Christopher Rylander
Accountant
Ashby,MN
Summary
Dedicated Finance Professional with 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Demonstrated talents in accuracy and efficiency and creating impactful strategies to achieve business objectives and increase revenue. Excellent leadership skills with business optimization expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Manager
Western Prairie Human Services
Elbow Lake, MN
06.2021 - Current
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
- Supervises and monitors disbursements of maintenance grants, payroll, administrative payments, vendor payments in all programs.
- Plans and implements agency wide budget process across Social Services, Region IV Adult Mental Health and Assertive Community Treatment plus assisting program staff in developing individual unit budgets, and assemble and publish all budget drafts.
- Does necessary research on budget problem areas and prepare and suggest alternative procedures, which would enhance the fiscal status of the agency.
- Analyzes and interprets fiscal reports so that the information is useful in available form
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to be consistent with laws and regulations to promote efficient unit operation
UI Field Auditor
State Of MN
Fergus Falls, MN
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Makes decisions based on law and defends decisions to court of appeals if need be.
- Write and review audit summaries, prepare case files, assist employers with reports/requirements
Accountant
Douglas County Hospital
Alexandria, MN
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Generated monthly revenue and usage reports, generated after payroll reports.
- Quarterly audits and reports
- Write and implement processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Work on ADP Payroll system build.
- Productivity reports for departments.
- Monthly hospital stats, monthly journal entries.
- reconcile monthly bills and bank statements.
- Create Macros and VBAs to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
Financial modeling
Advanced financial analysis
Budgeting and financial management
Quickbooks
Advanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
Financial reporting and analysis
MS Excel expert
Timeline
Fiscal Manager
Western Prairie Human Services
06.2021 - Current
UI Field Auditor
State Of MN
07.2016 - 07.2021
Accountant
Douglas County Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY