Katrina Friese
Bow,NH
Summary
Results-driven accountant with over 11 years of experience in financial accounting. Proven track record of quickly adapting to change and meeting strict deadlines. Recognized as a self-directed professional with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and effectively communicating results with senior management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Newport, NH
04.2020 - Current
- Manage accounting functions, including accounts payable, general ledger and payroll.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements to provide timely information for decision-making
- Ensure internal controls are adhered to and assist with establishing controls to maintain the accuracy of financial records
- Manage audit process, coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits
- Develop budgets and forecasting
- Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and potential risks
- Communicate financial information with corporate senior leadership and other stakeholders
Cost Accountant- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Newport, NH
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Analyze daily purchase price variances and update accordingly
- Work closely with product line management to calculate product costs
- Ensure Bill of Materials are accurate
- Conduct physical inventories and assist outside auditors during year-end inventory
- Monitor cycle counting to identify BOM and inventory issues
- Perform periodic cost book updates
- Assist with special finance projects as needed
- Maintain the Fixed Asset FAS system and assign tag numbers to new assets
- Provide assistance and training to general accountant
- Conducted audit of $138 million fixed assets and identified $21 million abandoned equipment
General Accountant- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Newport, NH
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Prepare and post month end and year end journal entries in accordance with GAAP standards
- Maintain the Fixed Asset FAS system and assign tag numbers to new assets
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statement for accuracy
- Responsible for managing capital expenditures to ensure costs are not exceeded and send monthly analysis reports to senior management
- Assist and prepare for quarterly inventories
- Support internal and external audits for SEC reporting
- Conduct yearly LIFO analysis for overhead expenses and payroll
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for senior management
- Work closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure timely and accurate payments
Senior Annuity Claims Specialist, Structured Settlement Operations
Liberty Mutual
Dover, NH
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Manage the daily reconciliation of all Structured Settlement payments
- Review and make adjustments to federal taxation information on all Structured Settlement Annuities
- Provide excellent customer service to annuitants, attorneys and outside brokers
- Accurately process death claims within specified turnaround guidelines
- Review case data received from Structured Settlement Case Managers to ensure settlement documents are consistent and payment set-up is accurate
Senior Customer Service Representative
Liberty Mutual
Dover, NH
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Manage the daily balancing for all individual life transactions
- Review and make adjustments to the federal taxation information on all Individual Life policies
- Provide excellent customer service to policyholders and agents
- Process inquiries for life insurance policies
- Administer payroll deduction inquiries
Senior Financial Operations Representative
Liberty Mutual
Dover, NH
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Manage the daily reconciliation and monthly cash flow statistics of all Personal Markets insurance payments
- Investigate and solve complex issues on variances within the Personal Markets accounting systems
Financial Operations Representative II
Liberty Mutual
Dover, NH
07.1999 - 07.2005
- Supervise daily cash flow for all of Personal Markets
- Mentor & coach members of the Financial Operation team and provided feedback to management
- Prepare monthly statistic and quality reports for all Financial Operation Representatives and provide feedback to management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies, Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 11 years of progressive accounting experience
- Month End & Year EndClose
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with Oracle ERP
- Problem solving
- Cash flow management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Strategic planning
- Fixed asset management
- Financial management
- Account reconciliation
Timeline
Financial Controller- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
04.2020 - Current
Cost Accountant- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
03.2016 - 04.2020
General Accountant- Firearms Division
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
01.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Annuity Claims Specialist, Structured Settlement Operations
Liberty Mutual
01.2010 - 01.2014
Senior Financial Operations Representative
Liberty Mutual
07.2005 - 05.2006
Senior Customer Service Representative
Liberty Mutual
05.2005 - 12.2009
Financial Operations Representative II
Liberty Mutual
07.1999 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies, Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University