Dawn Ardeljan

About Dawn Ardeljan

I’m a senior finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, analysis, and operational leadership. I help organizations improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and make data-driven business decisions.What I do best:•Streamline month-end close and reporting processes for accuracy and speed•Lead and develop accounting teams to achieve KPIs and compliance standards•Design and implement budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis frameworks•Support M&A initiatives with due diligence, integration analysis, and GAAP compliance•Deliver actionable insights to guide executive decision-making and drive resultsI thrive on turning complex financial data into strategic solutions that improve operations, reduce risk, and drive growth.Career Achievements•Streamlined month-end close processes, improving reporting accuracy and reducing close time•Strengthened internal controls and audit-readiness, enhancing compliance and transparency across financial operations•Coached and developed accounting teams, improving accuracy, efficiency, and KPI achievement for multi-unit operations•Led budgeting and forecasting initiatives, providing strategic insights that informed management decisions and supported business growth•Managed cash flow, AR, and AP processes, optimizing working capital and ensuring timely, accurate reporting•Supported M&A initiatives, conducting financial due diligence, integration analysis, and ensuring GAAP compliance across acquisitions•Delivered cost-saving initiatives through process improvements, operational analysis, and efficiency-driven recommendations•Provided actionable financial insights to executive leadership, enabling data-driven strategic decision-making across divisions

Experience

1. Senior Financial Accountant

   Epiq Solutions

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• Northeastern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science, Finance

Skills

• Financial Planning
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Budgets
• Finance
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Oracle
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Budget Process
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Data Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Team Leadership
• Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Essbase
• Corporate Finance
• Analytical Skills
• Revenue Analysis
• Account Reconciliation
• Peoplesoft
• Balanced Scorecard
• P&L Management
• Forecasting
• Quickbooks
• Customer Service
• Gaap
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• P&L
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley