Sydney Dunski

About Sydney Dunski

I’m a Certified Public Accountant with experience across controllership, tax, and financial reporting in both corporate and public accounting environments. In my current role as Assistant Controller at Cargill, I manage GAAP-compliant reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.Before joining Cargill, I worked at KPMG, where I delivered tax and audit solutions for multi-million-dollar clients while developing a deep understanding of complex financial systems and compliance requirements. I take pride in using data-driven analysis, collaboration, and process improvements to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence in every project I lead.

Experience

1. Assistant Controller

   Cargill

   Sep 2023 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   As an Assistant Business Segment Controller, I ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data and statements for product lines within the Specialty Ingredients, Core Ingredients and Co-Location segments within Cargill. I partner closely with finance teams and key stakeholders to drive compliance with GAAP, strengthen internal controls, and deliver timely, reliable financial reporting.My role includes:• Act as a strategic advisor, leveraging deep accounting expertise to inform business decisions, enhance forecasting, and guide planning processes.• Manage complex, end-to-end financial reporting for the business segment through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of GAAP-compliant data for internal and external reporting.• Safeguard financial integrity by certifying financial data, performing in-depth analysis, and communicating key accounting insights to stakeholders.• Lead technical compliance initiatives, ensuring consistent application of GAAP and accounting policies while coordinating with external auditors on audit matters.• Strengthen internal controls by aligning processes with finance standards and evaluating the effectiveness of reporting controls at the process level.• Mitigate financial risks related to process, data, and technology changes, supporting governance and managing financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Education

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Accounting

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Nav
• Budgeting
• Cash Management
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Investment Banking
• Financial Services
• Management Accounting
• Financial Statements
• Teamwork
• Banking
• Mutual Funds
• Fraud
• Banking Relationships
• Time Management
• Credit Management
• Balance Sheet
• Microsoft Word
• Distribution
• Credit
• Financial Transactions
• Dividends
• Business Analysis
• Collections Management
• Daily Reports
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Accounts Receivable
• Retail Banking
• Loans
• Analytical Review