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Leresha Nelson

@lereshanelson

Controller and accounting leader improving GAAP compliance, close cycles, and profitability.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead full-cycle accounting and payroll operations where I can strengthen GAAP compliance, accelerate month-end close, and implement scalable workflows that improve accuracy, reporting speed, and profitability.

I’m a results-driven accounting professional with 8+ years of experience leading full-cycle accounting, payroll, and financial operations for multi-entity organizations. I’m known for improving financial accuracy, accelerating close cycles, and driving operational efficiency.

As a Controller for a growing multi-service practice, I act as a primary financial advisor to ownership and help shape strategic decisions that improve profitability and cost efficiency. I lead full-cycle accounting, manage payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting, and maintain 100% accuracy while ensuring full GAAP compliance.

I also focus heavily on scalable process improvement—streamlining workflows to reduce manual errors and improving reporting turnaround time by 25%. I’ve improved cash flow by optimizing revenue cycle processes, reducing outstanding receivables by 20%+.

Earlier roles strengthened my breadth across AP/AR, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, and audit support. I’ve directed payroll and tax compliance across multiple systems and states, coordinated with CPAs on audits and tax preparation, and supported tighter month-end close through standardization and workflow optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ST

Current

Controller

Current

Speak With Us Therapy

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Served as primary financial advisor to ownership and led full-cycle accounting for a multi-service practice, supporting strategic decisions that improved profitability and cost efficiency. Optimized revenue cycle processes to reduce outstanding receivables by 20%+, maintained 100% accuracy in financial reporting, and streamlined workflows to improve reporting turnaround by 25% while ensuring GAAP

Full Cycle Accounting Month End Close Financial Reporting GAAP Multi State Payroll AP AR Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Quickbooks NetSuite

TP

Accounting Operations Manager

The Revenue Place

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Directed full-cycle accounting and financial operations for multiple clients with $1M+ annual revenue portfolios, managing and developing accounting and payroll staff to increase productivity by 25%+. Reduced month-end close time by 20% and improved payroll/tax compliance across 5+ states, minimizing discrepancies and reporting errors by 30%.

Financial Operations Month End Close Workflow Optimization Payroll Compliance P&L management Financial Reporting ADP Paychex Gusto Process Standardization

TS

Staff Accountant

The Balance Sheet

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Managed AP/AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations for multiple client accounts and produced monthly financial reports to improve client visibility into performance and trends. Reduced reconciliation discrepancies by 15% through improved tracking and validation, while supporting year-end audits with accurate compliance documentation.

AP AR Payroll Processing Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

EU

Everest University

Associate of Science, Accounting

2015 - 2015

Grade: GPA: 3.8

Earned an Associate of Science in Accounting with a focus on Business Administration from Everest University in 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

ADP

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