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Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba is listed as Senior Accounting Leader with Success Leading Accounting and Financial Innovation based in Greater Chicago Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at aryzta.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba.
Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba previously worked as Controller at Program Productions, Inc. and PENTAIR, SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT at Salo, A Korn Ferry Company. Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba holds Bs, Accountancy from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Multi-faceted, highly adaptable, and reliable corporate controller with an impressive history of managerial experience combining cross-functional competencies in all phases of accounting, month-end accounting close, treasury management, mergers & acquisitions, project management, SAP implementation, business operations, and staff training. Proven success delivering process improvements through development of key metrics, implementation of efficient tools and optimizing staff. Highly skilled in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, financial accounting, and financial reporting. Strong analytical abilities and proven leadership skills, detail-oriented, effective team player and relationship builder capable of influencing key decision makers driven by outstanding interpersonal and communication expertise.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an MBA focused in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.Core Competencies:Reviewing journal entries, general ledger analysis, A/P & A/R, high volume reconciliations, P&L management, discrepancy resolution, variance analysis, real-time analytics, implementation of new technology initiatives, bank compliance and covenants, fixed assets management and senior leadership presentations.For, further communication I can be reached at abrown0830@gmail.com
Listed skills include Accounting, General Ledger, Sap, Process Improvement, and 24 others.
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Lombard, Il, Us
Key Result Areas: * Responsible for managing the banking relationship and bank services.* Worked with Sage 3rd party to implement electronic bank reconciliations in Sage.* Responsible for the monthly reporting of financials for 5 operating entities.* Facilitated the semi-monthly payroll processing for corporate employees.
Minneapolis, Mn, Us
Key Result Areas: * Participated on the M&A team, assisted with the purchase accounting and integration of the Ken’s Beverage Inc. (KBI) acquisition.* Assisted in mapping KBI’s Acumatica general ledger to the Pentair Chart of Accounts on SAP. Communicated Chart of Accounts changes to the KBI team and worked with all areas of the business to manage and identify where supplementary accounts were needed to comply with US GAAP reporting requirements.* Pentair Corporate finance liaison for the Ken’s Beverage finance team, provided accounting guidance as needed.* Coordinated the completion of the month end close process and submitted monthly financial results to corporate; ensured intercompany balances agreed.* Monitored, reconciled & prepared month end journal entries for: Cash, fixed assets depreciation, accounts receivable, revenue, prepaid utilities & rent, capital expenditures, and tax.
Chicago, Illinois , Us
Key Result Areas: * Provide strategic advice and real-time analytics to the management; strategize and manage all key accounting functions. * Collaborate with senior leadership team to identify and deliver value enhancing strategies aligned with overall business objectives. * Oversight management of entire Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, documentation archival and A/P treasury functions. * Complete payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices* Lead and motivate a general ledger team of five accountants, by setting and facilitating achievement of goals and objectives. * Manage a high-volume A/P team of seven processors and clerks; lead all areas of A/P day to day process including weekly and monthly key metrics. * Create and implement changes to work assignments, methods or procedures to meet operational needs, improve accuracy and efficiency of the related systems. * Determines if financial and internal controls are adequate to meet management objectives and make recommendations for improvements.
Chicago, Il, Us
Key Result Areas: * Exercised appropriate oversight and supervision of staff resources to ensure the accounting function is successful in meeting goals and objectives. * Assisted with the month end close process ensuring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations were completed timely.* Observed, monitored, collected, and recorded fiscal data and assessed accuracy, validity and integrity. * Oversaw compliance with all laws, regulations, and existing controls necessary to ensure appropriate accountability exists over accounting operations.
Chicago, Il, Us
Key Result Areas: * Performed balance sheet reconciliations to meet month-end financial reporting close deadlines. Provided leadership and direction to the accounting staff, consisting of a team of general ledger accountants and clerical professionals.* Coordinated the annual audit and 990 processes for the company and its 7 related organizations and directed the staff accordingly.* Reviewed balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis. Reconciled complex balance sheet accounts and investigated/resolved variances.* Prepared documentation and created highly detailed financial reports.* Created financial statements and footnotes for audit opinion.
Schlieren, Zurich, Ch
Key Result Areas: * Managed a team of accounting managers and senior accountants to maintain the integrity of the general ledger. * Led the accounting team through multiple acquisitions/mergers and successfully integrated processes for accurate financial reporting. * Facilitated and organized the month end close process across corporate departments and approximately 26 bakery locations.* Developed the appropriate department structure and added additional staff required as a result of SAP integration of the Canadian entity, Pineridge. Implemented strategic changes to improve team’s performance challenges and deliver bottom-line results. * Played pivotal role in the transition of Canada accounting functions to the US office in Chicago.* Served as center point person during internal and external financial audit.
Schlieren, Zurich, Ch
* Served as pricing team lead for the SAP implementation as result of acquiring Cloverhill Bakery.* Tracked the implementation and compliance with cash discounts.* Developed new price lists and effective dates ensuring sales implementation and compliance with pricing actions.* Translated Accenture recommendations into actionable pricing actions for the business teams.
Schlieren, Zurich, Ch
Key Result Areas: * Post the merger of La Brea Bakery into Aryzta LLC, promoted to a key leadership role to integrate processes and build a high-performing general accounting team. Hired and trained new personnel and facilitated the transition of responsibilities from various locations in the business. * Ensure that financial information is accurately reflected in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS. * Finance team lead for the integration and SAP implementation as result of acquiring Pita Pan.* Coordinated the accurate reporting of the financial results to the parent company. * Created and developed a Central Finance department, transitioning AR, AP, Payroll, Banking and Fixed Assets from West and East coast facilities to a central office.* Managed timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounting results and related financial reporting through the close and consolidation process.* Monitored, reconciled & prepared month end Journal entries for: Cash, fixed assets depreciation, accounts receivable, revenue, prepaid utilities & rent, capital expenditures, and tax. * Transitioned banking relationships from Comerica Bank and LaSalle Bank to Bank of America.* Maintained effective relationships with the company’s external advisors, Audit, Tax, Banking and Insurance as well as the company’s corporate headquarters, especially in the areas Internal Audit, Reporting and Treasury.* Progressed through increasingly responsible positions.
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Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba is listed as Senior Accounting Leader with Success Leading Accounting and Financial Innovation.
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @aryzta.com for Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba.
Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States.
Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba has worked for Program Productions, Inc., Salo, A Korn Ferry Company, Access Search, Inc., Brilliant™, and Aryzta.
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Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba holds Bs, Accountancy from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Anita Brown, Cpa, Mba is listed with skills including Accounting, General Ledger, Sap, Process Improvement, Budgets, Leadership, Performance Management, and Microsoft Excel.
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