Shawn Holdeman

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Emphasis in Public Accounting)

Graduated: April 2025

Relevant coursework: auditing, tax preparation, financial reporting, cost accounting

Built expertise in inventory cost management, procurement strategy, and financial compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Apex Heli Support, Phoenix, AZ

Financial Controller | September 2025 – Present

• Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts supporting growth, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow management and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Manage the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor invoice review, payment processing, and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Manage accounts receivable for company-owned properties, including billing leaseholders and monitoring collections.
• Analyze work orders and OTC invoices to evaluate job-level profitability, cost efficiency, and margin performance.
• Administer multi-state payroll, including employee deductions and tax withholdings, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Process payments to independent contractors and manage 1099 reporting and year-end filings in compliance with IRS requirements.
• Identify vendor billing errors and tax discrepancies, supporting cost recovery and strengthening internal controls.
• Perform variance analysis and detailed cost reviews to identify cost overruns, operational inefficiencies, and performance trends.
• Coordinate with external accountants on tax preparation, audits, and year-end close activities.
• Negotiate and manage the financial aspects of vendor contracts and procurement to improve cost effectiveness.
• Utilize QuickBooks and advanced Excel to perform forecasting, financial modeling, and expense analysis.

Glendale Blackhawk Maintenance, Glendale, AZ

Parts and Procurement Manager – Aviation | August 2024 – September 2025

• Led financial and operational controls for the transition to FAA Part 145, strengthening internal controls and audit readiness.
• Directed purchasing and vendor relationships, performing cost analysis and budget forecasting to support executive planning and spending decisions.
• Established standardized procurement, documentation, and compliance procedures to improve traceability and financial accuracy.
• Managed purchase orders, returns, and shipment records, ensuring proper expense recognition and accurate supporting documentation.
• Delivered analytical reports to the Financial Director highlighting sales trends and inventory investment opportunities.
• Performed cycle counts and reconciled inventory records to the system, reducing inventory variances and improving financial reporting accuracy.
• Supervised a team of five and led a department-wide reorganization, restoring full traceability across more than 30,000 components.
• Contributed to the drafting of the Repair Station Manual (RSM) and strengthened internal documentation controls.

Vertex Aviation Services, Burlington, WA

Parts & Marketing Manager – Aviation | June 2020 – September 2023

• Managed inventory valuation and procurement accounting for over 5,000 aviation parts using Quantum Maintenance software.
• Implemented inventory control and reporting processes that improved cost tracking, financial accuracy, and accountability.
• Administered vendor contracts, purchase orders, and returns, ensuring accurate expense processing and proper financial documentation.
• Prepared sales and performance reports used by management to evaluate revenue trends and operational profitability.
• Trained staff on system usage, documentation standards, and procurement and inventory accounting procedures to support consistent financial reporting.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Emphasis in Public Accounting)

Graduated: April 2025

Relevant coursework: auditing, tax preparation, financial reporting, cost accounting

Built expertise in inventory cost management, procurement strategy, and financial compliance