Amanda Stricker
Alpine,WY
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/CFO
Hawkins, Kominsky, DeVries & Associates, PC
01.2019 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
- Fostered an environment promoting continuous improvement empowering employees to identify opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
- Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
- Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
- Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
- Evaluated investment opportunities diligently, contributing to informed decisions regarding potential projects and their expected returns.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
Vice President of Finance
Habitat For Humanity Portland
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Led a diverse team of staff and volunteers, fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration and professional growth.
- Secured significant funding through effective grant writing, increasing the organization''s capacity to serve its constituents.
- Managed budgets responsibly, aligning resources with strategic priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline.
- Collaborated with external organizations on joint initiatives, maximizing impact through shared resources and expertise.
- Championed diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the organization resulting in strengthened relationships among staff members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Senior Accountant
TD Consulting Group, PC
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
Certified Public Accountant
Hawkins, Kominsky, DeVries & Associates, PC
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software solutions, resulting in reduced errors and improved financial reporting.
- Enhanced financial decision-making for the organization by providing accurate budget forecasts and variance analyses.
- Ensured timely completion of monthly and annual financial statements, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Improved internal controls by identifying weaknesses and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Managed complex tax filings for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax laws.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, leading to increased efficiency within the finance department.
- Mentored junior staff members in accounting best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Supported senior leadership by providing comprehensive financial analyses for critical business decisions.
- Contributed to long-term growth planning through careful evaluation of investment opportunities based on detailed ROI assessments.
- Championed ethical standards within the organization by adhering to industry best practices in all aspects of accounting operations.
- Ensured financial compliance with all relevant regulations by staying current on changes in accounting standards and legislation.
- Advised clients on tax planning strategies, helping them minimize liabilities while adhering to tax laws and regulations.
- Implemented internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets and expenditures.
- Setup accounts, ledgers and reporting systems per GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed regulations and guidelines to confirm business accounting practices adhered to GAAP standards.
- Created accounts, wrote ledgers and set up reporting systems based on GAAP standards and regulations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Budget Administration
- Labor Relations
- KPI Management
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Budget Development
- Partnership Development
- Investor Relations
- Business Administration
- Financial Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Hiring
- Small Business Operations
Certification
Licensed Certified Public Accountant, Wyoming (OR Inactive)
Timeline
Owner/CFO
Hawkins, Kominsky, DeVries & Associates, PC
01.2019 - Current
Vice President of Finance
Habitat For Humanity Portland
10.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Accountant
TD Consulting Group, PC
08.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Public Accountant
Hawkins, Kominsky, DeVries & Associates, PC
12.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wyoming
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