Laura Bliss
Director of Finance and Administration at Isännöintiliitto- Claim this Profile
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Finnish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Isännöintiliitto
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Finland
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance and Administration
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Head of Finance and Administration
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May 2015 - Jan 2021
The Finnish Real Estate Management Federation (Isännöintiliitto) is a central organization for real estate management companies and member associations. Isännöintiliitto's goal is to improve the visibility and appreciation of real estate management.Team leader of Communications and Customer Service unit (9 subordinates). Leadership team member since August 2018.Responsible for:• Financial budgeting, forecasting, monitoring cash flow• Montly and annual financial statements• Development of internal tools, systems and processes• Reporting (internal, board)• HR and payroll• Overall administration Show less
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Office Manager
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Responsible for:• Monthly reporting; financial and overall performance• Managing order processing, invoicing and customer service of Isännöintiliitto's publications• Versatile event planning, from small meetings to gala parties• General back office tasksSwiftly promoted to new role as Head of Finance and Administration.
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Golla USA Inc (subsidiary of Golla Oy)
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Chicago, IL
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
Golla is a Finnish design company specialized in manufacturing fashionable bags and cases for portable electronics. • Expatriate contract (3 years). • Responsible for managing and developing Golla Oy’s U.S. subsidiary’s accounting processes (A/R, A/P, cash flow forecast) and coordinating financial statement issuance (monthly and annual). • Managing the administrative side of Golla’s business with Fortune 500 listed retail partners, such as Walmart, Amazon.com, Best Buy and Target. Controlling customer balances and chargeback claims. • Processing sales orders and coordinating domestic and overseas shipments to and from Golla’s warehouse facilities (China, U.S. and Canada). • Coordinating monthly HR/payroll processes. Responsible for back office and office management related tasks (business and tax registrations, insurance and lease contracts). • Responsible for planning company events. Show less
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Aalto University
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Finland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Project Member
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Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Researcher at Student Business Project, Market Value of Silence. Researcher at Student Business Project, Market Value of Silence.
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Spacelight Oy
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Helsinki, Finland
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Import Controller
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Responsible for sales and purchase order processing, inbound and outbound shipments, import reporting, and A/R and A/P processes. Tasks also included customer price quotation, customer service, and general administration. Responsible for sales and purchase order processing, inbound and outbound shipments, import reporting, and A/R and A/P processes. Tasks also included customer price quotation, customer service, and general administration.
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Helsinki School of Economics
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Civil Servant
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Student application screening process coordinator, study and registrar office supporting tasks, member of study team. Student application screening process coordinator, study and registrar office supporting tasks, member of study team.
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Education
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Aalto University School of Business
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Major in Marketing, Minor in Business Law -
Helsinki School of Economics
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Major in International Business, Minor in Marketing -
Aarhus School of Business
Student Exchange (BScBA)