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Donna Cook

Waterloo,NY

Summary

Accounting Manager with extensive experience in accounting, excelling in audits and general ledger accounting. Proven track record in enhancing compliance processes and leading successful tax and financial

audits. Strong analytical skills combined with effective team collaboration drive operational excellence and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

ITT, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
  • Lead monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Analyzed variances in budget vs. actual performance, recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Lead fixed asset process from creation of project appropriation request to capitalization.

Senior Financial Analsyst

ITT, Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations at a corporate level.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enhance reporting accuracy.

Senior Tax Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Streamline and standardize sales & use tax filings across Xylem units. Develop and improve sales & use tax procedures.
  • Lead Xylem sales & use tax audits.

Compliance Analyst

Johnson Service Group Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Identify and remediate areas of risk for Xylem, Inc.
  • DOA & SOD re-certifications.

Unit Controller

Sodexo USA
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Manage busy facilities office, including all finance duties.
  • Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Senior Financial Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • All financial planning & analysis for three different HFM units.
  • Manage fixed assets database at a corporate level.
  • HFM facilitator for a global shared services unit.

Senior Financial Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2015
  • Prepare month end journal entries and maintain balance sheet analysis.
  • Ensure correct product cost, overhead rates and labor rates.
  • Audit lead for site and responsible for site control documentation and narratives to ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance.


Education

MS Accounting W/Concentration in Auditing

American Public University
Charles Town, WV
04-2022

Skills

  • Audit Support
  • Financial Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Fixed asset management
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • OneStream
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Month-end reporting
  • Excel
  • Internal controls

Timeline

Accounting Manager

ITT, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Senior Financial Analsyst

ITT, Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2024

Senior Tax Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022

Compliance Analyst

Johnson Service Group Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2022

Unit Controller

Sodexo USA
06.2018 - 10.2019

Senior Financial Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Financial Analyst

Xylem, Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2015

MS Accounting W/Concentration in Auditing

American Public University

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