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Chicago, Illinois

• Provided timely, analytical commentary regarding state of the business including concise, insightful PowerPoint decks presented to executive management
• Continually reviewed, modified and audited compliance with financial processes to ensure data integrity and improve productivity
• Partnered with business leaders to develop financial forecasts, identify cost savings opportunities and create metrics to track progress
• Managed schedules and workflow for team of seven Finance professionals; evaluated performance, recognized achievement and encouraged growth and development; took corrective action as needed

Chicago, Illinois

• Analyzed monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and explained variances versus prior year and budgeted results
• Led various cross-functional teams in the creation of business tools designed to increase profitability and productivity
• Provided vision and implemented multiple standard costing measures to better evaluate job-level performance
• Oversaw the development of Global best practices, providing technical guidance on complex accounting issues when integrating, reorganizing and creating new business units
• Ensured compliance with statutory income, property and sales tax reporting requirements
• Hired, trained, supervised, motivated, and developed accounting staff

Arlington Heights, Illinois

• Directed a team of five accountants responsible for general ledger preparation, financial reporting and accounts payable
• Prepared and presented financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports and variance analysis
• Spearheaded the implementation and design of a new accounting system, ensuring all financial and management reporting requirements were met while automating processes and enhancing capabilities
• Managed compliance with SEC and IRS reporting requirements, including preparation of 10Q/10K and federal/state income tax documents and coordination with auditors
• Directed due diligence on acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses to ensure compliance with approved accounting practices and internal controls

Chicago, Illinois

Six years progressive experience in the Audit practice including managerial responsibilites. Diverse client base, both public and private companies, focused on technology, manufacturing and government industries.