Jill Jahnke
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated Senior Finance Leader with over 15 years of experience driving financial strategies, managing teams, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of optimizing financial performance, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and leading successful cross-functional projects. Skilled in financial planning and analysis, budget management, and process improvement. Adept at building and developing strong teams to achieve organizational goals. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic organization committed to growth and innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Finance/HR/IT
Hyphn
Portland, OR
01.2013 - Current
- Direct and oversee the financial, human resources and internet technology activities of the organization
- Work collaboratively with fellow Executive team members to achieve strategic initiative goals and provide for a healthy, productive work environment
- Ensure budgets, cash flow forecasts, financial reports and accounting procedures are produced accurately within required time frames
- Continuously improve accounting systems, policies, and practices to ensure diligent compliance with accounting standards and best practices, while optimizing efficiency
- Plan, coordinate and execute the annual budget process
- Oversee the annual independent financial audit/review engagement
- Ensure compliance with bank covenants and reporting requirements.
Controller
Step Three Ltd dba Sandal Tree
Honolulu, HI
06.2005 - 01.2013
- Reporting to the CEO, oversaw all financial operations, including general ledger, financial statements/taxes, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash flow management
- Collaborated with the CEO to drive sales, profitability, cash flow, and established business goals and objectives
- Additionally served as HR & IT Director leading and implementing all technology processes and platforms.
Accounting Manager
Friedlander Cherwon Capper LLP
San Rafael, CA
10.1998 - 06.2002
- Responsible for overall management of the audit, review or tax engagement, which includes supervision of Staff Accountants, identification of accounting or tax issues, and development and maintenance of client relationships (multiple industries, retail, franchises, non-profit, manufacturers, distributors, forensic accounting)
- Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP and followed through with preparation of tax returns.
Education
9 month CFO Program: Focus on Scenario Planning, M&A & Leadership -
Columbia Business College
01.2022
Bachelor of Science: Accounting -
University of Hawaii
Skills
- Financial reporting oversight
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- ERP Implementation
- Budget forecasting
- Financial forecasting and modeling
- Microsoft
- Google Suite
- NetSuite
Accomplishments
Completed the Ironman race in New Zealand in 2018 proving that "anything is possible" with determination, training and dedication.
Certification
- CPA License
Timeline
Senior Director of Finance/HR/IT
Hyphn
01.2013 - Current
Controller
Step Three Ltd dba Sandal Tree
06.2005 - 01.2013
Accounting Manager
Friedlander Cherwon Capper LLP
10.1998 - 06.2002
9 month CFO Program: Focus on Scenario Planning, M&A & Leadership -
Columbia Business College
Bachelor of Science: Accounting -
University of Hawaii
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