Economic Development Manager

• Nov 2022 - Present

Focused on attracting and retaining the best businesses and employers for our community. Focused on attracting and retaining the best businesses and employers for our community.

Assistant Controller

• Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

• Responsible for overseeing month end close process and delivery of successful audit • Present month end financial results to Financial Leadership Team in conjunction with Controller• Review significant accounting estimates including obsolete inventory and trade spend• Contributed as Key Finance Management in a PWC led Quality of Earnings Analysis and successful sale of major company brands • Approve and post monthly journal entries prepared by staff and seniors• Participate in cross functional projects focused on 3PL process improvement, vendor rebates and marketing sponsorship planning• Manage multi-location team of 5 including 4 team members based in Warrenville, IL

Accounting Manager

• Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

• Responsible for US based ledgers consisting of three legal entities and two ERP systems • Lead month end close process and shortened cycle from 15 days to 6 days• Review significant accounting estimates including broker commissions, rebates and trade spend• Approve and post monthly journal entries prepared by staff and seniors• Lead post-acquisition efforts to align processes between legacy businesses • Coordinate with PWC team to ensure timely audit completion• Manage multi-location team including 3 direct reports in Warrenville, IL• Nominated by senior leadership to Culture Ambassador team for living our corporate values of Integrity, Collaboration and Passion for Results

Accounting Supervisor

• May 2016 - Mar 2018

• Prepare financial statements for 10 legal entities, including domestic and international entities• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff monthly• Developed month end close checklist to ensure completeness and accuracy of statements• Provided audit support through detailed schedules, walkthroughs and analysis• Coach and supervise two direct reports at the staff and senior level

Senior Accountant

• Jun 2015 - May 2016

• Prepare significant accruals including customer rebates and legal and professional services• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to support year end audit• Core member of Microsoft AX Implementation Team

Audit Senior

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

• Top rated within my peer class as a 1 rated senior• Senior on a large, accelerated SEC filer in the utility industry• Designed and executed audit procedures related to significant risk areas• Completed analytical reviews of financial statement fluctuations• Performed a detailed review of workpapers prepared by staff members• Responsible for the development of first and second year team members• Planned a technical training day for 75 client and Deloitte professionals • Strong understanding of US GAAP, SOX and FERC reporting

Audit Associate

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

• Served as lead senior on a Health and Welfare engagement, responsible for four benefit plans • Analyzed internal controls over income taxes and financial reporting• Participated in the firm’s Onboarding program to mentor new hires during their first year

Summer Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

MIS Teaching Assistant

• Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

MIS 220 - Introduction to Business File Processing Assisted students with assignments on writing programs to solve business problems MIS 220 - Introduction to Business File Processing Assisted students with assignments on writing programs to solve business problems