reporting at Starbucks: Developed and executed a new company-wide reporting paradigm adopted for internal and external reporting. This initiative saved teams significant time each quarter and increased the output of value-added analysis during close periods. Managed a capital investment process exceeding $20 million, presenting proposals to the Executive Committee.Process Optimization at The Seattle Times: Engineered process changes that reduced the average financial close time from 15 days to 10 days across a finance department of over 20 individuals. Led the implementation of scalable financial reporting software and architected a data warehouse, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.Practice Growth at CliftonLarsonAllen: Managed and expanded a key practice area, resulting in one of the firm\'s fastest-growing departments. Served as Controller and CFO for mid-sized companies, providing strategic financial management and operational efficiencies that reduced clients\' close times and overhead costs.Strategic Leadership at Avidex: Served on the Executive Committee during Avidex\'s acquisition by a large public company. Led the financial integration process, ensuring a seamless transition and achieving operational efficiencies that contributed to the company\'s growth.I am committed to achieving departmental and organizational goals through innovative solutions and effective team leadership. My passion lies in leveraging my expertise to drive financial excellence and support strategic business objectives. Let\'s connect to explore how I can contribute to your organization\'s financial success.Skills and Expertise:Strategic Financial PlanningFinancial Reporting and AnalysisTeam Leadership and DevelopmentSystem Implementation and OptimizationProcess Improvement and EfficiencyBudgeting and ForecastingMergers and Acquisitions IntegrationCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven Decision MakingCompliance and Regulatory Adherence

Experience

1. Controller

   Hiline Homes

   Apr 2025 — Present · Puyallup, WA, US

Education

• Bethel High School

  General Studies

  2000 — 2004

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2006 — 2009

• Central Washington University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Gaap
• Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Financial Statements
• Cpa
• Financial Accounting
• Us Gaap
• Tax Preparation
• Quickbooks
• Tax
• General Ledger
• Fixed Assets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Software Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Financial Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Dynamics Ax
• Microsoft Dynamics Gp
• Microsoft Dynamics Sl
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Variance Analysis
• Business Analysis