JEAN EIDEN
Blaine,USA
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 25+ years of experience and take on a challenging new role.
Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Advanced Volumetric Alliance
12.2023 - Current
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Led budgeting and forecasting initiatives to optimize resource allocation and improve financial performance.
- Implemented internal controls that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced risk of errors.
- Supervised a team of accountants, providing mentorship and fostering professional development.
Assistant Controller
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements under both IFRS and US GAAP. Prepare monthly reporting package.
- Provide analysis on actual financial results vs. forecasting requirements.
- Bank and cash management reporting for multiple entities.
- Supervise accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, operating expenses, and insurance records.
- Supervises and participates in preparation of various financial reporting and analysis.
- Implement and execute proper internal controls to safeguard assets of the Company and insure accuracy of reported financial information. Escalates matter requiring management attention. Documents and tests internal controls.
Accounting Manager
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Manage financial reporting process, including but not limited to general ledger, account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Assisted with the application and implementation of new accounting requirements under US GAAP and IFRS on the financial statements.
- Ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, timely and consistent on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Assist with monthly forecast and annual budget preparation.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions.
- Collaborate with suppliers and customers as needed to resolve AR and AP issues.
Senior Accountant
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Primary backup to payroll processing and reporting.
- Maintain and update fixed assets.
- Reconcile all intercompany transactions on a monthly basis.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial information and business decisions.
- Develop systems for compliance with internal policies/procedures.
Controller
Dolphin Fast Food, Inc.
07.2004 - 07.2016
- Prepare, review, and analyze annual budgets.
- Lead day to day accounting operations of parent company and subsidiaries, including period and yearly financial close and related reporting, account reconciliations, cash management, and fixed assets.
- Develop, oversee, and lead procedures related to general accounting.
- Implement and maintain system of internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Provide initial and ongoing training support including upgrades and implementation of financial systems for all accounting and managerial staff as it relates to corporate accounting procedures.
- Prepare, review, and present all consolidated financial statements to Board of Directors on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Senior Staff Accountant
Dolphin Fast Food, Inc.
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Record all cash receipts, payroll, accounts payable, inventories, petty cash, and depreciation for designated store locations.
- Manage all journal entries for completion of financial statements.
- Create individual and consolidated financial reports for all assigned locations. Generate annual work papers.
- Create, calculate, and distribute all weekly, monthly, and annual financial spreadsheets.
- Process payroll and payroll tax deposits; Submit quarterly and annual payroll reports.
- Maintain inventory on a monthly basis with each location; Streamline reporting process and pricing update process.
Education
MBA -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Business - Accounting
University of Minnesota
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Staff Management
- AP/AR Invoicing
- Payment Disbursement
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Financial Management
- US GAAP and IFRS Principles
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Policies and Procedures
- General Ledger Updates
- Consolidated Financial Statement
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Project Management
- Balance Sheet Management
- Monthly Reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Account reconciliation
- Audits
- GAAP understanding
- General ledger management
- Financial auditing
- Financial data analysis
- Fixed asset management
- Month-end reporting
- Internal controls
- SOX compliance
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Advanced Volumetric Alliance
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
06.2022 - 11.2023
Accounting Manager
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
10.2017 - 06.2022
Senior Accountant
AbelConn, A Celestica Company
12.2016 - 10.2017
Controller
Dolphin Fast Food, Inc.
07.2004 - 07.2016
Senior Staff Accountant
Dolphin Fast Food, Inc.
03.2000 - 07.2004
MBA -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Business - Accounting
University of Minnesota