Shemree Naegele, CPA
Las Vegas
Summary
Diligent accountant with over 20 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning, recognized for streamlining accounting processes to enhance operational efficiency. Proven expertise in budget forecasting and financial reporting has driven successful leadership across diverse industries, including renewable energy, banking, non-profit, and auditing. A strong analytical mindset, paired with effective communication skills, ensures the delivery of accurate financial insights that empower informed decision-making. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within all financial operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Consultant
Thomson Reuters Corporation
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered training programs for diverse employee groups to enhance skillsets.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through assessments and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with management to identify training needs aligned with organizational goals.
- Implemented new instructional technologies to improve engagement and retention during training sessions.
- Designed comprehensive training materials that catered to different learning styles and preferences.
Controller - Renewables Division
KeyState Companies
Las Vegas, NV
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Directed daily operations for accounting department within renewables division.
- Facilitated investment accounting support for clients, primarily CFOs in the banking sector.
- Conducted informative sales presentations to educate clients on renewable energy tax credit investment opportunities.
- Oversaw treasury operations for tax equity investments exceeding $500 million.
- Oversaw monthly close procedures, ensuring timely and precise financial statements.
- Ensured accurate accounting records for solar projects to support financial oversight and compliance throughout construction and asset management.
Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Controller
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed finance and administration functions to support organizational objectives as a vital member of the leadership team.
- Led information technology database facilities and gift processing teams, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of systems.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive reports and training materials for scholarship program and endowment projects.
- Implement efficient systems using existing software and implanting new modules and functions
- Collaborated with development officers and management to deliver precise and timely data insights.
- Formulated and implemented comprehensive policies while establishing a robust internal audit structure.
Audit Committee Member
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Engaged with board of trustees and audit committee members to evaluate internal controls and identify university-related issues.
- Attend monthly audit committee meetings.
Vice President, Internal Audit Director
State Bank of Southern Utah
Cedar City, UT
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Oversaw daily functions of internal audit department while playing a vital role on senior management team. Directed daily operations of internal audit department and participated as a strategic member of senior management team. Led daily activities within internal audit department and collaborated effectively with senior management team.
- Presented findings and identified issues to audit committee and executive management.
- Executed implementation of FDICIA, ensuring rigorous testing and reporting of internal controls for bank with $1B in assets and 16 branches.
- Executed planning, performance, review, and reporting of operations compliance and FDICIA audits.
- Participated in multiple committees to evaluate and select external vendors, including the executive tech committee focused on assessing technical requirements for the bank.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to support decision-making processes. Maintained databases by filtering relevant data and resolving coding issues. Prepared comprehensive business reports and trained staff on reporting systems.
- Analyzed financial data and maintained oversight of departmental budget to support strategic planning and operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of innovative auditing software solutions.
Controller
Brian Head Resort
Brian Head, UT
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Responsible for financial management of each department at the resort.
- Oversee budgeting process for all departments including report writing and analysis.
- Responsible for account reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Managed HR and payroll for 400 seasonal employees and about 20 full-time employees.
- Responsible for oversight of cash vault and employees working in the vault as well as monitoring all cash needs for over 30 cashiers.
- Key member of executive management team involved in all decisions at the resort.
- Managed approximately 12 department managers and 3 accounting employees.
Audit Senior
Hinton, Burdick, Hall & Spilker
St. George, UT
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Planned, performed, and reported on audit, and review engagements for privately-owned, governmental, and not-for profit clients in various industries, including cities & counties, special service districts, education, tribal, and hospitality.
- Lead auditor for a community college where I gained knowledge in programs and requirements for higher education including the accounting for donations.
- Responsible for both staff and economics of audit engagements.
Audit Senior, Audit Staff
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Las Vegas, NV
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Planned, performed, and reported on audit, review, and Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 engagements for SEC, privately-owned, governmental, and not-for profit clients in various industries, including manufacturing, hospitality & gaming, and real estate.
- Participated as staff and senior on employee benefit engagements.
- Performed Gaming Control Board agreed-upon procedures and site-visits.
- Issue identification, research, and resolution, including presentation of the firm's position to clients on various accounting matters.
- Responsible for both staff and economics of audit engagements.
- Actively involved in firm organizations and events, like the Women’s Initiative, Impact Day, and recruiting.
- Rated top in class during performance reviews.
Education
Master of Accountancy (M.Acc) -
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT12-2004
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Adaptable to change
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Internal controls
- Problem-solving
Certification
CPA Certification 2014
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Southern Utah University Audit Committee, Little League Board Member and Treasurer, Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation Board Member and Treasurer, Boy Scouts of America Committee Chair
Timeline
Audit Consultant
Thomson Reuters Corporation
08.2025 - Current
Controller - Renewables Division
KeyState Companies
11.2022 - 08.2025
Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Controller
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation
06.2020 - 12.2022
Audit Committee Member
Southern Utah University
09.2019 - 06.2020
Vice President, Internal Audit Director
State Bank of Southern Utah
01.2015 - 06.2020
Controller
Brian Head Resort
02.2011 - 12.2014
Audit Senior
Hinton, Burdick, Hall & Spilker
03.2008 - 01.2011
Audit Senior, Audit Staff
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
07.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern Utah University
Master of Accountancy (M.Acc) -
Southern Utah University