Highly collaborative Finance Executive with a unique employment background in both public and private accounting. Experience as both a Financial Auditor and Financial Director has afforded a wealth of knowledge in successfully operating finance departments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Finance
McGuire Professional Services
Fargo, ND
03.2021 - Current
Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and bring in new customers.
Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing.
Used QuickBooks to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
Developed and implemented procedures and trainings to promote efficient, effective and timely completion of accounting activities.
Processed and executed bi-weekly payroll for 150+ employees.
Wrote, implemented and enforced company policies as they applied to employees.
Staff Auditor
North Dakota State Auditor's Office
Fargo, ND
11.2018 - 03.2021
Prepared audit reports and distributed to respective stakeholders.
Understood State laws and Administrative codes as they apply to businesses and ensure compliance.
Conducted audit work on statutorily mandated ares of focus in agency audits.
Identified high risk areas of where audit resources should be focused and allocated.
Prepared and conduct testing as necessary to complete required audit testings.
Audited and verified financial data provided to government officials and legislative assembly members.
Understood and audited state business processes to ensure proper and effective controls are in place.
Maintained professional relationships and resolved conflicts between office and clients.
Composed written audit reports for public release and presentation to legislature.
Monitored governmental actions and changes and interpreted their impact on state businesses.
Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen, MN
01.2017 - 08.2018
Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
Recruited, interviewed and hired new accounts payable employees.
Researched all invoices that were past due.
Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers.
Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with strict Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.
Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of 7 and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
Coordinated [Number] meetings per [Timespan] by reserving conference rooms and sending electronic meeting invitations to participants.
Staff Accountant
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen, MN
08.2016 - 12.2016
Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
Contributed to issuance of financial package to corporate office and Shooting Star Casino by supporting general management.
Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
Supported human resources by preparing payroll checks and employee liability balances.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
Managed daily cash management and cash flow reconciliations and entries.
Balanced all necessary general ledger accounts for each company and business unit.
Ensured spending of awarded Grant money was within compliance and Grant requirements.
Monthly Financial Statement preparation and analysis.
Maintained Job Cost and Work In Progress accounting and ensured accurate reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
North Dakota State University
Fargo
08.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
North Dakota State University
Fargo
08.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
General ledger accounting
Financial analysis and reporting
Staff Management
Business development expertise
Reporting familiarity
Process implementation
Organizational skills
Human resources knowledge
Technology-savvy
Accomplishments
Oversaw implementation and migration of accounting software from Lawson to MS Dynamics.
Versed in multiple accounting software.
Facilitated multiple business acquisitions and start-ups
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