Tiffany Banks
Powder Springs
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, audit support, ERP implementations, and operational leadership. Proven success driving process improvements, enhancing financial accuracy, reducing manual workloads, and supporting executive decision-making across startup, enterprise, construction, aviation, and childcare industries. Combines strong technical accounting expertise with entrepreneurial leadership and operational management experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Franchise Operator
Adventure Kids Playcare
Issaquah, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Directed all financial and operational activities for a childcare franchise, including full-cycle accounting, budgeting, payroll oversight, staffing, compliance, and customer experience.
- Managed all accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, expense management, cash flow monitoring, and general ledger maintenance.
- Increased annual revenue by more than 30% through operational improvements, customer retention initiatives, and strategic community engagement.
- Led, trained, and managed a team of 20 employees while improving workforce productivity and service quality.
- Implemented Washington state health, safety, and curriculum compliance standards to ensure operational excellence and regulatory adherence.
- Managed vendor relationships, expense controls, scheduling, and financial performance analysis to maintain profitability and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw tax documentation, financial recordkeeping, and reporting processes to support accurate and timely business operations.
Senior Accountant
Wyze Labs, Inc
Seattle, WA
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, approvals, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and financing efficiencies through financial analysis and collaboration with senior leadership.
- Supported ERP system implementation initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams and performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Assisted in improving accounting workflows and strengthening internal financial processes within a fast-paced startup environment.
Senior Accountant
Expedia
Seattle, WA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Prepared month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables for a global travel technology organization.
- Coordinated audit and SOX compliance support, including preparation of PBC requests for quarterly reviews and annual external audits.
- Collaborated with systems teams to improve accounting tools and automate workflows, reducing manual monthly close entries by 45%.
- Performed User Acceptance Testing for newly implemented accounting systems and process enhancements.
Finance Analyst
Delta Air Lines – Delta Global Services
Atlanta, GA
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Analyzed actual financial performance versus forecast to support operational and financial management objectives.
- Developed financial reporting presentations for senior leadership using Hyperion Essbase, SQL data extraction, and advanced Excel modeling.
- Designed and implemented journal entry automation processes that reduced manual labor requirements by 50%.
- Partnered with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, revenue analysis, and cost trend evaluations.
- Managed month-end close responsibilities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis.
Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant
Benton-Georgia, LLC
Douglasville, GA
11.2015 - 04.2018
- Oversaw monthly close processes, including financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support activities.
- Improved percentage-of-completion revenue recognition accuracy by 60% through advanced Excel modeling and process enhancements.
- Streamlined invoicing and reconciliation procedures, reducing month-end close timelines by up to four days.Redesigned complex bank reconciliation procedures to improve accuracy and reporting timeliness.
- Supported workers’ compensation and auto policy audits, reducing additional premium fees by 75%.
- Contributed to successful year-end audits with no material weaknesses or deficiencies reported by external auditors.
- Prepared personal property tax filings and motor fuel tax refund documentation.
Education
Master's of Accountancy -
Mercer University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Account Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- ERP Implementations
- SOX Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Operational Management
- Financial Modeling
- Revenue Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Owner/Franchise Operator
Adventure Kids Playcare
02.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Wyze Labs, Inc
09.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant
Expedia
02.2020 - 10.2023
Finance Analyst
Delta Air Lines – Delta Global Services
04.2018 - 11.2018
Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant
Benton-Georgia, LLC
11.2015 - 04.2018
Master's of Accountancy -
Mercer University