Support the month end close process with journal entry postings in SAP, analysis, and reporting to HFM
Oversee eSOX policies, internal controls, standard works,, and provide updates in Archer
Manage intercompany payables and balances (domestic & international)
Perform cost accounting processes such as COPQ reporting, recognizing R&O, standard cost roll up, pricing analysis, and BOM analysis for both the production and MRO plant; equaling approx. 3,000 parts
Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation, and submission, of reports/forecasts
Assist with monthly account reconciliations
Support annual physical inventory count, the transition to cycle counting, E&O reporting, and conduct audits
Implemented process improvement procedures
Participated in multiple CORE events
Actively communicate with all departments at H&W and, other businesses and leaders across Collins/RTX
Assist with ad-hoc projects
Sr. Accounting Analyst
Casey’s General Stores
Des Moines, IA
10.2021 - 05.2023
Led team members in troubleshooting complex accounting and system transactions
Took ownership of new controls and implemented process improvement procedures
Assisted with preparation of monthly cash reconciliations, general ledger, and financial statements
Managed relevant FP&A processes such as: short-term planning, budgeting, outlooks and forecasts
Performed duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Performed continuous monitoring of key reports to troubleshoot systemic issues early in the process
Worked closely with Fuel I.T Dept
To build automation systems for 60,000 monthly invoices, BOLs, and delivery tickets
Monitored daily inventory for 4,000 stores, and resolved ledger discrepancies with only a 0.01% error rate
Carried out testing and research during the software system conversion to Right Angle
Oversaw and managed Casey’s Partners website
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
Des Moines, IA
10.2020 - 09.2021
Fostered successful relationships with 30+ clients
Advised a total of $400 thousand in assets
Prepared financial analysis and forecasting reports for each individual client
Valued understanding the client’s needs, goals, and concerns to build long-term relationships
Built a pipeline of prospects through referred leads given by current clients
Developed a personalized approach to tailor and uncover financial solutions
Strong understanding of tax, insurance, securities, financial tools, market trends, and regulations
Worked in an environment with varied experiences and perspectives that emphasizes teamwork
Recruiting Manager. Finance & Accounting
Robert Half International
Des Moines, IA
10.2019 - 05.2020
Pre-planned 100 daily recruiting and marketing calls, interviews, and meetings
Recorded recruiting metrics for success rate analysis
Designed and modified recruiting procedures and pipelines to be efficient and effective
Networked with employers and employees to build matrix pools
Provided continuous communication to forecast and anticipate hiring needs in the market
Negotiated contracts with employers to assure best interest and profitability
Achieved staffing objectives by evaluating candidates and advising managers
Worked as a team to help everyone be successful
Accounts Payable Specialist
Huhtamaki, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
11.2018 - 12.2019
Took initiatives and discussed time consuming processes to improve workflow
Ensured accurate cost allocation to corresponding PO by using job codes
Managed 5 high-volume accounts across the United States
User input error rate of 0.0005% (1/2,000) while manually keying invoices
Identified and resolved overdue/miscalculated invoices
Completed weekly check runs and ACH payments
Billing / Accounts Receivable - Logistics Freight
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, MO
11.2017 - 10.2018
Assisted in the testing and crossover of new payment system, JD Edwards
Coordinated, analyzed, and interpreted contracts with project managers
Managed the EDI software to assure invoice accuracy and resolutions
Audited projects with complicated invoicing requirements
Consistently doubled the monthly invoicing quota of 750 invoices
Worked with international carriers in Canada and England
Education
Bachelor of Science, Public Accounting -
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
05.2017
Skills
SAP
ERP
Sharepoint
Tableau
OnTrac
Hyperion
Archer
RightAngle
JD Edwards
Salesforce
Oracle
OnBase
Monochrome
Microsoft Suite
Industries
Aerospace
Commodity
Manufacturing
Engineering
Financial Services
Public Accounting
Logistics
Construction
Recruiting
Sales
Public Service
Volunteer Experience
5 Voices System: Presenter, 2019
Love Your Melon: College ambassador, 2015-2017
Group Dynamic: Disney World Leadership Experience: College ambassador, 2014
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. 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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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