Carrie VanderVeen
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished Finance Director with a proven track record at Heritage Homes, Inc., showcasing expertise in strategic financial planning and team leadership. Elevated financial operations through meticulous regulatory compliance and budget management, achieving clean audit reports and securing significant funding. Excelled in mentoring and business process improvement, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Heritage Homes, Inc. / HHI Management Company
03.2008 - Current
- Promoted from Accountant to Finance Manager in November 2012 and then promoted to Finance Director in September 2018.
- Prepared and presented financial information to the Board of Directors and shareholders.
- Acted as Treasurer and Secretary of HHI Management Company.
- Managed the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting staff.
- Handled recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Identified weaknesses and implement improvements for the accounting department.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to internal and external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Achieved significant grants and funding by identifying and applying for them.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards, maintaining company's reputation and integrity.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Spearheaded a payroll conversion, improving the user experience for all employees.
- Reviewed the Form 5500 and prepared reports for the Form 990.
- Implemented a 401k retirement plan and administered ongoing activities.
- Administered payroll for 100+ employees using ADP, Dominion Systems, and Paycom services.
Accountant
Hardy Partners, Inc.
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Handled all aspects of accounting for a nationally recognized franchise from inception.
- Setup accounting software, general ledger, specialized financial reports, and invoices.
- Established and implemented accounting policies and procedures for the startup corporation.
- Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and yearly state and federal returns as needed.
Staff Accountant
Unified Title & Settlement, LLC
03.2003 - 06.2007
- Assisted in transition process from Peachtree to MAS 90 software.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
- Held position of customer and vendor management liaison for the accounting department.
- Assisted with the month end process, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Improved and documented training process and trained new staff accountants.
- Helped the IT department with the development of accounting modules.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids12-2010
BBA - Accounting Information Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids05-2007
Skills
- Team building and management
- Performance Management
- Planning and coordination
- Strategic financial planning
- Budget Management
- General ledger accounting
- Business process improvement
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Accountant
Hardy Partners, Inc.
03.2010 - 08.2012
Finance Director
Heritage Homes, Inc. / HHI Management Company
03.2008 - Current
Staff Accountant
Unified Title & Settlement, LLC
03.2003 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Valley State University
BBA - Accounting Information Management
Davenport University
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