Jennifer Lammers
O'Fallon
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, budgeting, and leadership. Delivers comprehensive financial reporting and strategic planning. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and team management to support organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Accounting Manager
Ascension Health
01.2019 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of 5 accounting professionals.
- Manage the month end close process for the System Office and Services entities which consists of approximately 30 corporate areas. This includes Journal Entries, account analysis and financial statement review.
- Review the accuracy of financial results through analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Provide cross-functional teams analytics and guidance for forecasting and budgeting.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Provide executive leadership confidential analytics and reporting on various accounting guidance and system wide allocations.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary support and documentation.
- Played a key role in outsourcing accounting functions to a 3rd party vendor.
Lead, Oracle Cloud Implementation
Save-A-Lot
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead implementer for the Oracle Cloud Projects and Fixed Asset Modules.
- Responsible for the requirements and design of the 2 Modules.
- Accountable for ensuring the business had the same or improved functionality and reporting.
- Lead trainer for the Oracle Cloud Projects and Fixed Asset Modules.
- Key decision maker regarding the other Financial modules; General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, etc.
- Corporate Driven Interim Assignment
Senior Accounting Manager
Save-A-Lot
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provide financial insights and support to assist with the sale process of Save-A-Lot from the parent company to another company.
- Managed the relocation process for 3 departments (Sales & Cash Control, Lease Accounting and Fixed Asset Accounting) from a former parent company.
- Lead and manage a team of 9-27 (direct and indirect) professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training.
- Review the accuracy of financial results through analysis and collaboration with approximately 450 corporate stores.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Manage the fixed assets for approximately 450 corporate stores, 16 Distribution Centers and 15+ Administrative Departments.
- Manage and approve CAM (Common Area Maintenance), Real Estate Taxes and Insurance for leased locations.
- Responsible for the management of Retail Inventory, Sales and Cash Controls for approximately 450 corporate stores.
- Provide Finance team analytics and guidance for forecasting and budgeting.
Accounting Supervisor
Save-A-Lot
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Led and managed a team of 6 accounting professionals.
- Responsible for financial results of Fixed Assets, 15 Distribution Centers and all Administrative Departments.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Compiled and reviewed the financial results and reported out to the Finance management team.
Senior Accountant
Save-A-Lot
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided accounting guidance and support to 15 Distribution Centers and 3 Administrative Departments.
- Completed journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis.
- Reviewed and analyzed financials for accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Save-A-Lot
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Managed fixed asset listings for 300 Retail locations, 15 Distribution Centers and 15+ Administrative Departments.
- Completed journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Managed vendor rebates schedule and SOX process.
- Trained and supported team members on Oracle Fixed Asset System.
Staff Accountant-SEC
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Tax Accountant
Gardner Denver, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006
Accountant
Adams Telephone Co-Operative
01.2002 - 01.2005
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Quincy University
Quincy, IllinoisB.S. - Social Work
Quincy University
Quincy, IllinoisSkills
- PeopleSoft
- Oracle Cloud
- Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Google products (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
- Smartview excel add-in tool
Timeline
Finance & Accounting Manager
Ascension Health
01.2019 - Current
Lead, Oracle Cloud Implementation
Save-A-Lot
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Accounting Manager
Save-A-Lot
01.2013 - 01.2019
Accounting Supervisor
Save-A-Lot
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Accountant
Save-A-Lot
01.2010 - 01.2011
Staff Accountant
Save-A-Lot
01.2007 - 01.2010
Staff Accountant-SEC
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Tax Accountant
Gardner Denver, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006
Accountant
Adams Telephone Co-Operative
01.2002 - 01.2005
B.S. - Social Work
Quincy University
B.S. - Accounting
Quincy University
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