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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managing all aspects of monthly accounting close process for domestic and international entities for SaaS software organization including revenue recognition and P&L analysis. Responsible for annual external audit process and annual & quarterly tax filings. Implementing technical accounting related to changes in FASB guidance (Lease Accounting ASC 842) and organizational changes (Derivative Instruments ASC 815). Lead Sales and Use tax reporting through Avalara and work with state regulatory agencies to manage franchise tax filings. Working with FP&A team to make sure revenue projections are accurate through deferred revenue and backlog reporting.

Greater Chicago Area

Clients include Kemper Insurance (10/2019 - 12/2021) - The AZEK Company (01/2022 - 03/2022) - VelocityEHS (07/2022 - 01/2023).Kemper Insurance responsibilities include STAT quarterly and annual monthly regulatory reporting for Life & Health and P&C entities. Responsible for annual audit reports, MD&A documentation, and cash flow reports for various insurance entities as well as monthly/quarterly close processes. Involved in ERP conversion from Workday to Oracle and documenting standard operating procedures.The AZEK Company responsibilities include monthly/quarterly close processes such as journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and audit requests. Responsible for standard operating procedure documentation and onboarding/training new staff.VelocityEHS responsibilities and accomplishments include monthly close process completion. State regulatory filings related to transition to remote work environment. Implementation of ASC 842 lease accounting. Data validation related to implementation of SalesForce. Sales and Use tax filings.

Responsible for external and internal financial reporting for one of the world’s premier global providers of warranty solutions and related benefits ($5B in assets). Assurant, Inc. acquired The Warranty Group on 6/1/18. My team and I were responsible for preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, annual & quarterly audits, as well SOX compliance and internal control procedures.

Chicago, Il

Reported directly to CFO and was fully responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, and planning on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Supervised and developed a team of reporting specialists.

Chicago, Il

Worked within a team of 5 employees to provide financial reporting for the Central Region Business Consulting Group which employed over 2,000 consultants.