Clayton Jones
Shelbyville,TN
Summary
Well versed business executive with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Strategy and most importantly, Execution. My background and broad experience has afforded me the ability to both see the big picture and focus in on the fine details to optimize operational efficiency while maximizing free cash flow and increasing margins.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Hawkins & Price Construction
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw the finance and accounting procedures of 4 LLCs, totaling over $100m in revenue
- Inherited the Wild West with no controls or processes, implementing these to provide protection and increase efficiency
- Reduced waste in spending, maximized use of cash on hand, and improved margins across the board
- Implemented KPI tracking essential to the core of the business
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
Chief Financial Officer
Vacayzen
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- Month end reporting and closing, oversaw Accounting Team, implementation of systems and controls, project management, cash flow forecasting, cost accounting, AP/AR, internal audits, budget comparison
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
Controller
St Andrews Bay Yacht Club
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Panama City, FL
- Managed all back end operations of the club which included payroll, Human Resources, bookkeeping, financial reporting, cost accounting, tax reporting, and budgeting in a fast changing environment
Assistant Controller - Contract Work
Woodruff Property Management
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Coordinated monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Improved financial forecasting by collaborating on budget planning sessions.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for senior management review.
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts by providing financial insights.
Controller/Accountant
Emerald View Resorts
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Panama City Beach, FL
- Oversaw all financial operations of the largest resort in Panama City Beach
- This includes a market, convention center, restaurant, pool bar, construction draws, long term rentals, short term rentals, and association dues from owners
- Operations included accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting (weekly, monthly, and annually), budgets, analysis, and personnel management
- Panama City Beach, FL
Accountant
Associa
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Panama City Beach, FL
- Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll for 36 properties and the Bay Point Yacht Club
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and presented to the management team
- Forecasted budgets, income, and expenses for all clients
- Panama City Beach, FL
National Services Coordinator
OmegaFi
10.2011 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Columbus, GA
- Provide ongoing support to all National Organizations utilizing OmegaFi's Compass Database product
- Coordinate and conduct initial product training and oversee the on-site conversion process
- Seek to understand the business operations of all clients and analyze the differences and commonalities among them in order to ensure best practices
- Communicate regularly with Information Technology and the Compass Services Team to discuss and contribute to the overall product concept and road map based on individual experience and knowledge base
Finance Specialist
OmegaFi
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Columbus, GA
- Oversee, calculate, and review OmegaFi Collection Fees for over 2,400 clients, OmegaFi's primary source of revenue
- Work with executive management to discuss cost analysis and profit margins to maximize OmegaFi's bottom line
- Additionally work directly with CPA firm Robinson & Grimes (Columbus, GA) to help clients submit all forms of the 990 tax return
Account Manager
OmegaFi
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Columbus, GA
- The Account Manager monitors the pulse of their assigned clients and makes recommendations to enhance service, financial operations and chapter performance by advising and overseeing many of the chapter's accounts receivable and membership management operations
- Each Account Manager manages 100-150 individual chapters on a daily basis
- Account Managers are also responsible for the prioritization and completion of time sensitive tasks in the management of their book of chapter accounts
Education
Bachelor's - Finance
Auburn University
Auburn, AL2008
Skills
- Salesforce
- Windows
- Databases
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Cash handling
- Data management
- Leadership
- Product management
- GAAP
- Hotel experience
- Technical support
- Analytics
- Interviewing
- Customer service
- Team management
- Financial report writing
- Budgeting
- Financial management
- Production planning
- Property management
- Business intelligence
- Sage
- Lending
- Financial statement preparation
- Events management
- Research
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Excel
- Corporate finance
- Bank Reconciliation
- Google Suite
- Distribution center
- Data collection
- Forecasting
- Management
- Human resources
- Mentoring
- Accounting software
- Training & development
- Management (10 years)
- Banking
- E-commerce
- Controlling experience
- Data analysis skills
- Pivot tables
- Oracle
- General ledger reconciliation
- Corporate accounting
- Accounts Receivable
- Relational databases
- Human resources management
- Accounts receivable
- Procurement
- Financial planning
- Journal Entries
- Analysis skills
- Sales
- PCI
- Restaurant experience
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Continuous improvement
- Event Management (4 years)
- Communications (10 years)
- Account reconciliation
- Office Management
- Accounting
- Public accounting
- Payroll
- Quickbooks (10 years)
- Troubleshooting (10 years)
- Private equity
- Communication skills
- ERP systems
- Technical Support (10 years)
- Regulatory reporting
- Accounts payable
- Cash register
- General ledger accounting
- Cash flow analysis
- Excel (10 years)
- Financial auditing
- Construction
- Microsoft Word
- Senior leadership
- Financial accounting
- Office management
- Training (10 years)
- Supervising experience
- Employee evaluation
- Project management
- Fraud prevention and detection
- Writing skills
- Hospitality
- Technical writing
- Financial software
- Conflict management
- Process improvement
- Bookkeeping
- Billing (10 years)
- Financial analysis
- Event Planning (4 years)
- NetSuite
- Database Management (5 years)
- Technical Writing (8 years)
- Computer skills
- Business Analysis
- Business requirements
- Event Coordination (4 years)
- Purchasing
- QuickBooks
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Cost accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Documentation review
- Logistics
- Business management
- Warehouse experience
- Manufacturing
- Financial Report Writing
- Relationship management
- Software troubleshooting
- Financial modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Account analysis
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Business analysis
- Audit coordination
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Financial technology adoption
Additional Information
I am an extremely positive, optimistic, and driven individual. I believe where there is a will there is a way. I pride myself in being honest and have a passion to help and build others up.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Hawkins & Price Construction
03.2024 - 02.2025
Chief Financial Officer
Vacayzen
02.2021 - 03.2024
Controller
St Andrews Bay Yacht Club
08.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Controller - Contract Work
Woodruff Property Management
06.2018 - 08.2018
Controller/Accountant
Emerald View Resorts
02.2017 - 07.2018
Accountant
Associa
10.2016 - 02.2017
National Services Coordinator
OmegaFi
10.2011 - 05.2016
Finance Specialist
OmegaFi
09.2010 - 10.2011
Account Manager
OmegaFi
09.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor's - Finance
Auburn University
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