Zachary Buxton
Nixa
Summary
Professional with several years leading financial planning and oversight in harmony with executives. Seasoned expert with well-rounded background effectively guiding various financial projects and processes. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting, reporting, and special project activities to support executive decision-making. Highly adaptable to accomplish goals in fast-paced environments. Specializing in financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Xtreme Exteriors Roofing & Siding
02.2022 - Current
- Provided daily financial oversight for multi-state company
- Managed a team of 3 to make sure tasks were handled and job tracking was correct
- Worked with title companies to submit and receive draws on many projects at once
- Worked closely with tax preparer to prepare year end and quarterly reporting
- Monitored CRMs for data tracking (JobNimbus, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Buildertrend)
Senior Accountant
NewStream Enterprises
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Oversaw accounts receivable and prepared customer invoices
- Worked closely with management on closing the financial months in a 5-day period
- Worked with freight carriers to make sure deliveries were scheduled and arrived
- Prepared yearly budgets and forecasts for the company with upper management's help
Accounting Services Supervisor
Jenkins CPA
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared tax returns for clients: 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S and 990
- Reviewed accounting for various companies to check for accuracy
- Managed accounting and payroll team
- Helped with outsourcing accounting for various companies including non-profits
Staff Accountant
BRS CPAs & Advisors
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked on tax returns for clients: 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S and 990
- Prepared compilations and preparations for clients in various industries
- Taught interns tax regulations and laws
- Operated as outsourced bookkeeper for clients
- Performed research for various tax issues
Graduate Assistant
School of Accountancy
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted teachers with research for publications
- Helped students to resolve grading issues and any technical problems they might have
- Set up online courses for students learning
- Tutored students in various accounting courses
Tax Intern
Fritz, Nippes, & Associates
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Completed various tax returns that include: 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S
- Utilized QuickBooks to verify and update client records for compliance
- Performed accounting adjustments to ensure accuracy of client financial statements
- Maintained records to monitor progress of client tax return submissions
Education
Master of Accountancy -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2014
Skills
- GAAP reporting knowledge
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Tax compliance
- Sales forecasting
- Thomson Reuters expertise
- Experience with Quickbooks
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- CRM management
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year
- Hometown Hero
Timeline
CFO
Xtreme Exteriors Roofing & Siding
02.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
NewStream Enterprises
07.2018 - 02.2022
Accounting Services Supervisor
Jenkins CPA
11.2017 - 05.2018
Staff Accountant
BRS CPAs & Advisors
01.2016 - 11.2017
Tax Intern
Fritz, Nippes, & Associates
01.2015 - 05.2015
Graduate Assistant
School of Accountancy
06.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Accountancy -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University