Experience

Grassroots Solutions

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance & Operations

  • May 2023 - Present



Snow Peak USA, Inc.

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Oct 2020 - May 2023

  A lifestyle brand focused on creating restorative experiences in nature through legacy-grade gear and apparel. A public company in Japan, the US branch is a rapidly growing start-up with 2 retail stores, ecommerce and wholesale distribution, restaurant and a campground. Responsible for the standard Controller responsibilities including financial reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, accounting operations and standards, managing audits and reviews, team strategy, leadership and… Show more A lifestyle brand focused on creating restorative experiences in nature through legacy-grade gear and apparel. A public company in Japan, the US branch is a rapidly growing start-up with 2 retail stores, ecommerce and wholesale distribution, restaurant and a campground. Responsible for the standard Controller responsibilities including financial reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, accounting operations and standards, managing audits and reviews, team strategy, leadership and development and peer collaboration. Additionally, and even more exciting, I’ve been tasked with transforming the finance and accounting team from operating in a small, start-up environment to a rapidly growing organization compliant with US GAAP as well as incorporating new lines of businesses and initiatives. Highlights include the following: Transitioned financial reporting internally and converted statements from tax/cash basis to US GAAP standards. Established month-end supporting documents and reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Developed and executed first collaborative annual budget. Created comprehensive quarterly goal structure and tracking system for accounting team. SAP implementation successfully completed after 2 failed attempts. Established and implemented accounting structure for a new line of business. Show less A lifestyle brand focused on creating restorative experiences in nature through legacy-grade gear and apparel. A public company in Japan, the US branch is a rapidly growing start-up with 2 retail stores, ecommerce and wholesale distribution, restaurant and a campground. Responsible for the standard Controller responsibilities including financial reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, accounting operations and standards, managing audits and reviews, team strategy, leadership and… Show more A lifestyle brand focused on creating restorative experiences in nature through legacy-grade gear and apparel. A public company in Japan, the US branch is a rapidly growing start-up with 2 retail stores, ecommerce and wholesale distribution, restaurant and a campground. Responsible for the standard Controller responsibilities including financial reporting and analysis, annual budgeting, accounting operations and standards, managing audits and reviews, team strategy, leadership and development and peer collaboration. Additionally, and even more exciting, I’ve been tasked with transforming the finance and accounting team from operating in a small, start-up environment to a rapidly growing organization compliant with US GAAP as well as incorporating new lines of businesses and initiatives. Highlights include the following: Transitioned financial reporting internally and converted statements from tax/cash basis to US GAAP standards. Established month-end supporting documents and reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Developed and executed first collaborative annual budget. Created comprehensive quarterly goal structure and tracking system for accounting team. SAP implementation successfully completed after 2 failed attempts. Established and implemented accounting structure for a new line of business. Show less



Askov Finlayson

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

  A Minneapolis-based vehicle for entrepreneurial ventures, serving as a management company for 9 business entities including a B Corp, climate positive, outerwear start-up (Askov Finlayson), a James Bread award-winning Northern hospitality collective (The Bachelor Farmer, Marvel Bar, Cafe), an apparel manufacturing business, administrative company services company, intellectual property holdings and real estate properties. Responsible for providing financial and operational oversight of… Show more A Minneapolis-based vehicle for entrepreneurial ventures, serving as a management company for 9 business entities including a B Corp, climate positive, outerwear start-up (Askov Finlayson), a James Bread award-winning Northern hospitality collective (The Bachelor Farmer, Marvel Bar, Cafe), an apparel manufacturing business, administrative company services company, intellectual property holdings and real estate properties. Responsible for providing financial and operational oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities while providing strategy and direction to owners and senior leaders. Created, implemented and trained senior leadership on a comprehensive financial reporting package. prepared and implemented annual budget process by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data and recommending plans. Managed organizational cash flow forecasting and collaborated with senior leadership to assess significant fluctuations and timing. Bank account management and related debt instruments including renewals, long-term payoff strategy, amortization and payment schedules. Managed all accounting and human resource functions and related staff from strategy to tactical, efficient operations. Responsible for overall strategy and management of organization's office technology, physical space, insurance, records management, business partners and vendors. Initiated and led restructuring of all support services relating to accounting, human resources, technology and office management in response to changing needs of company. Developed team and mentees to extend in the next step of their career.

• Accounting Manager | HR Manager | Office Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2018



TCF Bank

• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting - Consolidations

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for management, including the quarterly Board Earnings Release and Investor Presentation slides. Created reporting package to include key performance indicators and narratives for monthly distribution to executives. Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting for management, including the quarterly Board Earnings Release and Investor Presentation slides. Created reporting package to include key performance indicators and narratives for monthly distribution to executives.



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Supervisor, Property Management Accounting

  • Jan 2012 - May 2015

  Managed the Property Tax and Incentives Team. Responsible for all Property Tax and Incentive payments, receipts, accounting, compliance, forecasting and budgets. Directed multiple process improvements, creating efficiencies and increased accuracy while shifting the type of work from processing based to analytical and project based. Built relationships with business partners, triggering cross-department process improvements and collaboration to enhance team cohesiveness. Led, developed and… Show more Managed the Property Tax and Incentives Team. Responsible for all Property Tax and Incentive payments, receipts, accounting, compliance, forecasting and budgets. Directed multiple process improvements, creating efficiencies and increased accuracy while shifting the type of work from processing based to analytical and project based. Built relationships with business partners, triggering cross-department process improvements and collaboration to enhance team cohesiveness. Led, developed and mentored team members in advancing their career and working knowledge. Led and managed Canadian Inventory project and team during a special assignment. Responsible for leading and training a new team during the first waves of the Canadian store openings. Quickly understood processes and implemented changes to create more efficient and effective processes.

• Senior Accountant, Property Management Accounting

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  Managed a team of accountants. Reviewed and approved tax payments, journal entries, account reconciliations, forecasts and budgets for property tax expenses and incentive income. Created new accounting and forecasting reporting package for business partners.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assurance

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Specialized in the Private Company Services market sector performing financial statement audits. Exposed to multiple industries including private equity, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, agriculture, education, restaurant, construction and employee benefits. Excelled in communicating with both clients and colleagues to build trusting relationships while becoming more efficient and effective. Specialized in the Private Company Services market sector performing financial statement audits. Exposed to multiple industries including private equity, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, agriculture, education, restaurant, construction and employee benefits. Excelled in communicating with both clients and colleagues to build trusting relationships while becoming more efficient and effective.