Alica Bachledova
Deptford
Summary
Versatile accounting & finance leader with expertise in public and private financial reporting, cost accounting, forecasting, and analysis. Track record of transformative leadership in growing organizations. Skilled in improving controls and processes while achieving financial targets and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - Finance Integration
Coperion, A Hillenbrand Company
08.2023 - Current
- Support integration initiatives via day-to-day project management including reduction of Aged AR and Operating Model Implementation
- Manage ad-hoc projects such as implementation of credit check software within the Salesforce implementation and ongoing expense control through the Spend Control Tower (SCT)
- Serve as a point-of-contact to stakeholders across the business to facilitate completion of integration initiatives across the Finance organization
Corporate Controller
Lasko Products
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for overall leadership and direction of General and Plant Accounting including oversight of 4-7 direct reports across 3 plant locations
- Implemented new standard cost roll process to facilitate improvements in pricing and cost control
- Developed and implemented internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and decrease month-end close from ~8 to 5 days
- Worked closely with other departments such as IT, HR, Legal and Tax on various projects
Corporate Controller
Cardone Industries
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for overall leadership and direction of Controlling group & driving continuous improvements in both strategic initiatives and day-to-day processes
- Lead monthly close process; oversee accounting manager and staff; ensure timely reporting of results
- Prepared and presented reporting to private equity owner covering actual results, performance to budget, and related commentary
- Drove SOX compliance by establishing new procedures and enhancing existing controls
- Prepared consolidated financial statements and notes; lead annual audit and remediation of any findings.
Controller
Coperion Corporation, A Hillenbrand Company
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed team of 8 accountants servicing U.S Operations for multiple divisions of German-based parent
- Responsible for all areas of accounting and FP&A including SOX compliance, cost accounting, financial reporting, AP/AR, budgeting, cost management, and variance analysis
- Drove control compliance and reduction of findings from external and internal audits
- Accountable for P&L and Balance Sheet targets; collaborated across functions to understand and manage company results.
Sr. Accountant - SEC
Hillenbrand
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared complex accounting for SEC filings including statement of cash flows, guarantor footnote, FASB ASU impact analysis, and asset impairment testing
- Led development of global policies and internal control improvements while developing relationships with local teams to enhance collaboration across the enterprise.
Senior Internal Auditor
Hillenbrand
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Planned and lead audits covering: SOX Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Financial Statements Accuracy, User Access, and Internal Control Improvements
- Worked with local management to develop process improvements during on-site reviews of subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland, Russia, India, China, and Mexico.
Senior Auditor
KPMG LLP
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Oversaw audit engagements, reviewed internal controls, and performed audit procedures in numerous industries across all areas of accounting
- Trained and supervised junior staff members while serving as client-facing audit lead.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American University
05.2012
Skills
- Dual Accounting and FP&A Expertise
- US GAAP & SOX Compliance
- Managing People & Developing Organizations
- Improving Processes
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant, VBOA License 41604
Timeline
Director - Finance Integration
Coperion, A Hillenbrand Company
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Controller
Lasko Products
07.2022 - 08.2023
Corporate Controller
Cardone Industries
01.2022 - 07.2022
Controller
Coperion Corporation, A Hillenbrand Company
10.2018 - 12.2021
Sr. Accountant - SEC
Hillenbrand
11.2016 - 09.2018
Senior Internal Auditor
Hillenbrand
01.2015 - 11.2016
Senior Auditor
KPMG LLP
08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
American University
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