Renee Erling
Senior Manager of Finance & Administration at Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)- Claim this Profile
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Bookkeeping
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Experience
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Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager of Finance & Administration
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Oct 2021 - Present
Responsible for day-to-day financial operations and regulatory compliance for all public accounting and financial reporting functions, while implementing the appropriate policies, procedures, checks and balances. Oversees both NISRA and NISRA Foundation general accounting, financial management and reporting as well as accounts receivable and accounts payable operations. Works closely with the Executive Director and manages the District’s bond payments and investments for optimal return and necessary liquidity. Oversees administrative staff as well as the day-to-day operations of NISRA’s Human Resources and risk management functions. Manages and ensures proper policy implementation, compensation, benefits administration, payroll, professional development, coaching, training and compliance.
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AMS Store and Shred, LLC
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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2020 - Oct 2021
Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Manages outsourced functions and oversees the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.Oversees the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures. Ensures that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and that that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable. Ensures the accounts receivable are collected promptly. Processes payroll in a timely manner. Completes periodic bank reconciliations are completed, and required debt payments are made on a timely basis Maintains the chart of accounts and the system of controls over accounting transactions.Issues timely and complete financial statements and completes the preparation of the corporate annual reports. Recommends benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations and calculates and issue financial and operating metrics. Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts and calculates variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Provides financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.Coordinates the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit. Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
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President/CEO
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2017 - 2020
Leads the Algonquin-LITH Chamber of Commerce to successfully achieve its mission of bringing businesses and community together. Oversees all day-to-day operations, strategic and fiscal goals, leads staff and volunteers; member relations; provides executive support to the Board of Directors; facilitates community and government liaison programs and events based on industry need. Actively participates in local and regional workforce training, and advocacy activities relating to business policy, legislation, and regulation.
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Program Manager - Grant Funded
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2017 - 2017
Managed and developed all programs, training and curriculum. Set and monitored benchmarks for measuring impact and effectiveness of programs. Monitored industry trends, recommended and implemented newly evolving opportunities to increase operating capacity of local organizations. Conducted grant research and writing to provide additional funding for CPE programs. Partnered with NIU to offer CTE/CPE training. Developed new marketing materials, and promoted programs via digital, email, social media marketing. Participated and sponsored programs through local events and functions.
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McHenry County College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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McHenry County College Continuing Education
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2013 - 2017
Worked for McHenry County College in Continuing Education Department specializing in noncredit program and workforce development. Responsible for topic development, and recruitment of subject matter experts, development of instructional materials and course objectives for CPE/CTE programs. Managed multiple marketing projects with the goal of increasing enrollment within department programs. Researched industry trends, developed newsletter and e-blasts. Piloted and managed an email marketing platform to help create awareness and increase enrollment of programs.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Commerical Card Operations
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1997 - 2007
Over 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced financial industry. Analyzed and organized metrics, statistics and financial reporting to help increase department goals and improve overall functionality. Created and oversaw several process improvement projects leading to major cost reductions. Managed an operations staff of five. Accountable for department budget. Knowledgeable in financial banking, accounting principles and compliance regulations such as, GAAP, SOX, BSA, AML. Over 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced financial industry. Analyzed and organized metrics, statistics and financial reporting to help increase department goals and improve overall functionality. Created and oversaw several process improvement projects leading to major cost reductions. Managed an operations staff of five. Accountable for department budget. Knowledgeable in financial banking, accounting principles and compliance regulations such as, GAAP, SOX, BSA, AML.
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Education
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Columbia College
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Marketing -
2013 - 2015
McHenry County College
AAS, Accounting -
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Columbia | McHenry County College
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