Emily Keith

About Emily Keith

I am a certified public accountant in the State of Michigan looking to bring my…

Experience

1. Senior Director of Accounting

   Better

   Jan 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Streamlined Headcount: Reduced headcount by 3 positions by implementing significant process improvements, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Optimized Month-End Close: Successfully shortened the month-end close process from 20 days to just 5 days, accelerating financial reporting and improving timeliness. Cost Savings in Auditing: Generated savings in auditor expenses by training the team to produce clear and concise supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. Emergency AP Processing Improvement: Reduced emergency accounts payable processing frequency from daily to quarterly by instituting process improvements and monitoring systems. Reduced Aged Payables: Cut aged payables by $2M, improving cash flow management and vendor relationships. Accounting Strategy Support: Assisted the VP of Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer in developing organizational accounting strategies, providing critical financial analysis, and offering recommendations for decision-making and strategic direction. Oversight of Financial Closing: Provided oversight for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement closing processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy. General Accounting Function Excellence: Coordinated and ensured the seamless execution of the general accounting function, maintaining operational excellence across all areas. Team Management: Managed a team of 16 accounting professionals based in India, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality output. Collaboration with FP & A: Worked closely with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) team to ensure consistent maintenance and review of budget vs. actual reports, aiding in forecasting and decision-making. Policy and Procedure Development: Crafted and maintained accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency across the organization.