Elizabeth Musser
Omaha,NE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with a proven track record in multiple facets of finance and accounting. Extensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and strategy while fostering collaborative stakeholder relationships with all members within the organization. Enjoys driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
Resourceful and adaptable, passionate about delivering results and contributing to an organization with passion and purpose.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
First National Bank Omaha
06.2007 - 01.2025
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes with clarity and transparency.
- Successfully managed multiple internal and external audit engagements, ensuring the presentation of timely and accurate information while maintaining positive working relationships with auditors.
- Improved financial performance by over $4MM annually through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenue.
- Coordinated with department heads to create realistic budgets and forecasts that aligned with strategic goals, enhancing performance and departmental accountability.
- Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
- Contributed to long-term planning discussions by providing insightful analysis on industry trends and competitor performance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Enhanced stakeholder confidence by creating financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators for multiple business lines.
- Supported leadership and business line management with special projects and presentations.
- Provided expert guidance during the annual budget process, facilitating alignment between company objectives and resource allocation decisions.
Senior Financial Analyst & Tax Accountant
Omaha World Herald
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained strong relationships with partners, fostering effective communication regarding transactional issues, cash flow, treasury investments and tax estimates.
- Managed cash and short term financing and passive investments. Prepared treasury reports, cash flow statements, debt compliance reporting, board exhibits and stock offering memorandums.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial records to ensure accuracy in reporting income, deductions, and credits.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of St Mary
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Financial reporting, variance and trending analysis
- Audit coordination and completion
- General ledger accounting and reconciliation
- Financial strategy collaboration and development with key business stakeholders
- Process improvement and internal controls/risk management
- Financial statement preparation and communication
- Economic modeling and profitability analysis
- Relationship building, teamwork and collaboration
- KPI development, tracking and evaluation
- Partnering with business leaders to prepare financial forecasts, budgets and performance measurement
Certification
Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal
Timeline
Finance Director
First National Bank Omaha
06.2007 - 01.2025
Senior Financial Analyst & Tax Accountant
Omaha World Herald
05.2005 - 05.2007
Series 27 - Financial and Operations Principal
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of St Mary
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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