Jane Gilpin

Experience

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  Cohen, Rutherford +Knight, PC

  Nov 2000 - Dec 2005

  Vice President, Assurance and Accounting Services

  • Managed up to seven staff accountants in the annual independent audits of financial statements for several regional nonprofit healthcare systems comprised of acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation hospital, nursing and rehabilitation centers and supporting foundations with net assets up to $500 million and revenue up to $568 million.• As a Senior Accountant, selected to lead evaluation and implementation of software needed to support transition to paperless audits. Following successful transition, selected to train and mentor staff on new practices and procedures.• Audited various sizes and types of revenue cycles ensuring appropriate revenue recognition policies and procedures were in place, operating effectively and in accordance with GAAP. • Prepared and presented audited financial statements and other correspondence, as required by GAAS, to respective boards of directors, audit, compliance and finance committees.• Directed and managed compilations and reviews of annual and interim financial statements for healthcare and trade related entities.• Directed and managed annual audits of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans and special audit procedures (HSCRC and other agreed to procedures, A-133 audits).• Analyzed internal accounting and operating control structures. Show less

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  Providence Hospital

  Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

  Accounting Manager

  • Managed three staff accountants in the day-to-day operations of all accounting and finance activities for a 226-bed hospital system with over $50 million in net assets and $415 million in revenue.• Performed technical reviews of all journal entries, account analyses and financial statements ensuring the consistency and adequacy of supporting documentation. No material adjustments were needed at year-end or found during the annual financial statement audit.• Ensured departmental accounting policies and procedures were up-to-date, employed and in accordance with GAAP.• Reviewed monthly financial statements and related reports to ensure timely and adequate financial reporting Show less

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  Charles E. Smith Life Communities

  Dec 2006 - May 2008

  Controller

  • Managed a staff of sixteen in the daily operations of all finance and accounting activities for a 556-bed nursing facility, two apartment buildings consisting of 500 independent living units, and a 60-bed assisted living facility.• Significantly enhanced corporate financial integration and reporting by leading the Accounting Department and organization through a highly successful conversion from obsolete Add-On software to Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.• Successfully managed the various revenue cycles generating approximately $100 million in annual revenue.• Directly responsible for general ledger, payroll, billing, collection and reimbursement, payables, resident banking, property management processing and reporting, month-end and year-end closings. Show less

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  1-800-Pack-Rat, LLC

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  Controller

  • Hired, trained, evaluated and managed a staff of six in carrying out all finance and accounting activities for a national portable storage company with over 50 store locations throughout the United States generating over $42 million in annual revenue.• Managed and mentored staff to support seamless communication with senior management and local directors across the enterprise to ensure revenues were recognized systematically in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.• Supervised payroll, billing, collection and reimbursement, payables and general ledger reporting.• Accounting Department recognized for routinely meeting a five-day monthly close schedule and adjustment free year-end audits.• Reviewed and approved all income, payroll, sale/use and property tax returns in 35 states and ensured timely filing. Show less

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  J.E. Gilpin, CPA

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2016

  Owner

  - Supported financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data. - Prepared monthly financial statements analyzing and investigating variances, summarizing data, information, and trends. - Responded to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. - Updated job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Show less

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  Free Sacred Trinity Church

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Interim Director of Accounting

  • Provided financial leadership and proactive counsel to management on all financial issues for a healing ministry comprised of a church, two mission locations, two colon therapy practices and an on-line store generating over $9 million in annual revenue.• Led a staff of three in the performance of all accounting and finance activities, including financial statement preparation, contract, lease, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed asset and cash management.• Evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems, refining current systems and implementing new systems and best practices where necessary to optimize performance of the organization.• Directed and coordinated preparation of annual budgets.• Prepared monthly consolidating financial reports for board, financial institution and external auditor review. Show less

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  American Assets, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Controller

  • Directly responsible for all accounting and financial activities for multiple companies in the real estate, investment and insurance industries.• Oversaw bookkeeping activities for multiple family trusts and investment related companies.• Oversaw annual financial statement audits, preparation of federal and state income tax returns.• Prepared monthly financial statements and supporting analyses for internal management and external investors for real estate, investment, and trust entities.• Responsible for processing daily investment activity and reconciling to individual portfolio statements.• Prepared quarterly 13F filings for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Show less

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  Supporting Strategies - Downtown San Diego

  Mar 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  Supporting Strategies has provided outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses since 2004. We give clients the support they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. • Lead a team of experienced accounting professionals who serve clients ranging from startups to lower-middle-market businesses across a variety of industries. • Provide our clients with outstanding bookkeeping and operational support services. This includes accounts receivable management, accounts payable management, payroll and benefits administration, month-end close, and other general accounting and operational support tasks. • Responsibilities span business management, business development, oversight of client services delivery, and employee hiring and retention.• Learn more about us at www.supportingstrategies.com. Show less