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Saint Paul, Mn

Bloomington, Mn

Saint Paul, Mn

Led finance, human resources, facilities, and systems functions at a small nonprofit. Member of Executive Leadership Team. Prepared and presented financial statements to nontechnical audiences at staff and Board meetings. Coordinated annual audit and preparation of tax returns. Collaborated with senior leadership to prepare annual budgets.

Twin Cities, Mn

• Led global finance (team of 6) dispersed over 4 continents for SaaS and PaaS Software company, a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes.• Streamlined processes to speed up close (3 days) and enable timely reporting in Land O'Lakes Hyperion. • Collaborated with Land O’Lakes’ corporate to assess impact of new revenue recognition accounting standard “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”• Developed policies and procedures to cut turnover 50% and increase efficiency.• Implemented P.O… Show more • Led global finance (team of 6) dispersed over 4 continents for SaaS and PaaS Software company, a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes.• Streamlined processes to speed up close (3 days) and enable timely reporting in Land O'Lakes Hyperion. • Collaborated with Land O’Lakes’ corporate to assess impact of new revenue recognition accounting standard “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”• Developed policies and procedures to cut turnover 50% and increase efficiency.• Implemented P.O. process to manage and monitor $1.1MM marketing campaign.• Oversaw year-end and June interim procedures by PwC auditors: no adjustments. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

• Led corporate accounting, human resources, and facilities for a construction and engineering firm headquartered in the U.S. and with operations in Vietnam, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland. Business in North America focused on wastewater, whereas overseas operations focused on infrastructure, including building roads and a solid waste treatment plant. • Automated intercompany reconciliation (1.5 years behind) and multi-currency consolidation (was outsourced) of 12 foreign subsidiaries. Saved… Show more • Led corporate accounting, human resources, and facilities for a construction and engineering firm headquartered in the U.S. and with operations in Vietnam, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland. Business in North America focused on wastewater, whereas overseas operations focused on infrastructure, including building roads and a solid waste treatment plant. • Automated intercompany reconciliation (1.5 years behind) and multi-currency consolidation (was outsourced) of 12 foreign subsidiaries. Saved $90K annually. • During global liquidation (80% staff reduction), negotiated with suppliers to ensure ongoing production. Renegotiated vendor contracts, lease buyouts. Cut $200K.• Prepared forecasts and analyses of the U.S. operations in 2014 to refine purchase price and to enable newly-incorporated buyer to secure a $300K bank line. Bank compliance reporting and borrowing base calculation.• After sale of U.S. company, established buyer’s accounting in 3 weeks, including implementing FASB ASU No. 2014-02, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other” and selection and implementing new accounting and payroll systems, benefits programs, banking relationship.• Coordinated with outside advisors on tax return preparation.• Oversaw preparation of multi-state sales and use tax returns.• Managed day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, benefits administration, and payroll. Oversaw project accounting (including job costing and WIP analysis). Show less

St. Paul, Mn

• Streamlined processes in US and Canada to speed-up close and improve cash flow.• Recommended and led implementation of Great Plains accounting software.• Led finance due diligence for sale of PBS after sudden departure of long-time CEO. • Worked with tax advisers to defend against IRS audit. No adjustments.• Calculated sales commissions.

San Francisco

2004 and Prior, in San Francisco Bay AreaCONTROLLERBay Area Video Coalition (nonprofit) 3 yearsLed finance, accounting, HR, and facilities for media arts technology center. Member of executive team. Participated in strategic planning. Presented to Board.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERTIra Capital LLC (Venture Capital)1 yearPalo Alto, CACFO of venture capital firm that funded technology start-ups. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCEDresdner RCM… Show more 2004 and Prior, in San Francisco Bay AreaCONTROLLERBay Area Video Coalition (nonprofit) 3 yearsLed finance, accounting, HR, and facilities for media arts technology center. Member of executive team. Participated in strategic planning. Presented to Board.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERTIra Capital LLC (Venture Capital)1 yearPalo Alto, CACFO of venture capital firm that funded technology start-ups. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCEDresdner RCM Global Investors2 yearsSan Francisco, CADIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTINGAdecco S.A.3 yearsRedwood City, CALed corporate accounting and global financial reporting at headquarters of $3B Swiss company.MANAGER OF FINANCIAL REPORTINGThe Fremont Investment Group6 yearsSan Francisco, CALed internal and external reporting for the private investment company the Bechtel family.PricewaterhouseCoopers3 yearsSan Francisco, CAHighlights from previous experience in San Francisco Bay Area:• Led consolidation for $3B Swiss company with 90 business units and operations in 40+ countries. Also for investment company with complex structure: 200 investors, 30 subsidiaries, 10 partnerships.• Resolved 3 inherited reportable conditions and 2 inherited material weakness, including a $25MM out-of-balance condition. Implemented procedures and internal controls.• Researched and implemented FASB pronouncements for broad range of industries.• Accounted for IPO of a subsidiary, for a reverse acquisition, and 12+ M&A transactions.• Implemented Lawson system: for 14 general ledgers and consolidation (42 currencies).• Prepared Swiss company’s first 20-F filing with Securities and Exchange Commission.• Negotiated company’s first-ever revolver and equipment loans (approx. $700K). Monitored debt covenants.• Provided accounting guidance and services to 8 portfolio companies. Investor reporting.• 3 years public accounting with Big 4 Firm, serving clients in banking and investing. Show less