SHAKOA EDMOND
Johns Creek
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounting leader with 15+ years of progressive experience managing segment-level financial operations, accounting, reconciliation, and performance reporting across complex portfolios. Proven track record of owning end-to-end financial results, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance, and partnering with senior executives and client-facing teams to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and growth. Known for strong executive presence, analytical rigor, and ability to lead within matrix organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Stone Future, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Own full-cycle financial management, accounting, and reconciliation for multiple entities and properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and bank reconciliations.
- Efficiently managed cash flow, including daily transmission of positive pay files to bank platforms to ensure zero unauthorized check clearing and daily liquidity planning to support operational and strategic needs.
- Prepare and file annual business property tax renditions for over multiple locations across multiple states
- Calculate and administer sales commissions using advanced Excel modeling and pivot tables.
- Drive process improvements that reduced overhead costs by 15% while strengthening internal controls.
- Oversee payroll operations across weekly and semi-monthly cycles, including compliance with federal and state tax reporting (941, 940, W-2, 1099).
- Prepare management-ready financial statements, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making.
Senior Accountant
RR Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Led accounting operations including general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, and month-end close for manufacturing operations.
- Managed financial performance reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Supported senior management with financial insights, variance analysis (labor, material, overhead), and ad hoc reporting.
- Partnered with sales leadership to process commissions and incentive compensation.
Senior Accountant
Avitus Group
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed general ledger accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of 12 client businesses.
- Produced monthly and annual P&L statements and balance sheets under tight deadlines.
- Reconciled 25 bank accounts and supported client-specific reporting requirements.
Procurement Analyst
Compass Group
10.2012 - 08.2017
- Conducted financial analysis and reconciliation of spend data to support large national account portfolios.
- Developed KPI and metric reporting integrated into monthly financial performance reviews.
- Identified reporting gaps, data integrity issues, and revenue opportunities, partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.
Treasury Accountant
Compass Group
04.2006 - 10.2012
- Supported enterprise-level treasury operations, including cash management, forecasting, and reconciliations.
- Prepared weekly cash flow forecasts and monthly financial reports for executive leadership.
- Improved cash deposit and close procedures, increasing cash flow and profitability by 3%.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.2005
Skills
- Segment & Portfolio Financial Management
- Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Close
- Accounting, Reconciliation & Compliance
- Financial Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Client & Executive Stakeholder Management
- Contract & Risk Management
- Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity Management
- Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Modeling)
- Financial Systems: QuickBooks, SAP, Sage, Great Plains
- Process Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Stone Future, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
RR Manufacturing
05.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Accountant
Avitus Group
11.2017 - 02.2018
Procurement Analyst
Compass Group
10.2012 - 08.2017
Treasury Accountant
Compass Group
04.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Georgia