Daynita Smith

Summary

Daynita has over 19 years of tenure in multiple industries from small to very large companies. Her experiences include accounting operations, acquisition integration, audit management, analysis, financial reporting, intercompany consolidations, team leadership, and technical accounting research. She has been on the front line of automation, integrating systems, integrating teams, and leading change initiatives. She is passionate about well documented processes and controls that fit the situation and works for the whole organization.

Areas of Expertise

Controllership

I enjoy serving the organization by developing timely and accurate financial statements with well-organized processes. My experiences as Controller of various size companies, Director of an FP&A group, financial reporting teams, and specialized teams has let me see a wide variety of roles and transactions. I do this by implementing quality, right-sized processes that lead to effective controls and reporting across the business.

Process Transformation

My curiosity leads to change. I have accomplished and led integrating teams worldwide, onboarding acquisitions, implementing new systems, improving systems, and tackling the daily work with an open mind. I do this by seeking the “ah-has!” of better transparency across organizations, sighs of relief over an improved process, and the savings of a timely implemented change.

Financial Audit Management

Managing the cost and quality of audits is in our control. With over sixteen years of being audited, mostly by a Big Four firm, I have participated in candid conversations, evaluating codification, and creating quality audit support. I have as many years preparing, reviewing, and serving as one of the final signers on over fifty different audited reports. I do this by walking alongside the audit team to achieve our goals.

Reconciliations & Research

Asking why the accounting results are right is one of my favorite ways to spend time. A large part of that is reconciling and researching the accounts. I do this by partnering with business partners critical of the results and learning about the financial story. I will dig deep and research to make sure the financial story makes sense. I equally enjoy mentoring others to tell a cohesive financial story.

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Experience

North America Controller

Getac, Inc.

Regulatory Finance Director

UnitedHealthcare

Associate Director, Regulatory Finance

UnitedHealthcare

Manager, Regulatory Finance

UnitedHealthcare

Education

MBA, Management and Master of Arts Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Bethel University

BS, Accounting

Metropolitan State University

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