Walter Lauer

About Walter Lauer

Financial executive with experience analyzing and implementing financial strategies, developing cost cutting process improvements, and positively impacting corporate profitability and operational performance. Combines analytical and tactical financial expertise with strong qualifications in accounting, operations, internal controls and audits. Innovative problem solver and ‘big picture thinker’ with keen abilities in planning, goal-setting, strategy implementation, and follow-up.Skilled at partnering finance with core business operations and developing highly productive cross-enterprise alliances. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with proven ability to improve employee morale and build rapport with individuals on all levelsSpecialties: Budgeting & Forecasting • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance • Internal Controls • Operations Management • Strategic & Tactical Planning • Continuous Process Improvement • Relationship Building • Audits Accounting • Cost Reduction • Financial Analysis & Reporting • Team Leadership, Mentoring, & Training • Financial Planning & Management • Small Ticket LeasingSystems Proficiencies: Hyperion Essbase / TM1 Cognos / Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1. Engagement Director

   CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

   May 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   CLA CAAS has experienced CPAs and consultants who deliver custom project management, consulting and accounting solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Serving public companies, private businesses and non-profit organizations, CLA CAAS deftly fulfills clients’ needs, whether they are interim, part-time or project-based. Count on our experienced consultants to help you with large-scale projects, work flow demands, or a vital interim role. We\'ll free your hands so you can get back to the business of doing business. CLA CAAS is part of the outsourcing group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA is a professional services firm with three integrated business lines: wealth advisory, outsourcing and public accounting (audit, tax, consulting). With over 120 U.S. locations and a global affiliation, we can work with clients wherever they do business, today and in the future.Visit for more information.As an Engagement Director I build relationships with clients, business executives and others to help solve their accounting, finance and internal audit issues. My role allows me to focus on strategic initiatives, problem-solving activities with clients and to deliver exceptional value to clients, whether in a project-based or interim role. I become a part of the client’s team for as little or long as needed and assist with turning chaos into a manageable workload

Education

• Manhattan University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  1979 — 1985

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Cash Management
• Auditing
• Credit Risk
• Financial Risk
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Planning
• Analysis
• Credit
• Management
• Financial Modeling
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Treasury Management
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Accounting
• Budget Forecasts
• Operations Management
• Financial Services
• Budgets
• Finance
• Budget Monitoring
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Forecasting
• Business Process Improvement
• Portfolio Management
• Loans
• Banking
• Risk Management