Experience

Hill's Pet Nutrition

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Team Lead

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Topeka, Kansas, United States

• Finance Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

  United States



Security Benefit

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Investment Operations Analysist

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

• Trade Operations Analyst

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2021

  Topeka, Kansas



Westar Energy

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Cost Analysist

  • May 2015 - Dec 2016

  Topeka General Office Assist review process with transmission and substation stakeholders Assist budget development that consists currently of $250 million. Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with engineering Research post construction cost variance Maintain cost estimate summary Initiate work requests for transmission and substation projects Timely in-service and completion… Show more Assist review process with transmission and substation stakeholders Assist budget development that consists currently of $250 million. Monthly tracking and variance analysis by project Monthly Capex and O&M reporting to project stakeholders Develop project cost estimates in conjunction with engineering Research post construction cost variance Maintain cost estimate summary Initiate work requests for transmission and substation projects Timely in-service and completion reporting for Capex projects Preparation of journal entries Assist with schedule development Compile and report quarterly Southwest Power Pool report Compile data requirements for bi-annual Transmission Formula Rate reporting Conduct other Ad Hoc reporting as needed. Show less



PTMW, Inc

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Topeka, KS Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports. Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements Execute the month/year end process of General Ledger accounts and bank accounts Maintain… Show more Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports. Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements Execute the month/year end process of General Ledger accounts and bank accounts Maintain banking account and processes Reconcile payroll, operating and loan accounts Manage Accounts Payable process Show less



Del Monte Foods, Inc.

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

• Staff Accountant/Sr. Supervisor

  • Jul 2005 - Feb 2014

  Topeka, Kansas Area Direct all financial activities for the Del Monte Topeka Distribution Center. Manage and direct Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting. Maintain timely and accurate accounting records. Direct the development of the Distribution Center’s Annual Operating Plan consisting of variable production costs, fixed production costs and capital budgets. FY14 budget includes fixed distribution of cost of $5,500,00 and variable cost of $1,875,000. Prepare periodic… Show more Direct all financial activities for the Del Monte Topeka Distribution Center. Manage and direct Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting. Maintain timely and accurate accounting records. Direct the development of the Distribution Center’s Annual Operating Plan consisting of variable production costs, fixed production costs and capital budgets. FY14 budget includes fixed distribution of cost of $5,500,00 and variable cost of $1,875,000. Prepare periodic variance forecasts for fiscal year and analyze against budget and communicate to local, regional and corporate management Ensure that sufficient internal controls are in place and are in compliance with corporate auditing requirements and SOX to effectively safeguard plant assets and to provide adequate segregation of duties ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures. Prepare daily and periodic variance reports and analysis to aid management in cost controls. . Direct the financial month end, fiscal year end and tax year end closing in accordance with guidelines to provide accurate and timely information for analysis at the regional and corporate level. Monitor and control the DC’s balance sheets to ensure all assets and liabilities are accounted for and accurate. Supervise the Inventory control manager to ensure the accuracy of the inventory control system. Direct and assist in the preparation of special studies, cost reduction efforts and/or proposals involving the financial aspects of the operation or function being reviewed. Manage, train, and develop a competent administrative staff. Identify and develop potential succession candidates at all levels within the department. Perform salary administration; counseling, hiring and discharge activities within the department. SME Lean body of knowledge certification. Spearheaded Lean project that saved the company a total of $60,000. Show less