HEIDI KRUGER
Newnan,GA
Summary
Finance and Controlling professional with 30 years of experience in financial oversight and reporting. Demonstrated success in managing multi-million dollar budgets and enhancing ROI through collaborative leadership across business units. Skilled in implementing policies that ensure accurate financial stewardship and compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Reel Security Corp.
Sherman Oaks, CA
2024.05 - Current
- Executes monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy in payroll journal entries and benefit accruals to support timely financial reporting.
- Implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for six legal entities.
- Oversees daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
- Coordinates all company tax filings and audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Analyzes growth opportunities monthly, providing comprehensive risk assessments and profitability analysis to the owner.
- Cultivates strong relationships with external vendors, CPA, legal teams, and banking liaisons to ensure confidentiality and effective collaboration.
- Mentored two direct reports through weekly meetings, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Manages a fleet of 11 vehicles across three states, overseeing service schedules and registration renewals efficiently.
Accounting Manager, Contract
Bleakley Bavol Denman and Grace
Tampa, FL
2023.11 - 2024.03
- Processed monthly invoices of $100K-$150K and executed weekly check runs to ensure timely payments.
- Oversaw accuracy of all operating expenditures, including hard and soft costs.
- Prepared quarterly forecasts to align spending with revenue and ensure positive cash flow.
- Developed annual budget using caret legal software, ensuring accurate financial documentation and alignment with organizational goals.
- Generated monthly analyses of accounts receivable, comparing billed versus collected hours and tracking expenses for financial oversight.
- Reviewed and approved daily positive pay files to mitigate fraudulent activity with the bank.
- Analyzed billing and collection figures by attorney, compiling reports for partners.
- Initiated retainer requests, applied trust account funds, reconciled accounts, and followed up with clients.
Head of Controlling, Contract
Hella, Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
2023.05 - 2023.11
- Executed sales, turnover, investment, and reimbursement planning for sales & automotive units, enhancing alignment with department heads.
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of all evaluations and key performance indicators across organizational units.
- Directed monthly two-day financial close within SAP for two business units, preparing journal entries and analyzing inter-company hedges.
- Developed and analyzed key performance indicators to aid cost planning and guide quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
- Identified improvement opportunities for economic feasibility, developed action plans, and monitored implementation to optimize costs and gross margin.
- Collaborated with colleagues in Romania and Mexico to review financials, including P&L and balance sheets, facilitating informed business recommendations.
- Supported growth initiatives through strategic hiring aligned with product segment profitability.
Director of Finance (Consultant)
Quality MedGroup Holdings, LLC
Sarasota, FL
2022.09 - 2023.03
- Managed accounting functions through QuickBooks Online and Bill.com for invoicing, expense payments, revenue cycle, report generation, and billing across 4 companies.
- Prepared a daily cash flow forecast by monitoring incoming payments and expenses and forecasting what is expected in any given month.
- Prepared the annual budget in QuickBooks.
- Developed weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting that provides insight into the financial health of the business. (Customer Income Summary, AR Aging, Monthly Forecasting, Monthly and YTD Balance sheet and Profit & Loss statements review, and AP).
- Worked closely with management by providing business recommendations on how to decrease expenses and increase revenue.
- Developed customer profitability reports using the 80/20 rule and collaborated with management on implementation strategies.
- Developed Travel & Expense guidelines and reporting template for the company.
Accountant (Consultant)
Buckhead FMV, LLC
2021.12 - 2022.09
- Managed all the accounting functions through QuickBooks Online for invoicing, expense payments, revenue cycle, report generation, and billing.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, delivering insights on business health through Customer Income Summary, WIP reporting, AR Aging, Monthly Forecasting, and reviews of Monthly and YTD Balance sheets and Profit & Loss statements.
- Prepared a daily cash flow forecast by monitoring incoming payments and expenses and forecasting what is expected in any given month.
- Prepared the annual budget in QuickBooks.
- Collaborated with an external CPA firm related to taxes and other accounting issues.
- Utilized the TimeSolv and Rubex systems for project tracking and billing as well as revenue reporting.
- Cultivated business relationships with clients and identified networking opportunities to expand the customer base.
Accountant/HR Professional (Consultant)
Line Creek Brewing/Alo Farms
Peachtree City, GA
2020.07 - 2021.12
- Oversaw accounting and HR functions using QuickBooks Online for 2 companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Prepared monthly financial statements to support management decision-making processes.
- Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate cash flow records.
- Managed daily financial transactions for brewing operations and farm activities.
Retail Donor Program Coordinator/Grant Writer
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Raleigh, NC
2018.12 - 2020.07
- Managed grant writing and the Retail Donor program by building relationships with new and existing vendors and grocers to secure food donations for non-profit organizations. Developed relationships with 17 new retail donors in 6 months; arranged direct connections between retail donors and 15 agencies serving food insecure individuals; streamlined operations by reducing truck routes by 45%, securing an average of 90K+ additional pounds of food per month. Performed budgeting initiatives and conducted financial research to write grant proposals, securing funding for program support.
Accounting & Operations Manager (Consultant)
Xcel Movement & Performance
Raleigh, North Carolina
2018.04 - 2018.09
- Implemented accounting, payroll, marketing, and client retention systems for local sports orthopedist, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting financial management through medical billing, forecasting, and budgeting
- Managed daily accounting operations and ensured compliance with financial policies.
- Coordinated month-end closing activities and reconciled financial statements.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for timely transactions.
R&D Controller / Project Resource Manager
Bayer Crop Science
Pittsburgh, PA & Research Triangle Park, NC
2012.11 - 2017.11
- Supported group financial KPI reviews and partnered with development leadership to track functional spending, billing activity, target progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Supported U.S. legal entity reporting by preparing monthly earnings reviews for accounting and business partners and contributing to global forecasting and KPI reporting for an annual $60 million budget.
- Delivered concise financial analysis for Vice President R&D, highlighting key risks and opportunities for decision-making.
- Built Bayer North American reporting procedure aligned with IAS38 guidance for development expenses and completed pre- and post-project analysis to strengthen ROI review.
- Created a risk mitigation process by reviewing project database figures and regulatory proposals.
- Supported launch of North American project management committee to identify future growth opportunities and structure support for business projects and commercialization logistics across all units.
SAP FICO Business Analyst
Bayer Business and Technology Services
2008.01 - 2012.11
- Maintained global finance operations through SAP, providing functional support for finance modules including general ledger and financial analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst R&D and Income Statement
Bayer Material Science
2000.01 - 2008.01
- Proposed, audited, and managed a $2.0 million Government Contract (first ever for Bayer Material Science) and analyzed expenses for accuracy to ensure Government grant compliance.
- Oversaw reporting and accounting for 145 headcount across 6 business units, driving monthly variance analysis, quarterly forecasting, and budgeting.
- Prepared quarterly net sales variances and CFR01 statements with an emphasis on Intangibles, Amortization, and Capitalization.
Accounts Payable Operational Leader
Bayer
1997.01 - 2000.01
Credit & Receivable Specialist
Bayer
1996.01 - 1997.01
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PASkills
- SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, BrioQuery, Business Warehouse, Word, OneNote, Lync, Outlook, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, Swatt, Pace, Skype, DataOne, Quickbooks, SalesForce, TimeSolv, Rubex, Efile, Billcom, Xero, NetSuite, RamSoft USA, ADP, Caret legal
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Tax compliance
- Budget development
Personal Information
- Title: CONTROLLING AND FINANCE LEADER
- Availability: willing to relocate
Timeline
Financial Controller
Reel Security Corp.
2024.05 - Current
Accounting Manager, Contract
Bleakley Bavol Denman and Grace
2023.11 - 2024.03
Head of Controlling, Contract
Hella, Inc.
2023.05 - 2023.11
Director of Finance (Consultant)
Quality MedGroup Holdings, LLC
2022.09 - 2023.03
Accountant (Consultant)
Buckhead FMV, LLC
2021.12 - 2022.09
Accountant/HR Professional (Consultant)
Line Creek Brewing/Alo Farms
2020.07 - 2021.12
Retail Donor Program Coordinator/Grant Writer
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
2018.12 - 2020.07
Accounting & Operations Manager (Consultant)
Xcel Movement & Performance
2018.04 - 2018.09
R&D Controller / Project Resource Manager
Bayer Crop Science
2012.11 - 2017.11
SAP FICO Business Analyst
Bayer Business and Technology Services
2008.01 - 2012.11
Senior Financial Analyst R&D and Income Statement
Bayer Material Science
2000.01 - 2008.01
Accounts Payable Operational Leader
Bayer
1997.01 - 2000.01
Credit & Receivable Specialist
Bayer
1996.01 - 1997.01
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Clarion University of Pennsylvania