Rachel Soper

About Rachel Soper

Strategic Finance & Accounting Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience driving operationalefficiency, financial accuracy, and cost savings within the construction and service industries. Provenexpertise in leading accounting teams, implementing new financial systems, and supportingmulti-million-dollar projects. Trusted partner to executives and auditors, recognized for delivering timely,GAAP compliant reporting and process improvements that strengthen financial performance.

Experience

1. Associate CFO

   Gerace Construction Company, Inc

   Jan 2023 — Present · Midland, MI, US

   Direct all financial operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting for amulti-million-dollar construction firm.• Partner with CEO and executive team to drive profitability, evaluate business opportunities, andsecure financing for large-scale projects.• Oversee accounting, HR, and administrative functions, leading a team of 3 across multipledepartments.• Implement cost-saving initiatives that reduce overhead by 12% while maintaining compliance withGAAP and state regulations.• Negotiate banking and vendor agreements, improving cash flow management and strengtheningvendor relationships.• Present financial results and projections to board of directors, improving decision-making throughclear, data-driven analysis.

Education

• Alma College

  BA - Business Administration with Emphasis Accounting, BA - Business Administration with Emphasis Accounting

  1990 — 1994

• Northwood University - DeVos Graduate School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Consolidation
• Public Speaking
• Accounts Receivable
• Process Scheduler
• Microsoft Office
• Payroll
• Budgets
• Gaap
• Management
• Revenue Recognition
• Strategic Planning
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Construction
• Accounts Payable
• Project Estimation
• Microsoft Excel
• Subcontracting
• Accruals
• Change Orders
• Fixed Assets
• Customer Service