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Mario Hightower
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Mario Hightower

Snellville

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Financial Accounting & Reporting ManagerFinancial Controller

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Snellville, GAAtlanta, GA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$110000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and Governmental Accounting (GASB) standards. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals. CPA candidate with all four sections passed.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant III

City of Atlanta - Department of Watershed Management Office of Financial Administration
Atlanta, GA
11.2025 - Current
  • Coordinates with various DWM employees, Financial Administration staff for the ongoing maintenance of process transactions in Oracle Financial System.
  • Uses Oracle, generate periodic reports, conduct specialized research and respond to inquiries.
  • Responds to inquiries from both Internal and External customers.
  • Process “Receipts” in the system, process and follow up on outstanding invoices and send messages to those with unresolved issues.

NSS Senior Accountant I

Pulte Group
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prepared house closing journal entries to recognize revenue and cost of sales in excess of $3M monthly.
  • Reviewed and approved monthly and quarterly Fixed Asset accounts.
  • Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations (cash, receivables, liabilities) and analyzing budget versus actual house costs

Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager

Elevance Health (formerly Anthem, Inc.)
Atlanta, GA
06.2011 - 07.2022
  • Supervised 5 accountants, managing budgets and reporting for a $156B multi-entity organization.
  • Partnered with FP&A to align operating budgets with multi-year projections; performed detailed variance and fund balance analyses.
  • Led Robotic Process Automation initiatives, reducing close by 3 days and improving budget efficiency.
  • Directed Oracle ERP implementation to enhance budget system capabilities.

Education

CPA -

Candidate (Passed All 4 Sections)
01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State Polytechnic University of Pomona
12.2006

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist - Honorable Discharge

United States Air Force, Cannon Air Base
NM
06.1995

Skills

  • Operating & Capital Budget Development & Execution
  • Financial Forecasting & Multi-Year Projections
  • Governmental Accounting & GAAP Compliance
  • Capital Improvement Plan Integration
  • Variance & Trend Analysis
  • ERP & Budget System Implementation (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Excel Power User
  • Stakeholder Engagement / Executive Presentation
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development

Timeline

Accountant III

City of Atlanta - Department of Watershed Management Office of Financial Administration
11.2025 - Current

NSS Senior Accountant I

Pulte Group
11.2022 - 07.2023

Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager

Elevance Health (formerly Anthem, Inc.)
06.2011 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State Polytechnic University of Pomona

Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist - Honorable Discharge

United States Air Force, Cannon Air Base

CPA -

Candidate (Passed All 4 Sections)

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