Robin Rettschlag, Mba Email & Phone Number

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed team of 12 responsible for all investment accounting operations relating to Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Hedge Fund asset classes including transactions and performing other daily, monthly.
• Responsible for implementing strategic direction and vision of Chief Investment Officer relating to assigned asset classes within the division.
• Assisted with leadership, mentoring and coaching of asset class analysts, accountants, and interns.
• Led contact and administrator for division specific projects, including coordination and resource delegation for operational enhancement initiatives.
• Oversaw security (investment) and portfolio level accounting procedures, research and oversight of third-party accounting and reporting service providers for a variety of complex accounting activities to support.
• Accounting and reporting point of contact within the assigned specialized area to work with process owners, service providers, advisors, administrators, and other interested parties, informing such parties of the.

• Responsible for reviewing and checking the quality of investment transactions and performing other daily, monthly and quarterly analytic checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of assigned portfolios.
• Review and instruct security (investment) and portfolio level accounting procedures, research and oversight of third-party accounting and reporting service providers for a variety of complex accounting activities to.
• Accounting and reporting point of contact within the assigned specialized area to work with process owners, service providers, advisors, administrators, and other interested parties, informing such parties of the.
• Administer and oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly accounting/reporting activities on IBOR and ABOR.
• Review investment transactions related to purchases and capital call payments, distribution receipts, investment sales, and other cash flows in accordance with fund documents and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Research and resolve escalated daily position and cash reconciliation discrepancies.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Oversaw day-to-day back office operations (Treasurer Division) for Artisan Partners vehicles including: 40-Act Mutual Funds, Irish UCITS, Collective Investment Trusts and Private Funds.
• Led a team of 7; comprised of managers and associates
• Partnered with CFO/Treasurer and Vehicle Administration Director in developing, implementing and leading strategic vision to support autonomous investment teams and firm initiatives.
• Responsible for daily and monthly NAV production, performance estimate calculations, expense processing and budget preparation
• Oversaw financial reporting preparation and review
• Responsible for board material preparation

Milwaukee, WI

• Led, actively participated in and managed staff’s role in key projects, daily processes, changes and transitions involving oversight of firm’s valuation process.
• Responsible for oversight of administrators’ NAV calculations and service providers relating to pricing and valuation including financial accounting analysis for overall reasonableness of the trust fund accounting data.
• Coordinated financial reporting review of Artisan Partners Funds, Inc.
• Facilitated semiannual and annual audit processes
• Assisted in launch of Artisan Partners Private Funds

Milwaukee, WI

• Collaborated across middle office and back office teams to develop processes and procedures aimed at launching and maintaining the Artisan High Income Fund.
• Subject matter expert for establishing and developing desktop procedures for firms only fixed income credit strategy
• Developed daily workflows specific to fixed income investments
• Proposed language for inclusion in firm’s valuation policy
• Coordinated financial reporting preparation with firm’s administrators
• Performed audit and SOX (SSAE16) requirements

Milwaukee, WI

• Managed fund accounting team of 11 fund accountants responsible for daily NAV calculation of 47 mutual funds across 11 client relationships.
• Reviewed daily fund work, cost and asset reconciliations for accuracy
• Coordinated audit and compliance requirements for SAS 70 and SEC
• Performed quarterly and yearly performance reviews for team members
• Maintained successful client relationships with 11 fund families
• Held above average service standards higher than 99.5% NAV accuracy

Milwaukee, WI

• Performed Audit and SAS 70 requirements for Wealth Management including Personal Trust, Corporate Trust, Trust Technology and Support Services, Document Custody and Risk Management.
• Reviewed each department’s control matrix
• Supervised staff auditors and review of audit findings
• Facilitated audit meetings with department heads to communicate audit results
• Prepared audit reports with recommendations, findings, and proposed solutions

Milwaukee, WI

• Member of Mutual Fund Accounting department responsible for daily NAV calculation and client reporting
• Oversaw day-to-day operations of accounting team
• Performed, monitored and checked daily work of mutual funds performed by accounting team
• Mentored and trained staff members on role responsibilities
• Determined daily fund values for mutual funds

Milwaukee, WI

• Member of Mutual Fund Custody department responsible for daily cash management and safekeeping of customer assets.
• Managed day-to-day transactions for mutual fund accounts
• Monitored cash requirements and expenditures for each fund
• Resolved customer issues, troubleshoot dividend interest and expense postings

• Obtained health and life insurance licenses
• Scheduled and conducted appointments with clients
• Advised clients on building financial portfolios and future goals

Master Of Business Administration, Management Emphasis

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

Activities and Societies: Baseball Team