Experience

Veritae Group, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and CEO - Twin Cities | St. Cloud

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Twin Cities | St. Cloud Interim Project Executives, CFO’s & Controllers Veritae Group was founded by Sally Mainquist and Kris Larson to make a meaningful difference in the lives of accounting and finance professionals. This includes both our clients and our consultants, collectively our partners. As CPA's and corporate executives ourselves, we get it... We see a void in the marketplace around individual needs, quality of life and well-being. We identify opportunities that fill this void. Clients utilize… Show more Interim Project Executives, CFO’s & Controllers Veritae Group was founded by Sally Mainquist and Kris Larson to make a meaningful difference in the lives of accounting and finance professionals. This includes both our clients and our consultants, collectively our partners. As CPA's and corporate executives ourselves, we get it... We see a void in the marketplace around individual needs, quality of life and well-being. We identify opportunities that fill this void. Clients utilize our consultants to bridge resource and knowledge gaps in executive level project and financial leadership roles. Our mission is to offer a values-based culture in which we all share. One centered on high integrity and trust. We earn loyalty through building authentic relationships, treating people exceptionally well and focusing on the sustainability of our profession. We are not a commodity business. We are a family eager to enrich the lives of our partners. The Veritae Way - Work Hard, Be Nice, Earn Trust Veritae - "Truth" Show less



MinnesotaWake

• Board of Directors Chair

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Crosslake, Minnesota, United States



Alzheimer's Association®

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

• 2019 and 2020 Twin Cities Alzheimer's Walk Chair

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2020



UST Opus College of Business Center for Ethics in Practice

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital Philanthropic Board

• Board Member

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2019

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



UST Center for Ethical Business Cultures

• Board Member

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



Financial Executives International

• United States
• Financial Services

• Board Member

  • May 2013 - Jan 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area


Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
• Board Member

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2016


Certes Financial Pros

• President and CEO

  • 1999 - 2013

  Certes Financial Pros is a division of SNI Companies. Certes was founded in 1994 and was the Twin Cities’ pioneer in the accounting staffing arena and is a leading provider of senior level staffing solutions to companies in need of accounting and finance interim and project contracting assistance. Certes has an award-winning reputation. Honored with the prestigious Minnesota Business Ethics Award and named one of the "Best Places to Work," Certes upheld a respected track record for delivering… Show more Certes Financial Pros is a division of SNI Companies. Certes was founded in 1994 and was the Twin Cities’ pioneer in the accounting staffing arena and is a leading provider of senior level staffing solutions to companies in need of accounting and finance interim and project contracting assistance. Certes has an award-winning reputation. Honored with the prestigious Minnesota Business Ethics Award and named one of the "Best Places to Work," Certes upheld a respected track record for delivering high value and unrivaled service to a broad client base. Leadership: - Consistently ranked as the top producer for SNI while simultaneously leading the Certes organization in business strategy, sales, marketing, recruiting, and back office support. Managed contracting staff of CPA’s, MBA’s and CMA’s, providing project opportunities, career coaching, feedback, training opportunities. - Successfully navigated the company through a difficult economic environment to achieve extensive corporate expansion, launching 4 sister divisions in the last three years. Networking: - Founded Financial Executive Women’s Network (FEWnet) in 2001, growing from initial 14 members to over 1,000. FEWnet was developed by Certes to unite financial executive woman in the community to share ideas, network and provide trusted relationships. - Founded NeXtworking in 2006, a networking and mentoring organization for young accounting and finance professionals, growing to approximately 1,000 young men and woman with less than 10 years experience. - Founded UNI Twin Cities Accounting Alumni Group in 2008, continuously growing involvement. Named Accounting Alumni in Residence for UNI in 2011. Show less



Recovery Engineering-PUR-Proctor & Gamble

• Vice President of Manufacturing

  • 1994 - 1998

  Recovery Engineering is a manufacturer of small-scale drinking water treatment systems, sold under the PUR brand name. In 1998, Recovery was recognized as the 10th fastest-growing company in Minnesota based on the previous five years. In this role, I directed the manufacturing operations of the organization during the aggressive introduction and launch of the household products line, which contributed to sales exploding from $10M to $80M on an annualized basis. Balanced extreme growth and cost… Show more Recovery Engineering is a manufacturer of small-scale drinking water treatment systems, sold under the PUR brand name. In 1998, Recovery was recognized as the 10th fastest-growing company in Minnesota based on the previous five years. In this role, I directed the manufacturing operations of the organization during the aggressive introduction and launch of the household products line, which contributed to sales exploding from $10M to $80M on an annualized basis. Balanced extreme growth and cost reduction with a dynamic business plan, which resulted in improved automation, increased production, improved supplier management, expanded workforce, and improved inventory accuracy. Show less



Graco

• Peru
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting and Operations Management

  • 1981 - 1994

  Graco is an international manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, headquartered in Minneapolis, with revenues exceeding $400M. As Factory Manager, I held responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Production Control, Fiscal Management, and Production Supervision. Oversaw successful ISO 9001 Certification – one of the first companies in Minnesota to become certified. Improved customer service by reducing backorders from an average of six days to less than 24 hours and controlled… Show more Graco is an international manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, headquartered in Minneapolis, with revenues exceeding $400M. As Factory Manager, I held responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Production Control, Fiscal Management, and Production Supervision. Oversaw successful ISO 9001 Certification – one of the first companies in Minnesota to become certified. Improved customer service by reducing backorders from an average of six days to less than 24 hours and controlled costs by reducing inventory by 50% in two years while business grew 30%. As Manager of Manufacturing Planning and Administration, I operated as Manufacturing Controller and served as a key advisor to the Vice President of Manufacturing. Coordinated the planning and budgeting process for manufacturing and reviewed all manufacturing capital expenditure proposals. Developed comprehensive manufacturing planning package, which resulted in earning the President’s Award. Show less



KPMG

• Brazil
• Construction

• Audit

  • 1980 - 1982

  KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. In this position, I gained audit experience with client companies in manufacturing, health care, agriculture, electronics, retail, and insurance.