Detail oriented financial professional adept in financial reporting, project management and operations management, with strong emphasis in the monthly accounting cycle and the monthly close process, A strong desire to work in a team environment while remaining focused on individual projects and deadlines. A proven leader in mentoring and training staff. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Alchemer, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
Led integration of acquisition company into QBO
Implemented new consolidated reporting for both companies
Work closely with R&D department to ensure proper capitalization of Engineering projects
Senior Accountant
Stage Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Perform month, quarter, and year-end accounting closes including all journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting balancing, proper GAAP application and other necessary tasks to ensure solid financial reporting
Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts and monitor and report on performance against these benchmarks Update forecasts to have forward-looking view of cash position six months out
Complete all monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure proper capitalization of R&D projects
Ran first time audit for portfolio company in preparation of them being taken to market
Onboard new portfolio companies including setup on QBO, cash management, budgets, purchase accounting, AP & AR, reporting and all other necessary tasks
Assistant Controller
KPA Services
10.2017 - 09.2021
Finance Employee of the Year - 2019
Responsible for Accounting representation in multi-department team for implementation of NetSuite.
Oversee the Contracts/Billing, Collections and AP Departments
Provide hands on analysis, reconciliation of accounts, data management, and contract compliance and reporting
Review, approve and process write-offs, adjustments and refunds
Plan, coordinate and execute month-end processes including capitalization of R&D projects, balance sheet reconciliations and accurate coding of expenses.
Complete monthly financial reporting package while resolving variances and determining trends by department
Work closely with internal business owners and FP&A department in order to ensure proper accounting for various transactions and vendors
Prepare and/or oversee reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Direct practices and procedures of accounting group
Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies
Facilitate annual audit
Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised [Type] corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations forSaaS business.
Accounting Manager/Analyst
Senvion USA, Inc, REpower USA, Inc
05.2010 - 10.2017
North America – O&M
Responsible for financial reporting within the North American Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team
Prepare, analyze and present consolidated North American financial statements in addition to preparation of subsidiary and site based financial information across North America
Drive forecasting, budget, financial planning/modeling and metrics reporting for North American O&M group
Partner with other North American accounting/finance departments to ensure overall accurate reporting to parent company in Germany
Creation of purchase requisitions, accounts payable approval and processing, accounts receivable collections and monitoring
Create, document and implement standard operating procedures in accordance with North American and Global standards
Work with and provide advice to Executive Management team in the strategic planning process with analysis of existing, new and proposed business operations
Member of North American O&M Management team
Primary liaison between Executive Management and Site Management to ensure communication, training and execution of processes and procedures for optimal efficiency.
Lead Accountant
Gambro Renal Products
05.2007 - 05.2010
Responsible for examination, analysis, and interpretation of accounting systems, records and reports
Train and mentor staff on processes procedures related to IFRS accounting and reporting
Balance Sheet reconciliations include Cash, Fixed Assets and Inventory
Monthly analysis of Actual to Budget, Gross Margin, Sales, COGS, Direct Sales Costs, Warranty Costs, Standard Cost Variance, SG&A Expenses
Monthly preparation of Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow
Point of contact for annual audit
Involved in forecasting, budgeting and trending
Responsible for all monthly internal reporting
Identify, recommend, and implement means to continuously improve the accuracy, efficiency and quality of department systems and processes
Member of SAP implementation team.
Education
M.S - Accounting
Regis University
B.S - Business Administration
University of Colorado
Certificate of Project Management -
Colorado State University
Skills
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
ERP experience with NetSuite, SAP, Sage Inacct, QuickBooks Online, MAS 90, MAS 200, BPCS
Experience with supporting software including Tipalti, Billcom, Expensify, SalesForce
General Ledger Accounting
Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
Monthly Reconciliations
Coaching and mentoring teammates
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Alchemer, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Stage Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Controller
KPA Services
10.2017 - 09.2021
Accounting Manager/Analyst
Senvion USA, Inc, REpower USA, Inc
05.2010 - 10.2017
Lead Accountant
Gambro Renal Products
05.2007 - 05.2010
M.S - Accounting
Regis University
B.S - Business Administration
University of Colorado
Certificate of Project Management -
Colorado State University
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