Michaela Peterson
Ogden,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with extensive experience overseeing financial reporting and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex accounting processes, and ensure audit readiness, driving timely and accurate financial outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Ortho Development Corporation
Draper, UT
04.2023 - Current
- Managed financial reporting and compliance for Ortho Development Corporation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversaw month-end closing processes to deliver timely financial statements.
- Prepared precise monthly financial statements through detailed analysis of financial data.
- Led monthly financial review meetings with department heads to explain results, variances, and key performance trends.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy in complex accounting functions.
- Reviewed journal entries and internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Coordinated audits with external firms, serving as primary contact for year-end audit process.
- Developed effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Led successful implementation of new ERP system
- Reconciled monthly royalty accounts to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and accurate payments.
- Reviewed sales data to verify accuracy and calculated commission amounts for sales representatives.
- Served as the primary finance liaison between accounting and departmental leaders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Assistant Controller
Ortho Development Corporation
Draper, UT
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day accounting processes, training and supervising 4 staff members to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Researched complex accounting topics, such as leases.
- Coordinated and supervised financial audits ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Compiled year-end tax documents for timely submission to outside CPA firm.
Manager
Connor Group
Lehi, Utah
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed a group of four individuals during the implementation of standard costing system at a public company
- Developed custom excel spreadsheets to analyze standard cost variances, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
- Coordinated all communications with the client, including CFO, VP of Finance, and Manufacturing Controller
- Performed month-end close, including equity, leases, accruals, use tax, and investments.
- Authored press release and MD&A section for 10-Q, successfully adapting to company-specific requirements without prior experience.
- Created training resources to enhance skill development and assess competencies for Connor Group employees.
Auditor, Manager
Ernst & Young
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Planned, performed, and reviewed financial statements audits, quarterly reviews, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR / SOX 404) procedures.
- Managed and directed teams in performing financial statement and internal control audits for both public and privately held companies.
- Developed and monitored engagement budgets, coordinating deadlines and expectations with clients and EY executives to ensure project alignment.
- Audited companies across diverse industries, including manufacturing, biotech, oil and gas, and utilities management, enhancing industry-specific knowledge.
- Gained expertise in technical accounting areas, including multiple-element arrangement revenue recognition, regulatory accounting, Yellow Book, IFRS, and Employee Benefit Plans.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Accouning
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID12-2008
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Preparing financial statements
- GAAP compliance
- Tax compliance
- Audit coordination
- ERP implementation
- Financial analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team management
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Controller
Ortho Development Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
Ortho Development Corporation
09.2020 - 03.2023
Manager
Connor Group
02.2019 - 08.2020
Auditor, Manager
Ernst & Young
09.2011 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Accouning
Brigham Young University - Idaho