Ebonie Morgan

Controller/ CFO @PowerHouse Financial Services

United States💰 Investor & VCAccountant💼 C-level ExecutiveCFO🧨 Consulting🏦 Finance

Ebonie Morgan is currently serving as the Controller/ Chief Financial Officer at PowerHouse Financial Services, a leading financial services firm. With a robust experience spanning over a decade in the financial industry, Ebonie has developed a reputation for her strategic financial planning and management skills. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting, which laid the foundation for her successful career. Before joining PowerHouse, she held key financial roles in various prestigious companies where she demonstrated her acumen in budget management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. She has a proven track record in driving financial performance and enhancing profitability. Ebonie is known for her strong leadership abilities and dynamic approach to financial management. She is highly adept at managing complex financial operations and implementing effective financial strategies. As a CFO, she has made significant contributions towards PowerHouse's growth and is committed to steering the company towards financial success. She is a dedicated professional who believes in continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest industry trends.

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Work Background

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PowerHouse Financial ServicesFounder and CEO

Sep. 2020Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesPowerHouse Financial Services provides a full-range of outsourced accounting and finance solutions. Founded by a 15-year accounting professional, PowerHouse offers accounting services that includes Accountant/Bookkeeping services, Virtual CFO/Advisory services, Financial Analytics and Strategy, and much more.

PerformiveController

Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2021Performive is a rising industry-leader specializing in providing I.T. software cloud-based solutions, generating a total of $22 million revenue; currently servicing mid-size companies with security, data protection, and managed services through a VMware-based infrastructure. ○ Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes ○ Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness ○ Review and approve Flux Analyses prepared by GL team ○ work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end ○ Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements ○ Review and approve payroll ○ Manage fixed asset and revenue recognition activity ○ Manage remote teams spanning AP, GL, and Fixed Assets

TireHubLead Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2020Greater Atlanta AreaTireHub is one of the United States’ largest joint venture national tire distributors, generating a total of $12.6 million revenue; Currently servicing Bridgestone and Goodyear tire and automotive retailers. o Supervise team of 3 senior accountants (prepare, analyze, and approves monthly journal entries/accruals as well as balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance; in addition to coordinate daily workflow) o Responsible for conducting interviews for all new hire accounting staff o Performs variance analysis; outlining budgeted vs. actuals and budget vs. prior month o Perform fluctuation review of income statement expense accounts o Direct large-scale projects that support monthly/annual cash flow analysis o Prepare complex financial reports as needed by the VP Controller using Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.) o Implement process improvement opportunities through ERP and Accounting process Expertise o Prepare and reconcile Payroll activities for TireHub’s field and Corporate employees o Prepare and compiled all pertinent data for quarter/year end Audit; coordinating with 3rd party auditors o Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets (reviewing, analyzing of all reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and capital expenditures (capital budgets) for the organization)

Encompass HealthSenior Accountant

Dec. 2016 - Aug. 2018Encompass Health is one of the United States’ largest rehabilitation/post-acute healthcare services, generating a total of $4.5 billion revenue; Currently servicing 36 states and Puerto Rico. o Completed entire month end close process for 15 Encompass Health hospitals (prepared, analyzed, and approved monthly journal entries/accruals as well as balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance) o Performed variance analysis; outlining budgeted vs. actuals and budget vs. prior month o Mentored, trained, and coached the work initiatives of staff-level accountants o Identified and distribute quarterly partnership/joint venture financial statements and monetary allotments o Prepared complex financial reports as needed by the VP Controller using Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.)

TJC Mortgage IncMortgage Accountant

Mar. 2016 - Dec. 2016TJC Mortgage is one of Alabama’s rising residential home mortgage companies, generating $10 Million in revenue; proudly servicing clients in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. o Performed bi-weekly payroll and benefits for 250+ employees (calculated 401K contributions/match, commissions payouts, and bi-weekly healthcare employee allotments) o Compiled and presented reports, budgets, and financial statements to owners/management through QuickBooks o Prepared appropriate month end close process and reconciliations for 6 branches (monthly general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliation) o Evaluated, managed, and approved all routine and non-routine monthly expenses/invoices for corporate and regional offices o Managed Bank Deposits and Intercompany transfers amongst corporate and 5 branches

VMware AirWatchSoftware Accountant

Oct. 2015 - Feb. 2016Greater Atlanta AreaAirWatch by VMware is a leading software solutions company, offering technology for enterprise mobility software, generating $200 Million in revenue; servicing leading industry companies throughout the United States. o Reviewed Consumer contracts for accuracy to determine if Revenue Recognition criteria was met (ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Guidelines) o Performed month-end close process, as it pertains to Revenue Recognition (generated revenue recognition/ accrual entries and general ledger and revenue analysis) o Lead Coordinator in ASC 606 compliance Approvals for an entire team of 8 Software Accountants

Riskonnect, Inc.Staff Accountant

Feb. 2015 - Oct. 2015Riskonnect, Inc. is a growing provider of enterprise-class technology, offering cloud-based risk management software, generating $25 Million in revenue; while servicing a multitude of industries. o Performed Full Cycle Accounting, inclusive of accounts receivable and accounts payable o Completed entire month end close process (prepared monthly journal entries, as well as balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance) o Reviewed Consumer contracts for accuracy to determine if Revenue Recognition criteria was met (ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Guidelines) o Implementation of new Collections System to clean up AR aging reports for client accounts decreasing overall 60 day+ A/R Balance by 45%.

Beazer HomesSr. Purchasing Coordinator

Jan. 2014 - Feb. 2015Greater Atlanta AreaBeazer Homes engages in the construction, design, and sale of new residential homes, generating $1.2 Billion in Revenue; while operating in multiple regions throughout the United States. o Coordinated with regional offices to procure all raw materials and construction necessity items intended for homebuilding projects; consistently negotiating the best rates, according to budget o Worked in unison with Accounting Department to resolve invoice discrepancies and reconcile monthly materials accruals o Managed financial settlements with suppliers, evaluating potential USD retrieval; thus reporting losses o Coordinated department’s month end budget close as it pertained to community regions o Reviewed new and existing contracts and SOW (statement of work) to ensure procurement terms were met

Books A MillionSr. I.T. Billing Analyst

Dec. 2011 - Nov. 2013Books A Million operates as the second largest bookstore chain in the United States, operating 260 stores in 32 states. Company generates $474 Million in revenue; offering a variety of resource solutions. o Coordinated and managed all Capital Expenditures as it pertained to I.T. initiatives for new project startup (reviewing and requesting additional capital budgets) o Analyzed contracts to ensure contract and invoicing are in compliance with appropriate guidelines, and regulations. o Completed monthly reconciliation analysis to report income projections to management (generated Profit/Loss Statement) o Executed general ledger analysis, account reconciliation, and month end close o Created reports to detail aging and participated in weekly meetings with senior management to formulate steps to resolve past due balances. o Managed Concur expense Management System