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Kristy Pietruszka

Kristy Pietruszka

Strongsville,OH

Summary

Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO/Controller

Progressive Construction Group LLC
Hinckley, OH
03.2013 - Current
  • Manage daily financial functions including AR, AP and inventory in collaboration with accounting personnel.
  • Complete journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare monthly financial reports.
  • Supervise accurate, efficient and compliant completion of month end reporting.
  • Create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Responsible for cashflow management and works closely with external banker.
  • Developed new payroll system, saving over 24 hours per week for accounting department.

Controller/Senior Analyst

Eaton Corporation
10.2008 - 03.2013
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual operating budgets and forecasts.
  • Provided month-end financial information to senior management for decision making.
  • Responsible for facilities internal controls and compliance requirements.
  • Led corporate initiative to automate revaluation of foreign currency for payable and receivable accounts.
  • Worked with global customers to deploy standard policy for fixed asset accounting, intercompany transactions and revaluation of foreign currency.

Internal Auditor

The J.M. Smucker Company
03.2005 - 06.2006
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Master of Accountancy

Miami University

Skills

  • Industry Expertise
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Trends Monitoring and Forecasting
  • Documentation Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Internal Control Systems
  • Annual Planning
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Monthly Close Reporting
  • Results Orientation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Timeline

CFO/Controller - Progressive Construction Group LLC
03.2013 - Current
Controller/Senior Analyst - Eaton Corporation
10.2008 - 03.2013
Internal Auditor - The J.M. Smucker Company
03.2005 - 06.2006
Miami University - Bachelor of Science, Master of Accountancy
Kristy Pietruszka