Ian Else
Chicago
Summary
Analytical professional with strong background in financial audit. Skilled in providing analysis, problem solving, and leadership to businesses' and collaborators. Astute candidate that has experience with developing new strategies and processes to optimize financial operations and strategy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Perspectives Charter Schools
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Facilitated the implementation, execution, & monitoring of an effective quality assurance engagement
- Prepared financial statements, detailed testing, & other relevant audit evidence
- Conducted detailed risk analysis on business controls & financials within the Biotech Industry
- Developed & maintained productive working relationships with all levels of client staff to maximize client satisfaction & overall audit project proficiency
- Maintained dynamic & productive relationships with all levels of firm management & staff
- Assisted with onboarding & implementation of new hires within the firm
- Extensive experience within all MS Office applications
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Financial Analyst
Nordic Naturals
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Internally audited invoices based on purchase orders and prior contracts to ensure fair rates of purchase
- Created an Excel spreadsheet that creates consolidated financial statements from multiple companies, pulling data from trial balances using VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other formulas.
- Participated in day to day AR and AP meetings to ensure normal flow of business, and resolve various issues.
Servers Assistant
Sanderlings Restaurant
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Communicated with a wait staff, kitchen, and hosts to provide a great eating experience at a high end resort restaurant
- Setup and provided service to large 500+ person banquets, where the whole staff is on hand for chaotic, far above average output days
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Accounting
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA06.2020
Skills
- Client relationships
- Project management
- Efficiency
- MS Office applications
- Client/customer service
- Creative problem solving
- Collaborative problem solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Preparing memos
- Budget support
- Variance analysis
- GAAP and statutory reporting
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - passed all sections
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Team Sports
- Fishing
- Golf
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Perspectives Charter Schools
11.2025 - Current
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young
09.2020 - 12.2024
Financial Analyst
Nordic Naturals
07.2019 - 09.2019
Servers Assistant
Sanderlings Restaurant
02.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Accounting
University of California
Interests And Skills
- Proven ability to cultivate & maintain personable client relationships
- Demonstrates attention to project management & efficiency
- Extensive experience within MS Office applications
- Client/Customer service expertise
- Passion for creative & collaborative problem solving