Timberly Keller
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Financial Controller with 20+years of experience driving financial stability and growth in diverse industries. Proven expertise in financial planning, reporting, analysis, and process optimization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing strategic financial initiatives. Known for a meticulous attention to detail and a track record of ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
IT Outlet
Brandon, SD
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Managed payroll processing with Outsourcing Partner.
- Collaborated with a reputable outsourcing company to handle payroll processing for IT Outlet.
- Oversaw the seamless integration of payroll data, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
Controller
Minnehaha Country Club
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated the precise, streamlined, and regulatory-compliant assembly of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Led the annual financial review, coordinating and preparing schedules for external auditors.
- Provided treasury and cash management, overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Nurtured a culture of effective leadership and provided invaluable coaching to the accounting team, fostering growth and professional development
- Pinpointed deficiencies in internal controls within payroll processing, leading to a thorough research process and the successful implementation of outsourced payroll management.
- Oversaw the comprehensive management of outsourced payroll operations, encompassing the meticulous preparation of data for employee deductions, gratuities, and benefits
- Acted as the fiduciary for Minnehaha Country Club’s 401(k) Plan, ensuring its prudent management and safeguarding the financial interests of participants.
- Conducted annual assessments of insurance coverage to guarantee that all assets maintained adequate protection.
- In charge of human resources operations, encompassing talent acquisition and compliance management .
Controller
Elmen Enterprises
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Direct, coordinate, and plan, the operational functions required to accumulate financial data to facilitate the timely and accurate portrayal of the consolidated business results for multiple businesses
- Develop, prepare, and analyze financial reports to provide senior management with information vital in decision making
- Evaluated existing accounting operations and devised strategic recommendations for enhancement.
- Spearhead the implementation of identified improvements to optimize efficiency and accuracy
- Lead the annual financial review by coordinating and preparing schedules to provide to external auditors
- Conducted thorough assessments of internal controls and operational procedures, providing insightful recommendations for enhancement
- Provide effective leadership and coaching to accounting, and payroll support staff
- Developed a daily electronic check register to monitor and safeguard all funds, and report on the company’s daily cash position with a summarized report to the President of the company
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations for accuracy and follow up on resolution of discrepancies
- Coordinate with external ESOP appraisers, and third-party administrators
- Review and oversee payroll to ensure compliance and regulatory reporting requirements are followed
- Review and assist with negotiation of employee benefits annually, as well as oversee the administration of the benefits
- Protect the assets of the organization including workforce, property, computer systems, and financial integrity from harmful and unexpected loss by analyzing potential risks and developing back-up systems.
Controller/CFO
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons
09.2013 - 11.2016
- Oversee all financial reporting activities, providing the CEO and the council's Board of Director's with accurate and up-to-date information on the financial activities of the Council
- Direct day-to-day administration and control of the Council's financial transactions, to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with GAAP rules
- Assemble and present the financial statements to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
- Review and analyze budgets, financial reports, and trends to assist the CEO and executive team in decision- making and goal execution
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes to create a more efficient workflow
- Provide effective leadership and coaching to Finance, IT, and Facility Maintenance staff
- Develop annual budget process and reporting
- Manage fiscal transactions and ensure operating cash accounts are properly funded to support day to day operations
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations for accuracy and follow up on resolution of discrepancies
- Lead annual audit in partnership with CPA firm
- Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax with the State of SD.
Financial Analyst
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Oversight and generation of reports from Decision Support systems.
- Cost Accounting Support
- Management and updates of statistical and financial data for the department.
- Upload data into budget software
- Special Projects as assigned
Accountant
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed the capital projects for three regions by working with IT to identify projects that require capitalizing for the month
- Set up and capitalize projects in the activities module in Lawson
- Collaborate with the fixed asset accountants in three regions by providing list of current IT assets to capitalize
- Reconcile CIP accounts before and after capitalization
- Build and publish the capital spending report to be included in the monthly financial report packet
- Update and publish the Consolidated income Statement for IT each month
Accountant
ReliaMax Insurance
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Prepared Monthly journal entries for three companies
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly
- Prepared individual company and consolidated financial statements
- Prepared quarterly and annual yellow books and filings required by the NAIC and SD Division of Insurance for management review
- Provided excellent customer service to clients and earned employee of the month honor in January 2011
Accountant
Sanford Health Network
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Performed essential tasks related to the general ledger, including conducting account analysis and reconciliation, executing journal entries, and managing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Compiled and organized audit work papers for the annual CPA audit
- Prepared and filed sales and use tax returns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Sioux Falls, SD03.2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Internal Controls
- Process Optimization
- Cost Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- ERP & Financial Software
Timeline
CFO
IT Outlet
01.2023 - 10.2023
Controller
Minnehaha Country Club
02.2021 - 01.2023
Controller
Elmen Enterprises
11.2016 - 04.2021
Controller/CFO
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons
09.2013 - 11.2016
Financial Analyst
Sanford Health
04.2013 - 09.2013
Accountant
Sanford Health
11.2011 - 04.2013
Accountant
ReliaMax Insurance
05.2009 - 11.2011
Accountant
Sanford Health Network
01.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado Technical University