Marcus Roebuck
Temecula
Summary
Results-driven accounting and operations professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in multi-entity financial management, nonprofit accounting, and government compliance. Adept at preparing audited financial statements, leading month-end/year-end closes, and managing complex budgets under GAAP and Government Auditing Standards. Demonstrated success in team leadership, systems implementation, and streamlining processes to meet critical reporting deadlines. Skilled in advanced Excel, QuickBooks, and legacy ERP systems, with a proven track record of building collaborative relationships and ensuring fiscal integrity across diverse organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Rise Up Industries
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll for a community-focused nonprofit, ensuring accurate month-end balance sheets and timely payment schedules.
- Manage vendor relationships and external audits, providing comprehensive reports under nonprofit regulations and tax filing requirements.
- Streamline closing procedures, cutting processing time while upholding GAAP and internal policy standards.
- Lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering skill development and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Bookkeeper (Family Office) & Operations Executive (Blanchard Institute)
Blanchard Companies
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Manage accounting for 12 entities using QuickBooks, including bill entry, invoicing, and classification of transactions
- Reconcile accounts, create journal entries, and prepare monthly financial statements
- Coordinate with external CPA, handle payroll through ADP, and ensure timely payments to suppliers
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; manage sales tax returns and 1099/W-2 filing
- Oversee special projects, interface with owners on reporting, and protect confidentiality of financial records
President & Chief Executive Officer
GAMETIME Development Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Oversaw all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, monthly close, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Utilized QuickBooks and advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) to audit and validate data
- Guided construction, real estate development, and property management projects from planning to completion
- Fostered strategic partnerships, managed client relations, and drove business growth initiatives
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes specifically for cost to complete milestones
- Tracked costs and revenue, against revenue earned as the project progresses with WIP reports.
- First year, was approved for $1.6 million dollar multi-family commerical project.
Subcontractor & Licensing Manager
MaxGen Energy Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated licensing compliance and managed subcontractor relationships for renewable energy services
- Monitored changes in regulations and legislation, advising business units on best practices and risk mitigation
- Liaised with licensors and prepared reports to ensure adherence to state product forms and market conduct standards
Business Development Executive
UJAMAA Construction
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed marketing strategies and networking initiatives to expand the company’s construction portfolio
- Built partnerships with clients, community leaders, and industry professionals to drive sales and project awards
- Managed client relations and led social engagement activities to strengthen brand presence
Contract Compliance Officer
City Colleges of Chicago
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Ensured adherence to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) requirements on multiple contracts
- Reviewed RFPs, proposals, and budgets for compliance; audited liens, certified payrolls, and vendor invoices
- Generated financial payment reports using Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) to validate data and maintain accuracy
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address operational or financial deficiencies and drive improvement plans
- Project managed a portion $251 million dollar Malcolm X College. (Sports Arena: Basketball Gymnasium, Weight Room, Locker rooms, automatic bleachers, fire alarm system inspection)
Auditor / Administrative Service Manager
FedEx Ground
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Audited financial processes, reconciled cash deposits, and ensured compliance with corporate and BCSA standards
- Managed COD information in AS400, supervised daily planning worksheets, and balanced AS400/EASE systems
- Oversaw a 20-person team, including Hazardous Materials, International Packages, and Quality Assurance staff
- Implemented action plans to remedy operational inefficiencies and maintained 100% compliance rates
Grant Accounting – Grant Analyst
Harry S Truman College
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Co-managed $3M in grant budgets, performing monthly/quarterly reporting to secure government reimbursements
- Analyzed and reconciled expenditures, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley and internal audit compliance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce demographic data and strategic plans for additional grant funding
Education
Advanced Accounting Certificate -
Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL02.2010
B.S. - Liberal Studies, Concentration in Business Management/Accounting
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN06.2006
Associate Degree - Sport Management
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2004
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Vendor management
- GAAP adherence
- QuickBooks usage
- Internal controls
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Budget projections
- Invoicing
- Budget development
- Month-end reporting
- Project management
Affiliations
- Special Olympics Orange County-Committee
Languages
2,5
Skills
- Accounting & Bookkeeping: QuickBooks, AP/AR, Bank Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Month-End/Year-End Close
- Compliance & Auditing: Financial Audit, MWBE/BCSA Compliance, Risk Assessment, Vendor Management
- Financial Reporting: Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Government Reimbursements
- Operations & Project Management: Construction & Real Estate Development, Subcontractor Coordination, Process Optimization
- Business Development & Leadership: Strategic Partnerships, Client Relations, Marketing, Team Management
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Data Validation), AS400, EASE, ADP Payroll
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Rise Up Industries
12.2024 - 04.2025
Bookkeeper (Family Office) & Operations Executive (Blanchard Institute)
Blanchard Companies
06.2023 - 02.2025
President & Chief Executive Officer
GAMETIME Development Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2024
Subcontractor & Licensing Manager
MaxGen Energy Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
Business Development Executive
UJAMAA Construction
08.2014 - 06.2018
Contract Compliance Officer
City Colleges of Chicago
10.2012 - 03.2016
Auditor / Administrative Service Manager
FedEx Ground
08.2009 - 10.2012
Grant Accounting – Grant Analyst
Harry S Truman College
08.2009 - 07.2011
Advanced Accounting Certificate -
Harry S Truman College
B.S. - Liberal Studies, Concentration in Business Management/Accounting
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate Degree - Sport Management
Gwinnett Technical College