Margaret Hoffmann, CPA

NYSE: JWN

• Managed quarterly filings processes, including creating timelines and ensuring deadlines were met timely
• Trained, coached and managed 4-person team
• Reviewed work-product for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable disclosure guidance
• Ensured internal controls processes are performed, documented and operating effectively
• Interfaced and communicated with various stakeholders and business partners, including external auditors to address and resolve issues.
• Processed presentation slides for Executive Leadership and Board of Director decks
• Prepared quarterly and annual filings, including 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, Proxy, S-8 and 8-K reports
• Performed detailed tie-outs of earnings release, conference call materials for CFO and CEO, and other external presentations
• Worked with various levels of management and external auditors to process comments and make revisions as necessary
• Implemented Workiva to improve document quality and streamline processes
• Researched SEC and FASB technical issues and reviewed peer filings, documenting findings
• Created monthly income, balance sheet and cash flow statements, including performing variance analysis
• Adopted Lean principals, operating under continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced progressively within group, beginning as a Staff Accountant to Senior Accountant, IC Manager and Manager