Fray

Results-driven accounting and financial operations professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience across legal services, hospitality, and entertainment organizations. Expertise in financial reporting, operational accounting, trust and escrow management, payroll administration, process improvement, and team leadership.

Accounting Manager - WORLD CHOICE INVESTMENTS, LLC - Pigeon Forge, TN

(2022-09 - 2024-11)

• Managed accounting operations for multiple hospitality and entertainment venues.
• Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable, deposits, and operational accounting functions.
• Assisted with implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Prepared month-end journal entries and supported annual audit preparation.

Accounting Manager - MOTLEY RICE, LLC - Mount Pleasant, SC

(2008-01 - 2018-05)

• Directed daily accounting operations including payroll, trust accounting, billing, and settlement disbursements.
• Supported a nationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm with monthly revenues exceeding $12 million.
• Developed innovative workflows and reporting procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Supervised staff accountants and settlement processors.

Director of Accounting - RICHARDSON, PATRICK, WESTBROOK & BRICKMAN, LLC - Mount Pleasant, SC

(2002-03 - 2007-12)

• Instrumental in startup and financial infrastructure development of the firm.
• Directed payroll, billing, trust accounting, settlement coordination, and financial reporting.
• Managed operating and escrow accounts with annual assets exceeding $500 million.
• Ensured compliance with South Carolina Bar IOLTA regulations.

University of South Carolina – Aiken