Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Savonna Wilke

Maricopa,CA

Summary

Hardworking Chief Financial Officer bringing 17 years of experience in financial leadership. Specializing in financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements. Goal-driven, motivated, responsible, and proactive.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CFO

Accelerated Environmental Services, Inc.
Taft, CA
10.2005 - Current
  • Prepare accounts and conduct audits according to regulatory requirements.
  • Create and implement best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers, ensuring best value for company resources.
  • Coordinate mergers and acquisitions activities including due diligence reviews.
  • Spearhead new facility expansion.
  • Analyze operational processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to promote profitability and efficiency.
  • Improve profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Identify potential sources of financing; prepared loan applications for lenders' review.
  • Hire, train and mentor staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Work closely with operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting practices are followed.
  • Leverage trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of systems for tracking financial performance metrics. Oversee corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Devise strategies to drive organizational vision and grow revenues.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Oversee technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks. Manage company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations.
  • Modify comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity and managed financial reporting processes to validate internal and external financial results align with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices).
  • Provide organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Optimize supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution. Source, install and implement new accounting systems to streamline operations.
  • Prepare year end financial reports, tax preparations and pension plan
  • Provide strategic and financial growth advice to other company executives.
  • Represent organization at meetings; communicated corporate vision and strategy effectively.
  • Prepare annual budget plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
  • Developed plans to standardize and facilitate organizational asset management.
  • Oversee requisition and procurement processes to guide purchasing decisions.
  • Oversee and mentor managers to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
  • Complete analysis of company financial data and produce industry reports outlining metrics and results.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term business objectives and plans.
  • Monitor cash flows and identify areas of risk or opportunity.
  • Develop systems to protect company assets and report accurate financial results.
  • Make proactive adjustments to fiscal policies according to available company resources and desired outcomes.
  • Cultivate relationships with banking institutions to secure favorable terms on loans and lines of credit.
  • Prepare financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.
  • Negotiate and manage contractual agreements to secure ideal terms and drive effective financial engagements.
  • Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure timely filing of all required federal and state taxes; provide support during audits by regulatory agencies.
  • Assess current accounting processes and procedures; develop new policies as needed.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Deliver speeches and attend industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
  • Support company growth objectives by developing solid financial plans.
  • Guide internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
  • Display strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Identify needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

Human Resources Management

California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
06-2016

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande, CA
06-1988

Some College (No Degree) -

Taft College
Taft, CA

Some College (No Degree) -

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Skills

  • International Finance Knowledge
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Financial Analysis Expertise
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Principles
  • Operational Management
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Financial Administration
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Accounting Principles Understanding
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

  • Enjoy reading
  • Working out
  • Playing games

Accomplishments

  • Board Member of church
  • Leader of Woman's Ministry
  • Organize and have leadership roles in community projects

Certification

  • CSUB - Extended Division, Human Resource Management Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CFO

Accelerated Environmental Services, Inc.
10.2005 - Current

Human Resources Management

California State University - Bakersfield

High School Diploma -

Arroyo Grande High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Taft College

Some College (No Degree) -

Cuesta College
Savonna Wilke