Laurie Vujnov
Durand,MI
Summary
30 Years of accounting experience primarily in the insurance and financial service industries. Strong leadership and mentoring skills which encourage team collaboration and enable individual staff growth/advancement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director, Controller
AF Group
11.2016 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Championed process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Supported merger and acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
Director of SEC Reporting
Conifer Holdings, Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for all SEC reporting including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, Proxy
- Oversees the preparation and issuance of press releases
- Provides guidance to executive management and staff member in interpreting GAAP pronouncements
- Manages the preparation, executive review and filing of the AM Best SRQ
- Currently assisting in the development of SOX controls
- Presently overseeing general ledger implementation project
- Developed the procedures and processes related to SEC reporting requirements
Controller of GAAP Financial Reporting
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2015
- Responsible for all SEC reporting including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Section 16 filings, 11-K, Proxy, SEC Comment letter responses
- Coordinated the preparation and review of the financial packet for the quarterly Board of Director meetings
- Oversaw the preparation and issuance of press releases
- Regularly interacted and provided assistance to executive management on due diligence and special projects
- Provided guidance to executive management and staff member in interpreting GAAP and SSAP pronouncements
- Managed the preparation, executive review and filing of the AM Best SRQ
- Directed and monitored quarterly STAT and GAAP branch financial reporting process
- Assisted in the review of STAT Quarterly Statements and Yellow Book filling
- Acted as liaison between company and non-consolidated equity owned company
Accounting Supervisor
Chrysler Insurance Company
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Prepared GAAP and STAT variance analysis for senior management
- Guided staff member in interpreting GAAP and SSAP pronouncements
- Revamped general ledger account reconciliation process to increase efficiency
- Monitored reconciliation process for all insurance general ledger accounts
- Oversaw month end general ledger close process for GAAP statements
- Reviewed STAT Quarterly Statements and Yellow Book filling
- Tracked and monitored insurance IT projects
- Managed AR clean up project to reduce >90 day receivables
- Calculated reinsurance premium settlements for multi year contracts
- Temporary placement via Venator
Domestic Engineer
Self
04.2008 - 07.2008
Director of Finance
Genesys PHO
05.2007 - 03.2008
- Supervised and guided 12 finance employees
- Reviewed financial statements for 5 accrual and 3 cash basis companies
- Managed cash flow for related companies and individual physicians
- Oversaw AP, AR, payroll and central purchasing processes
- Prepared Federal Tax and MBT estimates for related companies
- Created audit workpapers for external auditors
- Worked as liaison between finance department and physicians
- Developed and documented process and procedure manuals
- Prepared year end physician bonus calculation
- Generated and executed employee improvement plans
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
12.2004 - 05.2007
- Concurrently managed financial service audits including SEC registrants
- Executed comfort letter procedures for client’s security offering
- Guided clients in the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley
- Reviewed GAAP & STAT financial statements, including 10K fillings
- Organized and supervised quarterly reviews for 10Q filings
- Drafted management letters and audit committee reports
- Educated and supervised senior and staff auditors
- Formally counseled staff members in professional and personal matters
Internal Audit Tech Manager
Amerisure Insurance Companies
03.2002 - 12.2004
- Developed, designed and administered financial, operational and compliance audits
- Documented, evaluated and tested financial and operational internal controls
- Executed external audit procedures over loss reserves, reinsurance, premium receivables, investments and employee benefit plans
- Generated audit recommendations and audit reports
- Expanded depth of operational and regulation insurance knowledge
- Established and maintained professional working relationship with Amerisure’s Senior Officers
- Facilitated Amerisure’s customer service training course; Achieving Extraordinary Customer Relations (AECR)
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
03.1998 - 03.2002
- Simultaneously managed multiple engagements in a variety of industries; insurance, banking, & manufacturing
- Supervised and instructed staff auditors
- Audited high risk and complex audit areas including IBNR, reinsurance, inventory & tooling
- Drafted GAAP & STAT financial statements, management letters and audit committee reports
- Improved engagement efficiency and profitability by utilizing an analytical and technological based audit approach
- Interpreted and evaluated client’s internal control environments
- Enhanced time, employee and project management skills
Accounting Manager
Camellia Food Stores
10.1995 - 02.1998
- Supervised and counseled 15 accounting staff members
- Implemented internal control improvements
- Prepared quarterly GAAP financial statements
- Calculated annual retail LIFO adjustments
- Assisted in the analysis of store acquisitions
- Developed annual store and corporate budgets
Audit Intern
Ernst & Young, LLP
01.1994 - 04.1994
Education
Master of Accountancy - undefined
Manchester College
North Manchester, IN01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Manchester College
North Manchester, IN01.1994
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Oracle Fusion
- PeopleSoft
- SAP
- SEC Reporting
- GAAP Financial Statements
- SAP Financial Statements
- SOX (MAR) controls
- Mentoring and training
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant – Michigan
- Completed 5 of 8 CPCU exams
Timeline
Managing Director, Controller
AF Group
11.2016 - Current
Director of SEC Reporting
Conifer Holdings, Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2016
Controller of GAAP Financial Reporting
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2015
Accounting Supervisor
Chrysler Insurance Company
07.2008 - 03.2010
Domestic Engineer
Self
04.2008 - 07.2008
Director of Finance
Genesys PHO
05.2007 - 03.2008
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
12.2004 - 05.2007
Internal Audit Tech Manager
Amerisure Insurance Companies
03.2002 - 12.2004
Audit Manager
Ernst & Young, LLP
03.1998 - 03.2002
Accounting Manager
Camellia Food Stores
10.1995 - 02.1998
Audit Intern
Ernst & Young, LLP
01.1994 - 04.1994
Master of Accountancy - undefined
Manchester College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Manchester College
Other
- IASA MI Chapter Treasurer
- Team manager for Laforza Soccer Club
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