Brian J. Engler, Mba Email & Phone Number

Iowa City, Ia, Us

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Iowa City, Iowa

Responsibilities:-Negotiate clinical trial budgets -Monthly p-card reconciliation-Monthly trial account reconciliation-Handle invoicing and budget management for ~80 clinical trials in various stages of start-up, active recruitment, and closure-Prepare monthly/quarterly general ledger expenses-Continuous process improvement

North Liberty, Ia

Highlights:-Research and implement smart-phone based app for time and expense reporting system resulting in significant decrease in time to reconcile and reimburse expenses-Work across departments to digitize finance processes virtually eliminating paper -Develop feedback process to obtain actionable information about end user experience resulting in software improvements-Led business development team comprised of senior management-Pursue, and manage relationships, with strategic partners -Develop trade show evaluation process resulting in actionable intelligence to determine how and where to allocate marketing dollars-Develop and execute goal setting process within business development team-Took on Operations Supervisor role to increase efficiency within Facilities/Logistics department. Provide support and direction for Operations Assistant in creating maintenance calendar, Created maintenance ticketing system, Improve communication by employing easily consumed update document; Direct creation of shipping procedures manual; Provide support and direction for improved consumable tracking resulting in less shrinkageResponsibilities:-Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal tax filings -Payroll administration-1099 Reporting-Bank reconciliations-Supervision and leadership of Finance Assistant(s)-Business Development/Marketing-Contract administration-Vendor management

North Liberty, Ia

Highlights:-Developed electronic forms to streamline department processes resulting in less paper and increased efficiency-Crafted exit strategy for joint venture with Chinese company-Directed and supervised Tippie School of Management student consulting projects for new software rollout and joint venture with Chinese company-Led team in developing marketing plan to guide marketing activities-Developed Finance procedures manual-Creation of internal/external training programsResponsibilities:-Complete financial reconciliations of clinical trials, credit cards, and expense reports-Accounts payable/receivable-Invoice preparation-Unclaimed property reporting-Expense report administration

North Liberty, Iowa

Highlights:-Promoted to Finance position within 4 months of hire Responsibilities:-Quality control audits of clinical trial data-Spreadsheet creation for data analysis-Answer Help Desk calls about proprietary software and clinical trial procedures-Site recruitment calls for clinical trials

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Highlights:-Won company wide trip to Disney World for attracting new customers to bank-Propose, and assisted in, conversion from DOS to Web based inventory system-Train and supervise new Service AssociatesResponsibilities:-Maintain positive customer relations while processing customer transactions, deposits, withdrawals and loan payments-Balance and reconciliation of general ledger and demand deposit accounts-Cross-selling bank products/services-Inventory control and maintenance of financial instruments-Audit service Associate drawers

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies & Management, 4.0

Graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa Tippie School of Management (Professionals and Managers). Studied management &.

B.S., Political Science