Manage working capital including Inventory, AR and AP
Prepare and issue monthly financial reports for the internal and external parties in accordance with GAAP
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly analysis of sales performance programs, industry standards, and areas for potential savings
Year End processes including but not limited to: financial statement reconciliation of accounts, coordinating and working with an independent CPA to ensure accuracy in reporting and filing annual taxes, preparing budgets for the next fiscal year
Create and maintain work papers that streamline processes and eliminate human error for various aspects of the business (ie: commission calculation for various programs and spiffs, interest tracking for flooring, and major unit analysis)
Troubleshoot any reporting discrepancies and system issues, but staffing inefficiencies and ways to create synergy amongst the back off team
CFO/Minority Owner
Northwest Steel Erection Inc.
Des Moines, IA
03.2015 - 01.2023
Prepare and issue monthly financial reports for the internal and external parties in accordance with GAAP
Member of the Board of Directors for the Captive Insurance Program
Prepare and analyze departmental budget summaries and reports on a quarterly basis
Resolve any reporting discrepancies, system issues, and various problems resulting from internal or external sources
Cost Accounting
Calculate, file, and remit payroll, sales and use tax payments
Oversee and lead accounting personnel to ensure the proper knowledge and tools are available to work efficiently and effectively
Fixed asset management
Manage working capital including Inventory, AR and AP
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly analysis of Cash Accounts/ Update Weekly Cash Position
Update backlog and cash runoffs on a monthly basis for banking and bonding needs
Gathering of Information in preparation for Annual Review and Other Audits
Controller
Architectural Wall Systems co
West Des Moines, IA
05.2006 - 01.2015
Maintenance of the general ledger and all subsidiary accounts
Prepare and issue monthly financial reports for the internal and external parties in accordance with GAAP
Prepare and analyze departmental budget summaries and reports on a quarterly basis
Trouble shoot any reporting discrepancies, system issues, and various problems resulting from internal or external sources
Prepare and track all Job related and miscellaneous billings
Calculate, file, and remit sales and use tax payments
Oversee and lead 4 direct accounting reports
Fixed asset management
Manage working capital including Inventory, AR and AP
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly analysis of Cash Accounts/ Update Weekly Cash Position
Update backlog and cash runoffs on a monthly basis for banking and bonding needs
Gathering of Information in preparation for Annual Review and Other Audits
Financial Accountant I
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
11.2004 - 11.2004
Reconcile the daily and monthly activity of Principal's Separate, Registered accounts
Pricing duties for differing funds according to a pre-set schedule
Prepare and organize financial statements, audit documentation, and adjusting entries for year-end
Put into order various ad hock requests utilizing the Access database