Dani Tanaka, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

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Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

• Focused on driving change and positive impact through investments in climate tech, home automation/improvement, and sustainable materials/packaging sectors. Dedicated to supporting innovative startups poised to.
• Developing pipelines, managing deal due diligence, and partnering with portfolio companies to drive strategic alignment for innovation and growth throughout 3M's businesses

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

• Managing internal consulting projects focused on marketing, business development, and strategy projects across 3M’s business divisions

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Responsible for managing the financial aspects of the company with involvement in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to the CEO of the company
• Develop and implement creative solutions to solve technological and operation challenges during development
• Analyze the financial climate and market trends to assist in creating strategic plans for the future
• Provided strategic visions for the financial model, forecasting, cash planning, and capitalization table
• Create projections and business strategy plan for investor pitch meetings

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

• Executed 2 strategy and marketing projects for 3M divisions using data analytics, VOC and external benchmarking as some of the key tools. Project scope included: - COVID-19 response - Strategy Planning and Business.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Led the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information including managerial reporting, financial reporting, budget creation, and income statement analysis
• Managed annual budget including creating and providing monthly explanations along with thorough and accurate analysis to senior management regarding the nature and cause of financial deviations from budget, prior year.
• Provided direction and instruction in training employees regarding financial issues, use of budgeting, and forecasting tools and the budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepared rate case information and analysis as required to support regulatory submissions
• Documented key processes of areas assigned to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Provided proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions

• Managed all phases of compliance engagements from planning to delivery ensuring expectations and deadlines are met; engagement teams range in size from three to six people
• Analyzed and understood materiality and risk of reporting issues and GAAP to tax differences
• Specialized in knowing the problem areas and opportunities within Construction and Real Estate
• Reviewed research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards; determine implications and best course of action for client
• Managed IRS examinations and others issues, serving as a point of contact preparing deliverables.
• Assisted the department to attract, develop, and retain top talent

• Prepared individual and business tax returns for corporations, S-corps, and partnerships
• Technically reviewed simple individual and business tax returns for corporations, S-corps, and partnerships
• Compiled financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Trained interns on tax preparation procedures and internal operations
• Created tax plans for individuals and corporations
• Managed bookkeeping functions and performed payroll calculations and processes for clients

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy & Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, Forte Foundation, and InSITE Fellow Clark-Fox and Social Policy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Regent Scholar and Varsity Volleyball Captain Asian American Student Association Treasurer • Co-lead events and.