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Isabel Nilsen

Friendswood,TX

Summary

Successful Leader experienced in financial roles and management. Leveraging 25 years of related experience and top strengths in management, Quote to Cash, project control and process improvement. Proficient financial systems user improving controls, strengthening systems for optimal performance, and establishing effective department workflow maximizing employee compliance, productivity, success, and retention.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

AR Collections Supervisor

ABM Industries Inc.
01.2020 - Current
  • Managing 9119 accounts worth $823MM while supervising a team of 11 collection specialists.
  • Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews, and administered salaries for staff.
  • Document and Quality Control of Contracts and POs for recovery purposes.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major issues to Executive Leadership.
  • Collaborated with Operations Department and Executive Leadership to achieve a continued reduction in DSO.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with VPs, FP&As, and Operations to identify and work through accounts affecting positive cash flow.
  • Collaborated with the Continuous Improvement Process Team to ensure comprehensive end-to-end best-in-class processes.

Accounting & Administration Consultant

Mintra Trainingportal AS
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided oversight and guidance on the finance transformation operations model, directing team members to manage key milestones and deadlines.
  • Managed and lead the implementation of the new operations model for Mintra's newly acquired offices in Scotland, ensuring appropriate staffing, capabilities, and resourcing for all related programs and initiatives.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Tracked contracts, proposals, and waivers to keep billing accurate and resolve variances to maintain accuracy and currency.
  • Contacted clients with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts, and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.

Accounting Manager

Ticketco AS
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Completed monthly payroll for company employees.

Project Controller

Dolphin Geophysical
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Validated project and employment information and completed manual adjustments to financial data.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Cost Controller

Odfjell Drilling Management
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Cost Controller support, to four Finance Managers, in charge of receivables for all Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) in strict accordance with contractual guidelines.
  • Quality assurance of all documentation from Rig Managers, Personnel Coordinators, Rig Controllers, Finance Managers, and others prior to invoicing.
  • Assisted in upper-level decision-making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
  • Handled broad scope of internal processes encompassing daily management of billings, collections, reconciliation, general ledger, and month-end reporting.
  • Reviewed contract financials for compliance ensuring precise and timely processing of receivables.
  • Maintained records of authorized signatures
  • Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
  • Documented productivity and looked for areas of improvement.
  • Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
  • Identified problem areas that led to the realignment of the department to be consistent with "best practices".
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Accounting - VAT, Account Reconciliation

Pricewaterhouse Coopers International
Bergen, Norway

Certificate of Completion - Norwegian Language Level III

NAV
Bergen, Norway

Certificate of Completion - Management And Leadership

Askoy Red Cross
Askoy, Norway

Academia - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

San Jacinto Jr. College
Houston, Texas

Skills

  • Financial Records and Reporting
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Document Control
  • Validation of Discrepancies
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Billing and Collections
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Staff Management
  • Research Skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Aging Balance Management

Languages

Norwegian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

AR Collections Supervisor

ABM Industries Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Accounting & Administration Consultant

Mintra Trainingportal AS
07.2018 - 12.2019

Accounting Manager

Ticketco AS
04.2016 - 07.2018

Project Controller

Dolphin Geophysical
09.2014 - 03.2016

Cost Controller

Odfjell Drilling Management
07.2007 - 07.2012

Certificate of Completion - Accounting - VAT, Account Reconciliation

Pricewaterhouse Coopers International

Certificate of Completion - Norwegian Language Level III

NAV

Certificate of Completion - Management And Leadership

Askoy Red Cross

Academia - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

San Jacinto Jr. College

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