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David Kent Layton

@davidkentlayton

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I lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow planning for growing organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a financial management role within a growing company where I can lead accounting operations, strengthen reporting systems, support executive decision-making, and contribute to long-term financial planning.

I've led financial operations at The Way, Inc., overseeing budgets, payroll, QuickBooks reporting, internal controls, cost accounting, and cash flow planning.

Previously, I managed general ledger accounting and regulatory reporting at Grand Bank and THE FIRST, including Call Reports, reconciliations, month-end close, audits, and Banktel Ascend implementation.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Controller

The Way, Inc.

Feb 2026 - Aug 2026 (6 months)

Oversaw all financial operations including budget development, financial reporting, and internal controls. Managed payroll, optimized QuickBooks systems, and performed cost accounting analysis.

Quickbooks Financial Reporting Budgeting Payroll Cost Accounting Internal Controls Financial Analysis

Accountant III

Grand Bank

Jan 2023 - Feb 2026 (3 years 1 month)

Managed general ledger accounting, prepared regulatory reports including Call Reports, and served as Implementation Project Manager for Banktel Ascend. Supported month-end and year-end close processes.

General Ledger Accountant Financial Reporting Regulatory Compliance Banktel Ascend Project Management Financial Analysis

Accountant III

THE FIRST

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Performed general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and supported accounts payable and public fund accounting. Contributed to financial audits and system workflows.

General Ledger Accountant Reconciliations Accounts Payable Fund Accounting Financial Audit Financial Systems