Executive resume
Marcel Emerson, CPA
Financial Controller | Corporate Accounting & Finance Leader
Executive Profile
Certified Public Accountant and financial executive with 20+ years of progressive experience leading multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audit support, internal controls, and accounting operations. Current Financial Controller in a private-equity environment with responsibility for consolidated reporting, close management, cross-functional financial coordination, and SEC reporting support.
Core Competencies
Corporate controllership • Multi-entity consolidations • Monthly, quarterly and year-end close • Financial reporting • SEC reporting support • U.S. GAAP • Budgeting and forecasting • Cash flow forecasting • Treasury and liquidity management • Audit coordination • Internal controls • Process improvement • Nonprofit accounting • Film production accounting • Team leadership
Professional Experience
1847 Holdings LLC — Financial Controller
- Lead consolidated accounting and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization operating in a private-equity environment.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and supporting schedules.
- Prepare short- and long-term cash-flow forecasts and support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and SEC reporting.
Prince George’s Community College — Accounting Manager
- Directed financial operations for student accounting, billing, receivables, collections, and third-party payer activity.
- Supervised accounting professionals, supported audits, and improved fiscal policies and controls.
Prince George’s Community College — Adjunct Professor, Accounting
- Teach QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, and Payroll Accounting.
- Develop instruction on accounting cycles, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, and internal controls.
Education & Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant — Maryland
- MBA, Finance and Information Technology — Trinity University
- Bachelor of Science, Biology — University of Washington
- Additional Accounting Coursework for CPA Licensure — Prince George’s Community College