Amy Puncochar Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I'm the manager in charge of a team that produces monthly financial closes, reporting and analysis in a fast-paced global environment for Pearson VUE and GED Testing Services. Pearson VUE and GED Testing Services are within the largest education company in the world, Pearson. I have Oracle accounting functions responsibility for international and U.S. based entities. Our team works with many international teams and also, specialty reporting teams in Belfast, Northern Ireland and India. I prepare audit work schedules for internal and external auditors, along with SOX compliance and testing. I'm a subject matter expert in Oracle financial report writing.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I was in charge of producing monthly financial closes, reporting and analysis in a fast-paced global environment for the largest education company in the world. I had Oracle corporate accounting functions responsibility, along with Shared Services oversight. I reviewed/approved account reconciliations and journal entries from an outsourced team in India. I lead key initiatives to assist with a variety of high level projects in support of company goals and initiatives, including system conversions. I was a subject matter expert in Oracle financial report writing for business units, acquisitions and divestitures. I was responsible for statutory reporting. I prepared audit work schedules for internal and external auditors, along with SOX compliance and testing.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I was responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial closing, reporting and analysis. I provided financial and analytical support to Business Units. I provided Oracle financial report writing for business units. I was responsible for the commission process for an active sales team. I was a proven compassionate leader, leading a team to produce mid-year, year-end statutory reporting and information for tax packages, taking over from another team to lead these corporate accounting functions within my team.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I was responsible for monthly financial closing and financial reporting; analysis of financial results, interacting with senior management; Lawson accounting software administration for accounting department; and problem solving of reporting issues with the IT team. I was a direct report to the Controller. I provided supervision and training for a team of three. I moved to Pearson when I was recommended by a former co-worker.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I produced account reconciliations, ADP Payroll, accounts payable/receivable, audit packages and managed ad hoc projects. I created specialized financial reports using Great Plains FRx reporting. I reported directly to the Controller of these related companies, interacting with senior management to solve issues.ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:Assistant Controller | General Parts, Inc./CARQUEST Auto Parts: I had a leadership role within the Accounting Team providing financials,analysis and support to accounts payable/receivable, general ledger accountants and warehousing operations team.Financial Analyst | Northwest Airlines, Inc.: I prepared budgets, forecasts and analysis for Technical Ops Controller division. I wrote financial reports using SAS programming language.Accounting Supervisor | Borden Pasta Group: I was a supervisor of 9 in an A/R team, producing analysis for senior management, until company office moved out of state. Supervisor of Credit and Fleet | Staff Accountant Treasury, Tax & Cost | Sinclair & Valentine, L.P.:In the corporate office, I prepared state and federal tax returns for all states. I managed A/R for $200M multi-location manufacturing ink plants. I coordinated inventory and counts for all multi-location ink manufacturing plantsCost Accountant | UNISYS I spent two summers working in the proposals/manufacturing area, during my college years.