Julia Flachman

About Julia Flachman

Multi-industry accounting professional with a dedicated work ethic to meet strict monthly and annual financial deadlines. Thrives on overcoming challenges and navigating changing work environments including company buyouts and bankruptcy. Go-to person in Accounting to assist other departments, lead special projects, and mentor staff on best practices and process improvements.AREAS OF STRENGTH & EFFECTIVENESSExpedited and Accurate Financial Reporting • Utilizes 20+ years of strong GAAP experience when preparing financial statements, budgeting, reporting, and assisting with the audit process. • Track record of ensuring proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules, accurate identification of inventory items, and development of associated margins as processes.• Manages monthly financial reporting company’s averaging up to $100M+ annually for companies up to $2B+.Technical Accounting Expertise• Has accounting experience in various areas: healthcare, gas & oil, FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), telecom, talent solutions, & beverages.• Oversees operational accounting functions including inventory costing and maintenance, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, and balance sheet management.• Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support, due diligence, and acquisition/disposition expertise.• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure proper identification of financial risk, bring forward opportunities impacting business results, and develop mitigation plans to minimize negative impacts.Internal & External Auditing • Has consistent track year after year of clean audit opinions.• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of accounting data to allow for precise analysis.• Coordinates work for internal and external audits with periodic reviews. • Ensures policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place to protect company assets.Accounting Operations Optimization• Optimizes financial operations systems, assesses inefficient workflow processes, and easily picks up new software.• Implemented workflow software with monthly checklists, reconciliation, email reminders, etc; improves financial transparency for leadership decision-making.Team & Culture Development • Draws on deep experience in accounting and adaptability to new people, software systems, and cultures to build welcoming and productive work environments.• Creates a culture of trust using cross-collaboration with other departments while communicating openly and directly.

Experience

1. Financial Operations Consultant

   Bridgepoint Consulting

   May 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Skills

• Sap
• Budgets
• Variance Explanations
• Accruals
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Sap Products
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Oracle
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Managerial Finance
• Consolidation
• Us Gaap
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Erp
• Jd Edwards
• Corporate Finance
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Accounts Payable/Recievable
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Statements