VICTORIA KOVALCHUK
Coeur D'Alene,USA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record and over 12 years of finance experience, adept in financial and client relationship management. Spearheaded acquisitions and enhanced financial efficiency, demonstrating expertise in fostering strong partnerships. Achieved significant revenue growth through strategic planning and cost control, embodying professionalism in every endeavor. Specializing in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth financial operations. Excel at leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning, utilizing these skills to navigate complex financial landscapes and foster team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Director
RW Jones Agency LLC/EducationDynamics, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The RW Jones Agency is the nation's largest and most experienced strategic consulting firm focused solely on the education space, in 2025 RW Jones Agency was acquired by Education Dynamics, and the two have since merged to expand services offered in higher education, leading my position to include both entities.
- Lead the entirety of the finance department (AR/AP/HR), working directly for and with the CEOs of the company
- Assisted in leading the agency through an acquisition by providing financial counsel, contracts, and training for the new company's finance department
- Managed the 401k plan for the company, creating the manual contributions and funding the accounts
- Ran Payroll for 80-100 employees and contractors at a time
- Established strong relationships with colleges and universities, securing favorable financing terms for business growth initiatives
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures, including multiple programs that improved the efficiency of the finance department
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to the CEOs
- Management of corporate cards and corporate spending
- Created and managed client contracts, working closely with legal to ensure compliance
- Assisted in leading financial audits
Senior Finance Director
Rankin Climate LLC
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Company Overview: Rankin Climate, LLC specializes in collaborating with institutions and organizations to maximize equity through assessment, planning, and implementation of intervention strategies
- Led the entirety of the finance department (AR/AP/HR), working directly for and with the two CEOs of the company (who also owned RW Jones Agency LLC at the time)
- Assisted in leading the second company through an acquisition by providing financial counsel, contracts, and training for the new company's finance department
- Managed the 401k plan for the company, creating the manual contributions and funding the accounts
- Ran Payroll for 10-15 employees at a time
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures, including multiple programs that bettered the efficiency of the finance department
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to CEOs
- Management of corporate cards and corporate spending
- Created and managed client contracts, working alongside legal to ensure compliance
Business Manager/Senior Accounting Manager
CEF Properties LLC
Wasilla, USA
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: CEF Properties, LLC is a company owned and operated by a private investor that owns various rental/investment properties spread out across the U.S, and is currently developing commercial properties and investing in multi-unit buildings
- CEF Properties acts as a rental company & commercial/residential developer
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- My position in this company was to manage all of the properties owned by CEF, run the entirety of the finance department of the company, as well as help manage new projects and developments in progress
- I was part of the acquisition and developmental phases of multiple commercial & residential projects within the time of my employment
- One of my favorite projects is being-a solar farm (one of the largest in the state of Alaska)
- I was fully in charge of the financials of the company
- From payroll to AP, AR, tenant payments, reconciliations, acquisition deals, and everything in between
- I was the main point of contact for both the CEO and COO of the company and organized everything from business travel to client events
- I made it a priority to have constant, current knowledge of housing standards and state property/landlord laws as well as ever-changing city/state laws and permits in place for new development
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Fike Industrial Construction LLC
Wasilla, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Fike Industrial Construction, LLC is a nationwide commercial construction, restoration, and maintenance specialist
- I started my position with Fike Industrial Construction as an office administrator but ended up growing to become in charge of many more tasks and positions as my time with the company grew
- My office administrator position quickly grew into a position of bookkeeper and construction administrator by the second year of my employment
- From then on, I took no shortage of new tasks and challenges and strived to prove my worth in the company
- Along with the listed positions, I learned valuable skills and programs used/pertaining to the construction and property development industry
Private Tutor/Supervisor
Hope Christian Academy School
Wasilla, USA
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Hope Christian Academy was an institution built on the belief that no matter your financial situation, everyone deserves higher education
- The academy served grades K-12
- My first year at Hope Christian Academy was on a voluntary basis
- The academy was in its first year, and running as a non-profit organization, the academy required volunteers to help them get on their feet financially till they could offer to compensate for the work being given
- My position was one of a tutor and supervisor for the high school students
- After a year of volunteering, I developed a passion for my position and the children who occupied it
- I carried on another year with the academy before parting ways to pursue my other endeavors
- Empowered students with essential study skills such as note-taking, test preparation strategies, and effective research methods
- Adapted tutoring approach based on each student's progress, ensuring continuous growth in knowledge and skills
- Implemented creative teaching techniques that made complex concepts more accessible for better retention of information
- Provided targeted support in specific subject areas where students struggled the most, enhancing overall academic success
- Tutored children learning Russian and Ukrainian
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Bimmer World of Alaska
Wasilla, USA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- My position at Bimmer World of Alaska was office administrator and bookkeeper.
- I attribute my passion for business to this company and my position in it.
- I played an active role in building the company up to get to the successful position it is in today.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Insotus College
01-2016
Skills
- Professionalism in dress, speech, and attitude
- Client relationship management
- Tax planning
- Cost control
- Procurement portals
- QuickBooks (online & desktop)
- Microsoft 365
- Google Docs
- GAAP
- NetSuite
- Contract management & execution
- Contract negotiation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Auditing processes
- Human resources
- Cash flow management
- Investment analysis
- Revenue growth
- Start-Up company experience
- Confidentiality in sensitive manners
- Commercial property management
- Real estate investment portfolios
Volunteer Experience
- Kids Kupboard: helping the organization provide food for kids in need, starting a garden on the premises for beauty and fresh produce, and accommodating wherever help is needed.
- Hope Christian Academy: provided kids with private tutoring and class supervision full-time.
Languages
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Finance Director
RW Jones Agency LLC/EducationDynamics, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Director
Rankin Climate LLC
08.2023 - 10.2025
Business Manager/Senior Accounting Manager
CEF Properties LLC
01.2021 - 08.2023
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Fike Industrial Construction LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Private Tutor/Supervisor
Hope Christian Academy School
02.2016 - 11.2018
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Bimmer World of Alaska
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Insotus College