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Laura Lee

Denver,CO

Summary

Dynamic and analytical accounting professional with over five years of experience in optimizing financial operations, leading audits, and developing comprehensive budgets that support executive decision-making. Expertise in ASC 606 compliance, strategic planning, and financial modeling drives a proven track record of cross-departmental collaboration to enhance efficiency and implement robust systems. Skilled in creating KPI dashboards and data visualizations that transform complex financial data into actionable insights, facilitating informed leadership decisions. Committed to delivering high-quality guidance that empowers organizations to achieve financial objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Scrum Alliance
08.2019 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle accounting for $24M organization: AP/AR, payroll, GL, and reconciliations.
  • Lead ASC 606 revenue recognition for multi-year contracts (memberships, sponsorships).
  • Spearheaded NetSuite ERP implementation, reducing close time by 25% and negotiating 30% vendor savings.
  • Develop and maintain detailed cash flow models and $10M+ budgets; improved forecast accuracy by 25%.
  • Design KPI dashboards and lead audit coordination, completing audits ahead of deadlines.
  • Automate journal entries, reports, and workflows to increase team capacity and accuracy.
  • Partner across finance, IT, and program teams to enhance financial systems and strategic decision-making.

Accounting Analyst

ALPS, Inc.
02.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed $10M+ in monthly payments and processed 700+ asset invoices with complex contractual terms.
  • Resolved fee discrepancies and reconciliation issues through contract analysis and ledger review.
  • Identified automation improvements that streamlined reporting cycles and increased accuracy.

Administrative Assistant

Blue Sky Auto Scrap Metal
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Generated international shipping documentation and negotiated supplier pricing reductions of up to 40%.
  • Built and maintained internal tracking systems to streamline communication and operations.

Administrative Assistant

PJ Food Services (Papa John’s Subsidiary)
12.2011 - 04.2015
  • Generated international shipping documentation and negotiated supplier pricing reductions of up to 40%.
  • Built and maintained internal tracking systems to streamline communication and operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
01.2019

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Financial reporting under ASC 606
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • NetSuite ERP implementation
  • Audit Preparation & Internal Controls
  • Dashboard analytics development
  • Financial cash flow analysis
  • Workflow automation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • AP/AR & GL Accounting
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Nonprofit Compliance (501(c)(6))

Certification

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Scrum Alliance
08.2019 - Current

Accounting Analyst

ALPS, Inc.
02.2018 - 11.2019

Administrative Assistant

Blue Sky Auto Scrap Metal
07.2015 - 11.2015

Administrative Assistant

PJ Food Services (Papa John’s Subsidiary)
12.2011 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Colorado Denver