Experience

Iowa Pork Producers Association

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Finance

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Leadership • Lead and direct all general accounting functions including financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial analysis. • Manage daily accounting workflow for two direct reports. • Present financial results at Board of Director’s meetings. • Manage the annual financial budget preparation process. • Provide leadership to Executive Staff on development of financial forecasts. • Lead the annual financial audit process. • Manage operations including property, vehicles, office equipment, and insurance programs. • Serve as Human Resources Manager. • Oversee Finance and Audit Committees made up of board members and volunteers. Provide the team leadership by outlining key financial results and being active in strategic budget planning discussions. Financial Planning and Analysis • Prepare monthly financial statements. • Conduct monthly financial statement analytical reviews and consult with Executive Staff on results. • Manage the investments for the Association. • Prepare financial data for 990 Tax Form filing. • Maintain accounting procedures. Monitor and enhance internal control processes. • Create profit and loss statements for concession sales at the Iowa State Fair. Accomplishments • Designed process for storing all financial documentation electronically. • Implemented process for paying disbursements via ACH. • Developed a cash management internal control process for Iowa State Fair concession sales. • Led migration to new Accounting System. • Managed building remodel process for the Association. Show less



Farm Bureau Financial Services

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2012

  • Managed daily accounting work flow for a one direct and two indirect reports.• Coordinated financial audits conducted by external, internal, FINRA, and SEC auditors.• Served as Project Manager for various process improvements including migration to new producer incentive compensation system for mutual funds.• Reviewed monthly financial statements and net capital calculations.• Conducted financial statement analytical reviews and summarized findings for management.• Prepared regulatory filings for broker-dealer including FINRA Focus and annual Schedule I reports.• Prepared annual audited financial statement and footnote disclosures for broker-dealer and investment advisor. • Prepared annual expense budgets and income forecasts.• Analyzed variable product commission tables and reviewed distribution fee contract data provided in Prospectus.• Developed internal controls for broker-dealer and investment advisor to mitigate financial statement risk.• Developed a process to streamline the collection and distribution of variable product commissions. Show less

• Accountant

  • Nov 1998 - Jan 2008

  • Prepared monthly financial statements for broker-dealer and investment advisor.• Prepared annual expense budgets and income forecasts.• Conducted financial statement analytical reviews and summarized findings for management.• Prepared annual audited financial statements and footnote disclosures.• Coordinated financial audits conducted by external, internal, FINRA, and SEC auditors.• Prepared regulatory filings including FINRA Focus and annual Schedule I reports.• Ensured broker-dealer financial statements were in compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.• Consulted with broker-dealer partner companies regarding capital requirements, producer fees, and contests.• Created operating summary reports for mutual fund board of director’s meetings.• Coordinated testing and conversion to an upgraded financial system for mutual fund reporting.• Provided guidance to staff and served as liaison with investments area regarding daily pricing of mutual funds.• Reviewed monthly financial statements and audit schedules for six mutual fund portfolios. Show less



Meredith Drive Reformed Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Jul 1996 - Nov 1998

  • Supervised a team of five including office administrative staff, accountant, and building/grounds personnel. • Managed bi-monthly payroll process for church pastors and other employees. • Prepared annual one million-dollar budget and presented it to leadership team and congregation. • Created procedures and internal controls for cash receipts and disbursement processes. • Managed cash flows to maximize short-term income while maintaining sufficient liquid assets. • Chaired the Finance and Property Committees for 1,600 member congregation. • Implemented a 401K retirement plan, flexible spending account, and health insurance plan for church employees. Show less



Johnson & Higgins/Kirke Van Orsdel

• West Des Moines, Iowa

• Insurance Accounting Supervisor

  • Aug 1991 - Jul 1996

  • Supervised a team of nine in administering life insurance policies for 100 clients consisting of one million policyholders. • Developed daily accounting and reconciliation procedures for the whole life insurance product. • Served as liaison between several internal departments, external clients, and insurance carriers. • Supervised a team of nine in administering life insurance policies for 100 clients consisting of one million policyholders. • Developed daily accounting and reconciliation procedures for the whole life insurance product. • Served as liaison between several internal departments, external clients, and insurance carriers.



ADM

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1991

  • Evaluated business processes, identified deficiencies, and recommended corrective action to management. • Evaluated business processes, identified deficiencies, and recommended corrective action to management.