Brynne L.

Director of Finance and Financial Reporting/Controller

Candle Street • Full time

May 2026 - Present • 3 mos

• Own monthly and quarterly close, financial statement preparation, and GAAP-compliant reporting across the organization and its related entities — including application of ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 805 (business combinations); maintain the company's accounting policy framework and technical positions, and design internal controls aligned to audit-quality standards to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready records. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — including job-cost accounting and project-level profitability tracking across active communities — partnering with operations and executive leadership to translate results into actionable insights. • Manage cash and treasury operations — bank relationships, debt covenant compliance, and liquidity planning — and coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance with external advisors. • Leverage ERP systems, Power BI, Ramp, Stripe, and integrated financial platforms to automate transaction processing, accelerate reporting cycles, and deliver real-time visibility into operating and project performance. • Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team; drive adoption of automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to scale the function and free the team for higher-value work.

Senior Manager

KPMG • Full time

Jan 2019 - May 2026 • 7 yrs 4 mos

• Senior audit leader for complex clients across healthcare, insurance, not-for-profit, and software industries; accountable for engagement economics, staffing, execution, and client relationships; built, mentored, and developed high-performing teams in a quality-driven, collaborative culture. • Led private and public company audits — including first-year engagements for new and acquired entities — driving adherence to U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAS, and Statutory standards; oversaw opening balance sheet procedures, valuation and due diligence support, and accounting for business combinations and complex debt arrangements. • Leveraged automated testing routines, data analytics, and emerging AI tools to enhance audit efficiency, expand testing coverage, and sharpen risk identification across engagements. • Served as a member of KPMG's National Audit Quality Council, advising leadership on emerging risks, control gaps, and remediation initiatives; partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement enhanced quality responses at the engagement level. • Advised clients on the interpretation and adoption of new accounting standards; researched complex GAAP and Statutory issues and authored technical accounting memos supporting client positions; presented audit findings, financial results, and interactive Power BI visualizations to executive management, audit committees, and boards of directors; drafted audit proposals and partnered with firm leadership to expand client relationships and win new business.