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Derek Godeaux

@derekgodeaux

Assistant Controller at Corpay, strengthening financial reporting, SOX compliance, and revenue operations.

At Corpay Inc. f/k/a FleetCor Technologies, Inc., I’m the Assistant Controller for the US Lodging Division. Previously, I owned revenue accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities for seven subsidiaries, and led revenue assurance processes and U.S. GAAP consolidation.

I implemented a SOX compliance framework, supported a migration from QuickBooks to Great Plains, and improved balance sheet reconciliation procedures. Earlier, I delivered accounting services at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors and held accounting roles at Fohrman & Fohrman, Inc., Wright, Moore, Dehart, Dupuis, and Hutchinson, LLC, and PHI, Inc.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Controller – US Lodging Division

Current

Corpay Inc.

Jul 2026 - Present (4 months)

Owned revenue accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close for seven subsidiaries generating $2B+ in annual gross revenue. Led revenue assurance processes, including accruals, contract validation, and ASC 606 compliance.

US GAAP ASC 606 SOX Compliance Financial Reporting Revenue Assurance Internal Controls Process Improvement ERP Migration Quickbooks Great Plains Dynamics 365 Blackline Excel Team Leadership Staff Development

Senior Revenue Assurance Manager – Airline Lodging Division

Corpay Inc.

Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 9 months)

Managed revenue assurance and financial reporting for the airline lodging division. Led consolidation of international subsidiaries and implemented SOX compliance framework.

US GAAP SOX Compliance Revenue Assurance Financial Reporting Consolidation Internal Controls Process Improvement Excel Team Leadership

Revenue Assurance Manager – Airline Lodging Division

Corpay Inc.

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Owned revenue accounting and month-end close for multiple subsidiaries. Led system migration from QuickBooks to Great Plains and enhanced reconciliation procedures.

Revenue Assurance Financial Reporting Month End Closing ERP Migration Quickbooks Great Plains Internal Controls Process Improvement Excel

Accounting Services Senior

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors

Mar 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Delivered full-cycle accounting services for diverse clients including non-profit, for-profit, and government entities. Performed monthly close, reconciliations, and prepared tax filings.

Full Cycle Accounting Month End Closing Reconciliations Journal Entries Payroll Tax ACA Sales Tax Financial Dashboards ERCs PPP Software Conversion

Accounting Consultant

Fohrman & Fohrman, Inc.

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year)

Provided part-time consulting for non-profit organizations, focusing on payroll grant allocations, AR invoicing, and month-end close. Maintained general ledgers and prepared financial statements.

Nonprofit Accounting Payroll Accounts Receivable Month End Closing General Ledger Accountant Financial Statements 1099 ERCs PPP

Certified Public Accountant

Wright, Moore, Dehart, Dupuis, and Hutchinson, LLC

Aug 2018 - Mar 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Managed accounting and tax services for small businesses, including sales, payroll, and property tax compliance. Prepared business and individual tax returns and conducted audits.

Tax Compliance Tax Returns Fixed Asset Accounting 1099 Audit Corporate Trainer

Accounting Intern

PHI, Inc.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Researched technical accounting issues and supported general ledger accounting through journal entries, cash reconciliations, and financial reporting. Assembled annual inventory of 130 locations.

Accounting Research General Ledger Accountant Journal Entries Cash Reconciliation Financial Reporting Inventory

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Master of Science, Accounting

2017 - 2018

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Master of Science in Accounting with a 4.0 GPA.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting

2013 - 2017

Grade: 3.97/4.0

Activities and societies: Ethical Leadership Certification from NASBA Center for the Public Trust; Nominated for 2017 Webb Award for Excellence in Technical Writing

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.97 GPA.