Dana Hunt, CPA

Dana Hunt, CPA

Nursery & Inventory Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Accounting Director / Senior Manager

  • Education

    • St. John Fisher College

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      B.S. Accounting, Summa Cum Laude
    • Monroe Community College

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      A.S. Business Administration with honors
    • Finger Lakes Community College

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      Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Ornamental Horticulture
  • Experience

    • Ted Collins Tree and Landscape

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2008
      Nursery & Inventory Manager
    • Insero & Company CPAs, P.C.

      May 2008 - Mar 2012
      Senior Accountant

      - Audited complex privately held companies from various industries and employee benefit plans- Provided outsourced accounting, reporting, due diligence, IPO readiness- Presented continuing professional education on revenue recognition

    • American Rock Salt Company LLC

      Mar 2012 - Jul 2015
      Controller

      - Directed accounting and finance team: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable - Developed processes to reduce month end close cycle- Prepared corporate forecast, financial analysis, GAAP financial reporting, big 4 audit support- M&A, debt restructuring, due diligence, contract review, accounting integration- Attended and supported board meetings- Empowered personnel through stretch assignments and growth mindset- Successfully led culture shift which improved company-wide unity, communication, satisfaction, quality and timeliness of deliverables Show less

    • Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

      Jul 2015 - Apr 2016
      Controller

      - Directed accounting and finance team, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable- Developed scalable month end record-to-report accounting processes after period of substantial growth - Managed preparation of annual budget- Prepared GAAP financial statements, audit support, regulatory filings- Attended and supported board meetings- Improved collaboration through cross-training and coaching

    • 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Operations Controller

      - Oversaw accounting operations of 30 staff including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable- Month end close, flux analysis, financial reporting, audit support- Directed RFP for merchant services - Added automation reducing need for manual adjustments- Empowered staff by delegating, sharing ideas, questioning the norm

    • Arrow Electronics

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2023

      - Expanded R2R accounting team, developed solutions and scalable processes, provided accounting guidance, systems expertise, SOX compliance- Oversaw month end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, internal reporting, SEC schedule reporting- Present executive reporting- Solved system accounting issues, unwinding interface, sub-ledger and general ledger transactions. Designed and implemented streamlined systemic processes.- System conversions and implementations- Oversaw consolidation of international reporting units Show less

      • Accounting Manager III - North America Components

        Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
      • Accounting Manager II - Digital e-commerce, SaaS and e-Media

        Nov 2019 - Oct 2021
      • Accounting Manager I - North America Components

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
    • TGRP Solutions

      Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
      Consulting Manager

      Contract Accounting Manager I for Arrow Electronics

    • Palantir Technologies

      Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
      Accounting Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant

      New York State
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dana Hunt, CPA
      Rising Star Award St. John Fisher College May 2014 Given to alumni who have found success early in their careers, the award honors career achievements, involvement with both the community and the College, and demonstrated potential for even greater success as their accounting careers mature.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Foster

      Issued by GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC
      GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INCAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • Family Ministries Volunteer

      Issued by Fellowship Denver Church
      Fellowship Denver ChurchAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Women, Work, & Calling
      Women, Work, & CallingAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • Mock Interview Participant - Accounting Program

      Issued by St. John Fisher College on Jan 2013
      St. John Fisher CollegeAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • Career Day Presenter

      Issued by York Central School on Jan 2013
      York Central SchoolAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • General Volunteer

      Issued by Browncroft Community Church on Jan 2014
      Browncroft Community ChurchAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA
    • Young CPA Committee Member

      Issued by NYSSCPA on Jan 2010
      NYSSCPAAssociated with Dana Hunt, CPA