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Self-motivated Accounting Manager with a CPA license and mix of Big 4 public accounting firm and industry experience. Knowledgeable at managing teams, preparing financial statements & shortening close periods. Experienced in all areas of the monthly close process, including Journal Entries, Reconciliation, Financial Statement Preparation & Flux Analysis. Completed 10Q & 10K filings as a Financial Reporting Manager Unique accounting and financial reporting experience in a fast-paced, unstructured environment with experience in sales of businesses & other complicated transactions. Particularly skilled at accelerating and improving close cycles and procedures

Career Highlight 1: Accelerated Month-End Close from 10+ Business Days to 5 Business Days through process improvements & cross-department communications. This resulted in flexibility with staffing and administrative savings Held both accounting team members and other department leaders accountable for their deadlines to ensure that any delays were tracked and resolved

Career Highlight 2: Worked directly on the sale of two business subsidiaries, ensuring that Working Capital Adjustments were properly tracked and recorded following the sale. Through these efforts, transactional costs related to the sale were significantly reduced. Held conversations with both company’s A/P, A/R, & Inventory managers to track changes & updates in a timely manner.

Career Highlight 3: Ensured that Company Stock Compensation & Purchase Plans were recorded in alignment with proper guidance.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): Demonstrates exceptional skills in managing both people and processes to ensure timely and consistent accounting close cycles. Several years of experience managing diverse accounting teams of various sizes. Capable of managing both up and down the organization to ensure clear communication between all members of the team.

Strengths: Critical thinker, clear communicator, knowledgeable and collaborative self-driven team leader

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Cooking, Hiking & Table-Top Gaming

Education: BS Accounting, MAcc

Credentials: Certified Public Accountant in MissouriEagle Scout

Industry Experience: Aerospace & Defense, Agriculture, Emerging Growth Companies, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Public Accounting, R&D, Wholesale & Distribution

Company Fit: Successfully managed small and medium accounting teams, ranging from 10-20 total individuals

Management Experience: 4 years’ experience directly managing 2 individuals & a team of 8-20 during close.

Software Experience: Oracle NetSuite, Excel, Workiva, Microsoft 365 Dynamics, iRely

Open To: Hybrid, In-office