Nicole Dych
Newburgh,IN
Summary
A seasoned finance leader, adept in strategic planning and complex problem-solving, I've significantly enhanced financial frameworks and operational efficiencies at PIA Automation. My expertise spans documentation, reporting, and team building, driving process improvements and fostering robust analytical capabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Senior Accountants
CPA Collective LLC
Nampa, ID
06.2024 - Current
- Produced accurate and compliant financial statements, reports, documentation and budget frameworks.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Ensured that all regulatory requirements were met in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Assisted clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and other related tasks as needed.
- Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
- Performed detailed reviews of financial transactions to verify accuracy prior to posting into ledger accounts.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
Regional Controller
Heartland Home Services
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Main Accounting Contact for 7 different branches
- Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
- Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Provided guidance to accounting staff on complex technical issues related to revenue recognition, cost allocations.
- Established key performance metrics that would enable effective monitoring of business operations throughout the region.
- Implemented multiple software conversions, desktop setup, and staff training.
- Prepared detailed budget forecasts and variance analyses on a monthly basis.
- Worked closely with CFO and other executives on special projects relating to corporate finance and strategy.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
VP of Finance
PIA Automation
Evansville, IN
07.2014 - 02.2023
- Directed the development of long-term plans and objectives for the finance department.
- Provided guidance on complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, foreign exchange transactions and derivatives.
- Reviewed monthly financial performance results against budgeted targets.
- Developed strategies for improving working capital management.
- Advised senior management on best practices in financial operations, risk management, capital structure optimization.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Analyzed financial data to assess trends in income statement items such as sales volume, cost of goods sold, operating expenses.
- Coordinated with external auditors for annual audits.
- Monitored banking relationships including credit lines and other financing activities.
- Quarterly International Strategic Planning Workshops
Controller
CountryMark
Evansvi, IN
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and managed financial reporting processes to validate internal and external financial results align with GAAP.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Collaborated with program leaders and staff to provide education and training on finance and accounting procedures.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
Assistant Controller
RC Business Services
Evansville, IN
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
Assistant Controller
Sunspring America
Henderso, KY
06.2007 - 02.2011
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
- Participated in special projects related to improving operational efficiencies within the department.
- Compiled year-end tax documents for preparation by outside CPA firm.
- Coordinated external audits with auditors; reviewed audit findings and recommendations with senior leadership team members.
Tax Accountant
BKD
Evansville, IN
01.2007 - 06.2007
Cost Accountant
Whirlpool
Evansville, IN
03.2005 - 01.2007
Finance Coop
GE electric
Mt Vernon, IN
08.2003 - 03.2005
Education
MBA -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Professional Services
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN08-2005
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Data analytics
- Team building
- Budget management
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- CPA 2008
Timeline
Supervisor Senior Accountants
CPA Collective LLC
06.2024 - Current
Regional Controller
Heartland Home Services
02.2023 - 06.2024
VP of Finance
PIA Automation
07.2014 - 02.2023
Controller
CountryMark
04.2013 - 07.2014
Assistant Controller
RC Business Services
02.2011 - 04.2014
Assistant Controller
Sunspring America
06.2007 - 02.2011
Tax Accountant
BKD
01.2007 - 06.2007
Cost Accountant
Whirlpool
03.2005 - 01.2007
Finance Coop
GE electric
08.2003 - 03.2005
MBA -
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Professional Services
University of Southern Indiana
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