Managed a team of five accountants, one accounting manager, and one AP manager for a growing, multi branded restaurant management company with estimated revenues of $280+ million across 13 brands consisting of 100+ corporate restaurants and 200+ franchise restaurants in FY 2023.Indirectly managed a team of five Accounts Payable Specialists paying over $3M of invoices weekly.Lead the accounting acquisition for six unique restaurant brands totaling 43 locations and numerous Famous Daves and Village Inn franchise location purchasesFostered an environment of speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Expedited the financial close and reconciliation completion timeline from 20 business days down to 10 business daysCompleted and oversaw various requests ranging from the c-suite internally as well as externally to auditors, tax professionals and other vendors.Created onboarding program used by ten newly hired accounting/accounts payable team members

Managed a team of five accountants and one AP manager for a growing, multi branded restaurant management company with revenues of $250+ million across 10 brands consisting of 124 corporate restaurants and 216 franchise restaurants in FY 2022.Indirectly managed a team of five Accounts Payable Specialists paying over $3M of invoices weekly.Lead the accounting acquisition for five unique restaurant brands totaling 30 locations and numerous Famous Daves and Village Inn franchise location purchasesFostered an environment of speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Expedited the financial close and reconciliation completion timeline from 20 business days down to 10 business daysCompleted and oversaw various requests ranging from the c-suite internally as well as externally to auditors, tax professionals and other vendors.Created onboarding program used by eight newly hired accounting/accounts payable team members

Managed a team of four accountants and one AP lead for a growing, multi branded restaurant management company with revenues of $200+ million across 100 corporate restaurants and 216 franchise restaurants in FY 2021.Indirectly managed a team of three Accounts Payable Specialists paying over $2M of invoices weeklyLead the financial period close for six brands comprised of 95 corporate restaurants Assisted with the acquisition accounting for Village Inn and Bakers Square and lead the 60 days post-closing payment adjustment Completed complex balance sheet reconciliations and reporting requests from the CFO

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With more than 100 offices and 4,800 associates in major metropolitan areas and suburban cities throughout the U.S., CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and benefits and insurance services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level. As a Senior Audit Associate my role was to:Successfully plan and conduct operation and financial audits to assure financial statements are fairly presented in conformance with GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable regulatory standards within allotted time and cost budgets.Identify and assess risks of material misstatement of financial reports due to fraud or error.Assess internal controls and ensure controls are effectively designed and properly implemented.Manage and complete planning, day-to-day tasks, and file wrap-up for audits across a diverse set of industries and sizes including; manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profit, employee benefit plans, and others ranging from $2M - $150M in revenues.Facilitate strong collaboration across various sized teams both internally and externally.Be a trusted advisor for clients while demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and provide insight on best practices.Supervise and mentor associates including review accounting and attest work while providing constructive review points.Conduct trainings for associates and newly hired staff in accounting standards, firm policies, and best practices.

In addition to being a server I was also tasked with being the Carside Specialist trainer and Host trainer at Applebees earning the District Trainer of the Month award in 2013.

As a Aquatics Facility Manager on a regular basis:Managed and communicated with a staff of 50 employees; delegated tasks effectively to multiple employees through scheduling and daily interaction. Worked with financial records of multiple departments which included reordering inventory, printing reports, and correctly filing all reports.Forecasted expenses and documented revenues which ensured proper budgeting for city expenses.Oversaw all aspects of the company which included employee organization, time management, and proper distribution of funds throughout the facility.Successfully addressed minor issues between employees as well as aquatic and computer equipment by thinking strategically to find the most effective and cost efficient solution.

Regularly conveyed rules and safety procedures to the public and employees through individual interaction and group presentations to ensure a safe and fun environment.Protected lives and made 40+ successful rescues while maintaining the safety of all patrons at the facility.

As an Intramural Official I officiated all intramural sports at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.During this time I achieved Intramural Worker of the Year by displaying professional etiquette and constant improvement in relevant skills.Conducted regulation meetings with both staff and players to allow equality and fair play to all participants.Answered and assisted with questions relating to rules and regulations so that all participants and employees competed and officiated fairly throughout the entire season.

Coached children in soccer for two years and coached childrens basketball for one year.