Laura MacDonald

Experienced accountant and senior finance leader with a history of proven and progressive success across multiple industries. Equipped with a combination of strategic, tactical and technical skills spanning budgeting and P&L management, team building, process improvement, and relationship management, as well as spearheading large-scale initiatives and solving complex problems.  Specialized strength in the areas of cost accounting, financial analysis and reporting. 

• Oversaw all accounting functions for international manufacturing businesses.
• Provided leadership and training to a finance team.
• Managed strategic planning, financial reporting, general ledger, regulatory compliance, and more.
• Played a key role in the transition of business ownership to a private equity firm.
• Improved department efficiency and reduced closing time.
• Negotiated favorable rates on insurance renewals.
• Successfully improved the performance of an international defined benefits pension plan.
• Achieved clean audits in various areas.Oversaw all accounting functions for international manufacturing businesses.
• Processed payroll for all employees and managed multiple AR and AP accounts.
• Handled all aspects of bookkeeping, including cash disbursements and receipts, sales journal, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepared financial statements and summaries for internal departments.
• Completed and submitted payroll and excise tax reports.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA