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Brian Roebuck

@brianroebuck

Accountant with 20+ years leading GAAP-compliant reporting, payroll, and team optimization.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Controller role where I can lead GAAP reporting and audit readiness, own payroll and multi-state compliance, and use systems/process improvements to reduce close and billing cycle times with a values-driven team.

I’m a seasoned accountant with 20+ years of progressive leadership in accounting and financial operations, focused on accuracy, compliance, and measurable process improvement. I align financial strategy with organizational goals while maintaining high standards of ethical conduct and transparency.

In my current role as Senior Accountant for one of the Meridian family of companies, I own end-to-end financial reporting and manage payroll for 500 employees across 18 states. I ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations, garnishments, and benefits contributions, while partnering with AR to protect revenue integrity, sales tax accuracy, and exception handling.

I’m strong across month-end close and audit readiness, including GAAP-based balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries for revenue recognition and PTO accruals, and validation of sales tax data using Avalara. I also serve as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals, preparing documentation for audits and regulatory inquiries.

Previously, as Financial Accounting Lead and Staff Accountant, I drove early-stage financial process setup during acquisitions and led transitions such as moving payroll to ADP and supporting an ERP migration across billing, accounting, and equity management. I’ve trained and led junior team members and improved onboarding, and I continue to apply system thinking—using tools like NetSuite scripting and Excel automation—to reduce cycle times and strengthen internal controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Accountant

Meridian Cooperative

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Owned complete financial reporting and GAAP-compliant monthly close for one of the Meridian family of companies. Managed multi-state payroll for 500 employees across 18 states (ADP, now Paycom), reduced monthly billing cycle time from 8 to 4 days using NetSuite scripting and Excel automation, and supported audits and sales tax filings via Avalara.

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Financial Accounting Lead

SEDC

Jan 2007 - Jan 2019 (12 years)

Led financial operations, including AP/AR, payroll, and trend/variance analysis during the acquisition of a GIS subsidiary. Transitioned payroll from internal systems to ADP to improve compliance and efficiency, and supported financial statement audits and tax return preparation while training junior staff and interns.

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Staff Accountant

SEDC

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years)

Supported financial process development during the acquisition of a print/mail subsidiary and played a key role in an ERP migration covering billing, accounting, and equity management. Managed accounting staff, improved internal reporting/footnoting frameworks, and earned promotion from quality assurance to accountant through mentorship-based training.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia State University logoGU

Georgia State University

Master of Business Administration, Finance

Completed an MBA in Finance at Georgia State University.

Toccoa Falls College logoTC

Toccoa Falls College

Bachelor of Arts, Cross-Cultural Studies

Earned a BA in Cross-Cultural Studies at Toccoa Falls College.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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