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Laura Petry

Woodridge

Summary

Experienced accounting professional with a diverse background in financial reporting and financial services. Proficient in PC applications and spreadsheet management. Adept at training and supervising accounting teams. Skilled in effective communication with clients and colleagues. Possessing a strong ability to build relationships. Seasoned financial leader knowledgeable in accounting principles and regulations. Dedicated to ensuring company financial operations are compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Eager to leverage over 15 years of experience in a challenging new role.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Controller

Laitek Inc.
10.2014 - 06.2025
  • Directed financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and implemented budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation and enhance financial planning.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures, improving accuracy and timeliness of financial statements for stakeholders.
  • Oversaw payroll management, ensuring timely processing and adherence to federal and state regulations.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity while minimizing financial risks associated with operational activities.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
  • Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
  • Supported merger and acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
  • Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
  • Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.

Controller

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
05.2007 - 04.2014
  • Company Overview: Launched in 2007, the for-profit digital media college had successfully secured over $36 million of capital and enrolled more than 1,500 students.
  • Established accounting department from start-up & navigated regulatory changes
  • Implemented department policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Responsible for all accounting and student financial account functions (A/P, Student Accounts, Financial Statements, Payroll & Purchasing)
  • Successfully implemented several software platforms and migrations (accounting, payroll & enterprise student information system)
  • Managed and coached two staff accountants
  • Successfully managed annual financial statement audits, as well as multiple regulatory compliance reviews
  • Responsible for quarterly and all financial regulatory reporting
  • Managed the monthly close process: reviewed and approved journal entries, generated financial statements, analyzed variances and reconciled accounts

Accounting Manager

United Asset Coverage
06.2005 - 04.2007
  • Company Overview: With over $120 million in annual revenue, UAC was a technology enabled service provider of telecom services to over 5,000 customers nationwide.
  • Responsible for integrity and production of financial statements and payroll
  • Managed and coached two staff accountants
  • Gained responsibility for payroll and commissions, in addition to financial reporting
  • Guided annual financial statement audit, as well as union audits
  • Managed the monthly close process: reviewed and approved journal entries, generated financial statements, analyzed variances and reconciled accounts
  • Managed the analysis and payment of sales commissions, verified compliance with company policies and reviewed exceptions for possible policy modifications
  • Improved departmental controls and adherence to best practices

Senior Accountant

DealerTrack
03.2004 - 06.2005
  • Company Overview: Software developer for the automotive industry (formerly LML Technologies)
  • Achieved a progression of responsibilities from basic journal entries and expense reimbursement processing to controlling the preparation of financial statements, payroll, and A/P processes
  • Assisted Director of Finance with cash management responsibilities
  • Managed Great Plains accounting platform: maintained accounts, granted appropriate access to employees, trained employees on functions and worked with consultant on system improvements and updates
  • Created company’s first department income statement and updated through three restructurings and two acquisitions
  • Managed the analysis and payment of sales commissions, verified compliance with company policies and reviewed exceptions for possible policy modifications

Staff Accountant

DealerTrack
02.2001 - 03.2004
  • Company Overview: Software developer for the automotive industry (formerly LML Technologies)
  • Managed the monthly close process: prepared journal entries, generated financial statements, analyzed variances and reconciled accounts
  • Coordinated and implemented the automation of employee expense reimbursements
  • Trained and supervised employees on Payroll and A/P functions

Staff Accountant

MedQuest Associates, Inc.
07.2000 - 12.2000
  • Company Overview: Health care services company with more than 50 diagnostic imaging centers in 12 states
  • Responsible for the accounts and journal entries of 12 diagnostic centers
  • Reconciled G/L accounts and bank statements
  • Prepared monthly close journal entries
  • Analyzed balance sheet accounts
  • Prepared consolidated month-end and quarter-end reports
  • Responsible for updating fixed asset ledger

Staff Accountant

Dovenmuehle Mortgage
08.1998 - 05.2000
  • Company Overview: Mortgage subservicing company with over 350,000 loans
  • Processed monthly investor remittances
  • Prepared monthly aging report
  • Processed daily investor cutoff reports
  • Analyzed investor accounts
  • Processed vendor statements for client billing
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts

Education

M.S. - Accounting

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago
05-1998

Skills

  • Preparing financial statements
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Staff management
  • Payroll processing
  • Audit preparation
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Internal controls development

Certification

Certified Public Accountant – 2004

Timeline

Controller

Laitek Inc.
10.2014 - 06.2025

Controller

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
05.2007 - 04.2014

Accounting Manager

United Asset Coverage
06.2005 - 04.2007

Senior Accountant

DealerTrack
03.2004 - 06.2005

Staff Accountant

DealerTrack
02.2001 - 03.2004

Staff Accountant

MedQuest Associates, Inc.
07.2000 - 12.2000

Staff Accountant

Dovenmuehle Mortgage
08.1998 - 05.2000

M.S. - Accounting

University of Illinois At Chicago
Laura Petry