Lukas Zahradka, CPA
Horace,ND
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 14 years of demonstrated positive impact on company growth. Proven skills in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting, operational management, and forecasting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting and Treasury Manager
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
03.2016 - Current
- Managed general accounting, accounts payable, and treasury teams and functions to ensure timely and accurate operations
- Managed monthly and annual financial close and reporting process
- Analyzed and reported findings of financial statements to managers, senior leadership, and board of directors
- Provided oversite for various audits including financial statement audit, 401K audit, ESOP audit, IDCR audit, and insurance audit
- Lead annual renewal of insurance policies and managed insurance relationships
- Prepared required deliverables for annual tax reporting and compliance
- Managed and oversaw company's retirement benefit plans including 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Responsible for maintaining company's banking relationships and long-term debt
- Performed additional responsibilities as needed such as, but not limited to assistance with annual budgeting, due diligence and integration procedures, and accounting standards research
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls
Senior Audit Associate
Eide Bailly
01.2011 - 02.2016
- Supervised team of 3-4 field auditors while providing coaching, timely feedback, and reviewed audit documentation
- Delegated work to team members and interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations
- Followed up on audits to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions
- Developed and executed strategy for audit engagements
- Managed strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service and maintain repeat business
- Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes
- Communicated audit results to board of directors through written reports and oral presentations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2011
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Employee Training Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building Leadership
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Detail Oriented
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Systems/Excel
- Accounting Standards Research
- Effective Communication
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Budget Development
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Senior Accounting and Treasury Manager
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
03.2016 - Current
Senior Audit Associate
Eide Bailly
01.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
North Dakota State University
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