Anna A.

About Anna A.

Accounting leadership experience managing A/P, A/R, and Financial Reporting; establishing solid internal controls; enhancing efficiencies and effectiveness, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Safeguard assets and mitigate risks through timely recording of transactions, managing workflow throughout accounting and finance teams, and automating processes to elevate accuracy and controls. Support strategic and timely decision making through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, increasing financial transparency, and designation as a subject matter expert. Previous experience includes public accounting.

Experience

1. Accounting Associate

   Gardner Inc

   Jan 2013 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Focused initially on aligning people with processes, instilling the best practices and internal controls critical to ensuring organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Oversaw general accounting functions including journal entries, month-end close, GL reconciliation, financial statement preparation, cash log management, and tax filings. Assumed accountability—with promotion to Controller—to manage external audits and lead the 5-person accounting team. Retired from Controller role (and full time work) June 2025. Continue assisting Accounting team on part-time basis. Promoted from Accounting Manager to Controller in 2014, managing the financial integrity of this multi-state,$200M+ wholesale distribution company. Increased awareness of financial indicators, creating a budget process, working with IT to develop expense reports at the GL level, and elevating the team’s ability to make data-driven decisions. Implemented several reports, statements, and projection models to improve controls, transparency, and cash flow management. Played a key role in the integration of a $60M acquisition, working diligently to review processes, identify synergies, and instill consistencies between the two organizations in order to move forward as a cohesive unit. Orchestrated multi-year strategy to migrate all accounting functions to a common platform, building the infrastructure to support rapid growth, continued scalability, and the efficiencies to operate with a 5-person team. Refinanced debt to improve cash flow, developing an intercompany accounting method to allocate expenses in an equitable manner, and working with tax accountants to develop a new commission arrangement. Recruited top talent to join the accounting team, developing existing team members to assume promotions to leadership roles, and shaping the culture to engage and retain a high-performance and hire-morale team.

Education

• Franklin University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

  2007 — 2009

• Certification

  CPA Active status, Ohio

• Franklin University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Leadership

  2007 — 2009