Key involvement in all aspects of technical accounting issues facing the Company, including involvement in merger and acquisition activity, treasury initiatives and accounting for new FASB announcements. Responsible for ensuring the company's external and internal financial reporting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Involved in the financial reporting implications of various proposed strategic initiatives, Serve as the internal expert for the Company with respect to technical accounting matters, including key interface with external accounting resources.

• Managed $2.0 million of client audit fee revenues, including negotiating fee structure, timing of service and related billings.• Experienced in many client industries with emphasis on the following:Manufacturing (Transportation, Consumer and Industrial Products, Food, Marine), Retail, Distribution, Agriculture, Service and Wholesale• Delivered high quality client service, technical advice and client assistance with complex accounting topics which generated high client satisfaction results and increased revenues.• Led audit teams ranging from 3 to 20+ staff members, including concurrent engagements across multi-locations and spanning from 2 to 10 weeks.• Presented results of services to executive level management, boards of directors and audit committees. Communications included providing an independent point of view of the clients’ businesses, internal controls, recommendations for improvement and best practices.• Led several proposal and re-proposal opportunities, including preparation of written and oral presentation materials and tailoring each document to the clients' specific needs. Served as the primary point of contact during the proposal processes and actively participated in oral presentations to key decision makers.• Recruited and retained high performing staff members and achieved above average upward feedback scores by both peers and direct reports resulting in exceptionally low turnover compared industry standard.• Served as chairperson of the annual review committee for 5 consecutive years summarizing the performance of all staff members. Ensured unbiased discussions and documentation by adhering to the rules of the committee, which resulted in a fair, equitable and transparent process for staff.

Two-year rotation with the PricewaterhouseCoopers national office in the Global Audit Methodology Group• Developed, trained and deployed a new audit methodology to the global firm, beginning with the 5 largest countries (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Australia).• Project team consisted of 30 senior managers and partners from these implementation countries working collaboratively in workshop and virtual environments. Obtained increased understanding, awareness and ability to address cultural diversity as well as manage projects spanning several geographic boundaries.• Prepared and presented project management reports to senior leadership of the firm. o Included detailed project status updates, budget projections and summaries of accomplishments achieved, obstacles encountered and recommendations for approvals for continued success. o Presented annual project updates during central regional training seminar for partners and managers.• Selected by national office to interview and recruit potential manager candidates into the national office rotation program.

Kansas City, Missouri; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Ft. Wayne, Indiana • Gained valuable experience in a number of industries, including retail, distribution, manufacturing, health care, financial services, higher education and other not-for-profit organizations.• Easily acclimated to new offices, personnel, clients and cities following two relocations. • Instrumental role in limiting staff turnover at two offices through close supervision and providing meaningful coaching to staff members.