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Erika Howard

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Operations and financial management leader with 10+ years of experience driving treasury, system integrations, and firmwide financial operations within AmLaw 200 environments. Proven ability to lead integrations, improve processes, and implement scalable solutions across cross-functional teams. Combines strong accounting and treasury expertise with hands-on leadership in systems and operational improvement. Seeking a director-level role focused on operations, financial management, and process optimization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Integrations & Financial Operations Manager

Spencer Fane LLP
2026.01 - Current
  • - Lead financial system integrations for M&A activity, including data migration, mapping, validation, and testing
  • - Serve as primary liaison between acquired firms, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless onboarding
  • - Drive integration planning discussions, including roles, rate structures, and billing requirements
  • - Partner with Accounting, IT, and Operations to align systems, workflows, and reporting
  • - Design and deliver training programs to improve system adoption and operational efficiency
  • - Support system upgrades, new workflows, and process improvements across the firm
  • - Act as subject matter expert for financial systems, supporting troubleshooting and optimization
  • - Contribute to firmwide operational strategy by improving processes and supporting scalable growth

Treasury Operations Manager

Spencer Fane LLP
2018.01 - 2026.01
  • - Led firmwide treasury operations across 48+ accounts
  • - Oversaw all cash operations ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • - Managed banking relationships and fraud controls
  • - Drove process improvements and workflow efficiency
  • - Partnered cross-functionally on system enhancements
  • - Led integrations and workflow automation
  • - Developed policies and internal controls

Treasury Specialist

Littler Mendelson P.C.
2015.01 - 2018.01
  • - Managed treasury operations and wires
  • - Approved positive pay exceptions
  • - Maintained banking relationships
  • - Oversaw PayPal deposits

Banking Center Manager → Personal Banker → Accounting Specialist

UMB Financial Corporation | Academy Bank | Berman & Rabin Law Firm
2011.01 - 2015.01
  • - Progressed into leadership roles
  • - Managed audits, compliance, and cash handling
  • - Supported financial services and operations

Education

Diploma -

Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High School

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Financial Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Systems & Integrations (Aderant)
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Internal controls
  • Staff training
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Banking & Vendor Management

Timeline

Accounting Integrations & Financial Operations Manager

Spencer Fane LLP
2026.01 - Current

Treasury Operations Manager

Spencer Fane LLP
2018.01 - 2026.01

Treasury Specialist

Littler Mendelson P.C.
2015.01 - 2018.01

Banking Center Manager → Personal Banker → Accounting Specialist

UMB Financial Corporation | Academy Bank | Berman & Rabin Law Firm
2011.01 - 2015.01

Diploma -

Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High School

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