Eric Smith, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the efficient functioning of Accounting department. Works closely with NinjaTrader’s VP of Finance and other stakeholders to successfully develop and implement accounting practices, while driving continuous improvements within the accounting and finance function.

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

Managed and developed staff in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. Managed general ledger close process to ensure close and month-end reconciliations were completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP. Evaluated financial results and prepared variance analyses for senior management.● Managed financial system conversion of subsidiary from QuickBooks to JD Edwards, on time, and with minimal errors● Directed creation and development of general ledger account reconciliations and research, correcting account balance discrepancies● Devised processes and operating procedures, reducing month-end close from 8 days to 4● Located $750K in missing A/R cash receipts● Created a paperless solution, using PDF documents to replace manual signatures, allowing staff to work from home during coronavirus outbreak

Naperville, Il

Managed accounting, budget, planning, and financial reporting team● Coached and developed high-performing team, resulting in 98% staff retention rate● Evaluated and updated internal control policies through organization, achieving compliance with COSO framework (Committee on Sponsoring Organizations)● Oversaw relationships, as liaison to audit and regulatory authorities, making sure findings were cleared on timely basis● Ensured all regulatory reports were completed accurately and 100% on time, with no significant findings reported● Contributed to design and implementation of Prophix system for annual budget, forecasts, analysis, and planning. Familiar with OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) technology to store data in multidimensional cubes● Saved $250K per year in license costs by designing resource sharing arrangements● Communicated financial results and presentations, collaborating with department managers to develop key controls, and training and coaching others on budget preparation best practices, account reconciliations, and budget variances● Automated regulatory reporting process, reducing prep time from 4 days to 4 hours, while eliminating data entry errors● Achieved timely month-end close, over 96% annually, while all audit reports and exams were completed accurately and 100% on time● Communicated vision for zero-based budgeting, achieving department budget goals annually● Directed accounting integration of 5 corporate credit unions, merging with Alloya

Naperville, Il

● Managed accounting staff● Designed and managed the preparation of key procedures, to promote cross-training and set standards for excellence throughout the accounting department● Responsible for all subsidiary broker-dealer FINRA financial regulatory requirements, as Financial and Operations Principle (FINOPS)

Naperville, Il

● Designed, implemented, and managed an automated process for month-end GL account reconciliations, to provide integrity to the financial statements● Participated in design and implementation of an accounting GL system conversion to Microsoft Dynamics, including development, testing, procedures, and documentation

Chicago, Il

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Augustana Choir, Handel Oratorio Society, Rho Nu Delta Fraternity - Treasurer