Stephanie Brandt

About Stephanie Brandt

Stephanie attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Master of Science in Accounting in 2006. She was recognized in 2016 by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the Top 40 professionals under the age of 40.Stephanie has served on the Board of Directors for the Dallas CPA Society as well as the Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals. She joined the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Board of Trustees in May 2010 and served as the Board Chairman from 2011 to 2013.

Experience

1. VP, Accounting and Controller

   Assurant

   Aug 2017 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Own financial accuracy for Connected Living- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards- Lead technical reviews and judgmental accounting assessments for complex transactions- Directly engage with business leaders to understand business strategy and model to ensure accounting processes and estimates are aligned- Provide proactive input into client deal structures and strategic initiatives to optimize EBITDA- Lead UAT coordination for system changes, ensuring end-to-end control coverage and alignment with long-term system and automation goals

Education

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

  2001 — 2005

• Texas Tech University

  Master of Science, Accounting

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Auditing
• Cpa
• Gaap
• Public Companies
• Internal Controls
• Financial Statements
• Assurance
• Employee Benefits
• External Audit
• Real Estate
• Sec Filings
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Services
• Financial Accounting
• Recruiting
• Financial Analysis
• Us Gaap
• Manufacturing/Distribution
• Employee Benefit Plan Audits
• Aim Listed Companies
• Forensic Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• General Ledger
• Internal Audit
• IT Audit
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Ssae 16