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Bartlett, Illinois, United States

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Collaborative and big picture focused financial reporting and accounting/finance professional that thrives on improving cross-department cohesiveness and teamwork. Focuses on automation to help the team prepare analysis and reconciliations more timely and accurately.Responsible for the preparation of the Moody's and S&P compliance to maintain or improve upon the company's credit rating. Co-led the conversion, testing and implementation of all fixed assets from third party software into JD Edwards. Reviews quarterly compliance requirements for the company's unsecured credit facility and other outstanding unsecured debt. Reviews monthly and quarterly close procedures in the areas of development, debt, derivatives, fixed assets, cash reconciliations, unconsolidated joint ventures and our captive insurance company. Prepares the quarterly impairment analysis. Prepares the company’s budget, forecast and reforecast as it relates to G&A expense. Assist in the preparation and review of the 10-Q/K, Supplemental, Earnings Release, Investor Presentation and guidance. SOX and external audit compliance. XBRL, Workiva and other ad hoc reporting.

Chicago, Il

Assist in preparing and review of the 10-Q, 10-K and Supplemental. Responsible for quarterly impairment review for Senior Management. Assist with the preparation of IFRS schedules and reconciliations. Ad hoc accounting responsibilities including variance analysis, ledger cleanup and reconciliations. JD Edwards, Hyperion and IT testing. Involved in a new chart of accounts development and reconstruction.

Aurora, Il

Focused on creating short-term wealth for customers using lending and savings strategies. Managed the teller line and coached them on developing customer relationships and attracting new business. Specialized in lending, retirement and legacy planning.

Downers Grove, Il

Developed long-term financial strategies for new and existing clients primarily aimed at having a healthy retirement. Coached clients on risk management and accumulation and disbursement strategies for their wealth. Series 6, 63, Life & Health, and Property & Casualty licensed.

Risk management over equity, options, and futures trading for more than $6 million in client assets. Quantitative model testing, offering allocation recommendations to the CEO based on research and forecasting of market conditions. Client interfacing, marketing initiatives, and accounting responsibilities to grow and maintain the business.

B.S., Finance - Investments Emphasis

Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi - Honors Fraternity, LEAD Peer Tutoring, Club Volleyball