Madison, Wisconsin, United States
On a daily basis, I manage the integration process for all new acquisitions by managing integration programs across multiple work streams in business and technology initiatives, driving program execution for acquisitive initiatives, performing and implementing project and program governance, processes, and procedures, and driving outcomes cross-functionally to build consensus and execute to meet deadlines and targeted results. I strive to continuously improve the integration playbook implementation and execution, onboard new acquisitions and implement best practices, address current integration needs across legacy acquisitions, coordinate post acquisition follow up, and analyze, monitor, and report on integrations successes, savings, and synergies. I manage and execute strategic process/operational initiatives as developed and directed by corporate leadership team by assessing the potential of a process or profit improvement idea, building consensus and gaining leadership approval for implementation, and design the approach for implementation including problem solving with cross-functional partners on operational solutions. I also define the project scope, milestones, budget, resource plan, and success metrics , while facilitating day-to-day coordination among team members and ensuring the project team stays on track to completion, and monitoring project health through the effective use of project dashboard.
I ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. I actively establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure. I often present financial reporting and potential risk areas to senior management while overseeing accounting, financial reporting, analysis and preparation of the consolidated financial statements, including schedules for tax compliance. I also handles all aspects of HR and benefits compliance.
Being an integral member of the senior management team, I am responsible for the development of Power Designers USA LLC's financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, I am charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational realms.
I do all the accounting functions expected with a small company. I handle all AR, AP, and Payroll responsibilities. I handle reconciliations of credit cards and bank accounts. Quarterly and annual accounting tasks are also handled by me. Special projects I have completed include budgeting, gathering information for audits and loan applications, and many other special projects. I have recently been very involved in implementing a new payroll system, and new 401k plan, and also new health and life insurance for the employees, which required much time involved in meetings and research, along with employee follow up questions and concerns. I am a very efficient worker and find myself with free time often, so I help other departments with data entry and RMA receiving.
I was with this company from its inception. I helped get it off its feet with the hiring process for other employees, banking information, and setting up the accounting books from scratch. I handled all aspects of accounting while I was employed by MVI. I handled all HR issues that arrose, including setting up health, dental, and life insurance for the employees. The company was restructured at the end of 2011 and wanted me to move to Nashville to continue with my employment. While this would have been a great career opportunity for me, I felt that I needed to remain in Madison. I officially left the company at the end of 2011, but stayed on as a consultant for months afterward to train the new employees that were taking over my job duties.
This is the company that really started me in the accounting field. I learned a lot while employed by Titan and really enjoyed my time there. Since it was a small company, I wore many hats. I handled the HR related issues along with all accounting tasks that came along. Titan wanted me to relocate to another state permanently and I decided against it.