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Meghan Childress

@meghanchildress

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Detail-oriented Corporate Controller focused on accurate reporting, compliance, and process improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own accurate financial reporting and compliance, strengthen processes, and support teams with clear communication—bringing my QuickBooks, GAAP-aligned reporting, and leadership experience to make an immediate impact.

I’m a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, billing, and business operations. I’m proficient in QuickBooks, account reconciliation, and maintaining accurate financial records, with a strong ability to improve processes, ensure compliance, and support efficient financial operations.

In my Corporate Controller/Human Resources Manager role, I maintained documented accounting policies and procedures, recorded day-to-day operations in QuickBooks, and oversaw periodic financial reporting aligned with GAAP. I also managed SEC and IRS quarterly and annual reporting, administered employee benefits (including 401(k) plans and employee insurance), and led talent acquisition and employee disciplinary processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner

Current

Mockingbird Manor, LLC

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Founded and operated an event venue business specializing in venue rental and event management. Managed day-to-day operations, client relations and retention, and created business procedures and contracts.

Event Management Venue Client Relations Contracts Customer Retention

CTE Business Teacher

Giles County School System

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Facilitated instruction aligned with Tennessee Career Technical Education standards for a diverse student group. Taught Computer Applications, Introduction to Business & Marketing, Business Communications, and Business Management, and co-sponsored FBLA.

Instructional Leadership Tennessee Career Technical Education (CTE) Standards Introduction To Business and Marketing Business Communication Business Management Future Business Leaders Of America (FBLA)

Corporate Controller/HR Manager

Pulaski Publishing, Inc

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Maintained documented accounting policies and recorded day-to-day operations in QuickBooks to support accurate financial reporting. Oversaw periodic financial reports for compliance with GAAP/IFRS and managed HR functions including benefits administration, talent acquisition, and employee disciplinary actions.

Quickbooks Accounting Policies Financial Reporting GAAP IFRS Compliance Employee Benefits Administration Talent Acquisition Employee Disciplinary Meetings Terminations

Billing Specialist

Pulaski Electric System

Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)

Ensured timely and accurate billing of electric and broadband services for over 15,000 customers. Managed billing operations including monthly rates, scheduling, month-end reporting, bad debt processing, meter exchanges, customer communications, and service orders.

Electric And Broadband Billing Customer Billing Bad Debt Processing Meter Exchange Customer Service Communications

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bethel University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Earned a Master of Business Administration with coursework focused on bookkeeping, financial reporting, and billing, building skills in maintaining accurate financial records.