Bettie J. Auch
Louisburg
Summary
Experienced financial and accounting executive and proven leader with 30+ years in finance and operations management. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financials controls and processes in addition to financial systems management in multiple industries. Hands-on leader with strong business acumen and analytical mindset.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller/Sr. Director of Accounting
ExplorUS
Overland Park
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Validated systems and procedures to support program implementation and streamline auditing processes.
- Mentored accounting staff in best practices for financial management.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Lead the implementation of NetSuite and integrated financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
VP Finance and Accounting
Absolute Beauty, LLC dba Beauty Brands
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Senior executive that manages Accounting, Payroll and Treasury functions.
- Provides executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
- Manage processes for financial and cash forecasting.
- Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversees internal payroll processing and multi-state payroll and tax filings.
- Manages banking relations including debt covenant compliance reporting.
- Manages relationships with insurance brokerage firm and employee benefit plan providers ensuring adequate policies are in place at market rates and in compliance with federal law.
Contracted Controller Consultant
Pro 31 Tax and Accounting
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided clients with financial statement compilation services and other financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
- Charged with preparing annual financial statements for over 30 properties and assisted in HUD audit preparation.
- Prepared corporate, personal, and non-profit tax returns for various clients.
Controller
EIKO Global, LLC
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed the accounting department personnel as well as all accounting functions.
- Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements and reporting packages.
- Responsible for preparing the annual audit and reporting.
- Oversaw the accounting for foreign subsidiaries and recording of currency exchange gains and losses.
- Responsible for auditing contracts, coordinating implementation of accounting policies and control procedures; assisted in implementing systems for general accounting.
- A company that manufactures and distributes an extensive range of lighting products sold through multiple distribution channels throughout the world.
Controller/Accounting Manager
Beauty Brands, LLC
07.2007 - 09.2015
- Responsible for financial reporting and all related accounting functions in a retail and service environment with 60 retail stores and E-Commerce Sales.
- Developed a reliable, accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting process.
- Developed and implemented accounting policies and standards.
- Responsible for managing the financial funds flow and purchase accounting transactions for private equity acquisition in 2013.
Accounting Analysis and Information Manager
AMC Theatres Inc
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Responsible for management and analysis of theatre credit card and cash collections, related asset balances and applicable internal control documentation.
- Responsible for establishing internal controls for the POS; payroll accounts general ledger reconciliation process and the debt processes.
Accounting Manager
Time Warner Cable
05.2000 - 06.2005
- Managed the regional accounting team and accounting functions for cable property, projects, and services.
- Managed the project development and installation, configuration, and training of KRONOS automatic timekeeping system for 900 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Impeccable Integrity
- Accounting Systems/Conversions
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Inventory Management
- Passionate/Inspirational
- Leadership/Mentoring
- Analytical/ Critical Thinker
- CPA Certified
Certification
CPA Certification
Timeline
Controller/Sr. Director of Accounting
ExplorUS
10.2023 - 12.2025
VP Finance and Accounting
Absolute Beauty, LLC dba Beauty Brands
07.2020 - 10.2023
Contracted Controller Consultant
Pro 31 Tax and Accounting
02.2018 - 07.2020
Controller
EIKO Global, LLC
09.2015 - 02.2018
Controller/Accounting Manager
Beauty Brands, LLC
07.2007 - 09.2015
Accounting Analysis and Information Manager
AMC Theatres Inc
06.2005 - 07.2007
Accounting Manager
Time Warner Cable
05.2000 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
Kansas State University