Lauren McCuen
Mishawaka
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Equipped with skills in team leadership, data analytics, completion and review of account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, and audit planning, oversight, and completion. Excel when challenged and willing to learn and apply skills to new environments and circumstances. Searching for a new opportunity in which these skills can be utilized.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Lippert Components
09.2023 - Current
- Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
- Oversee general financial activity, serving as one of the main points of contact for all groups outside of finance.
- Consistently work with with Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerBI to effectively summarize and present data to users.
- Review financial trends and discuss expectations with sales and operations to create annual budgets and mid-year re-forecasts.
Centralized Audit Services Team Lead
Crowe LLP
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Task-based auditing approach
- Audit work performed for clients in connection with the Audit & Assurance group and Benefit Plan Services group
- Audited client reconciliations, schedules, and other support for all relevant financial statement accounts.
- Industry background included private equity groups, retail dealerships, and manufacturing / distribution companies
Senior Audit Associate / Audit Associate
Crowe LLP
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Project-based auditing approach
- Audit work performed for various departments within the firm including Audit & Assurance and Benefit Plan Services
- Responsible for complex financial statement areas, reviewed staff and senior staff work to ensure a quality work product, supervised and taught staff and senior staff auditors, and assisted client management with the preparation of their financial statements.
- Industry specialization included private equity groups, and manufacturing and distribution companies
- Promoted to Senior Audit Associate in August of 2011
Education
B.S - Accounting
Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina2009
Skills
- Reports and Documentation
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerBI / Data Analytics
- Budgeting and Re-forecasting
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Auditing and Attestation
- Financial Statement Preparation and Review
- Financial Account Reconciliation
- Accounting Terminology
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Controller
Lippert Components
09.2023 - Current
Centralized Audit Services Team Lead
Crowe LLP
08.2015 - 06.2023
Senior Audit Associate / Audit Associate
Crowe LLP
01.2010 - 08.2015
B.S - Accounting
Bob Jones University
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