Renee Erling

Background

About Renee Erling

Financial Executive with over 20 years of extensive budgeting and analysis with an emphasis on governmental accounting. Manages the day-to-day fiscal operations in accordance with GASB principles. Develops the district wide budget and ensures compliance with legal requirements. Coordinates the annual audit and prepares the MD & A and ACFR. Takes a leadership role in debt management and bond issuance. Responsible for timely filing of all state and county documentation. Oversees accounting, treasury management, payroll, IMRF, annual tax filings, capitalization of projects and fixed asset management. Served as a Senior Manager of Finance for NISRA. Performed all day to day accounting duties, analyzing general ledger entries and financial reporting. Oversaw banking software and ADP/IMRF & tax return filings. Direct supervisory responsibility of staff including HR and IT departments. In addition, duties include annual audit, development of internal control policies and financial management for the NISRA Foundation. Lead the Algonquin-LITH Chamber of Commerce to successfully achieve unprecedented success in both the membership level and financial gains. Oversaw all day-to-day operations, strategic and fiscal goals, leads staff and volunteers; member relations; provided executive support to the Board of Directors; facilitated community and government liaison activities, events and workshops. Over 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced financial industry. Analyzed and organized metrics, statistics and financial reporting to increase department goals and improve overall functionality for JP Morgan. Pioneered several process improvement projects leading to major cost reductions. Managed an operations staff of five and ensured compliance regulations such as, GAAP, SOX, BSA, AML. Previously managed a series of nonprofit programs related to training and membership. Set and monitored benchmarks for measuring impact and effectiveness of community programs. Recommend and implemented new opportunities to increase operating capacity of local non-profits. Collaborated with local nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations to ensure growth of programs. Prior experience in higher education noncredit and workforce development. Responsible for increasing participation through topic development, and recruitment of subject matter experts. Developed instructional materials and course objectives for Continuing Education programs.