Top Talent like Steven are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Steven Kiser

Financial Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Cost Analysis
Problem Solving
Business Financials
Business Administration
PowerBI
Tableau
Data Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Business Analytics
Business Planning
Business Strategy
Forecasting
Planning
Budgeting
Project Planning
Project Management
Bookkeeping
Financial Management
Basic Finance
Accounting
Financial Modeling
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Director of Finance / Controller at Knowles Corporation
I am a highly analytical and decisive professional with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, business intelligence (BI), and process improvement driving organizational growth, profitability, and sustainability. As a flexible and resourceful problem solver, I possess an innate ability to streamline processes, implement systems, and improve financial transparency and decision making. I also thrive as an effective communicator with exceptional team-building skills and success in coordinating cross-functional multicultural teams to accomplish financial objectives. Specialties include Leadership & Team Building, Financial Planning & Analysis, System Implementations, Project & People Management, Warehouse Shipping & Distribution, Financial Modeling & Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Process Improvement, New Product Introductions, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Intelligence & Operations Management, Tableau, Cognos, and SQL.

Work History

K

Director of Finance / Controller

Knowles CorporationResponsible for all financial aspects including Forecasting, capital expenditures, monthly and reporting. Managed team of 4. Reviewed and monitored all projects for ROI. Worked cross-functionally to improve financial and operational metrics.
K

Controller - Support and Services

Keysight TechnologiesFeb 2018 - Jan 2023 • 5 yrsManaged all aspects of Financial reporting, analysis, monthly close and capital expenditures. Responsible for over $5M of CapEx. Implemented new software reporting modules to ensure accuracy and accountability
I

Director, Business Intelligence & Financial Systems

IxiaJan 2011 - Jan 2018 • 7 yrs 1 moImplemented new BI system in 6 weeks, including new data warehouse builds. Rolled out over 300 new reports based on new infrastructure. Build state of the art vendor relationship dashboards that could be used in real time to compare actual vs quote for each sales rep, region, and manager.
I

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

IxiaFeb 2005 - Jan 2011 • 6 yrsResponsible for worldwide budgets and forecast across Europe and Asia. Implemented new web-based system which improved accuracy and timeliness. Reduced internal reporting from 3 days to single click. Implemented new commission model incorporating all levels of the managerial structure.
I

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Indymac BankJan 1997 - Jan 2005 • 8 yrs 1 mo
D

Accounting Manager

Dreyer's Grand Ice CreamJan 1995 - Jan 1997 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

T

The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
C

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Director of Finance / Controller at Knowles Corporation
I am a highly analytical and decisive professional with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, business intelligence (BI), and process improvement driving organizational growth, profitability, and sustainability. As a flexible and resourceful problem solver, I possess an innate ability to streamline processes, implement systems, and improve financial transparency and decision making. I also thrive as an effective communicator with exceptional team-building skills and success in coordinating cross-functional multicultural teams to accomplish financial objectives. Specialties include Leadership & Team Building, Financial Planning & Analysis, System Implementations, Project & People Management, Warehouse Shipping & Distribution, Financial Modeling & Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Process Improvement, New Product Introductions, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Intelligence & Operations Management, Tableau, Cognos, and SQL.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Steven are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Steven Kiser

Financial Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA, US
Cost Analysis
Problem Solving
Business Financials
Business Administration
PowerBI
Tableau
Data Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Business Analytics
Business Planning
Business Strategy
Forecasting
Planning
Budgeting
Project Planning
Project Management
Bookkeeping
Financial Management
Basic Finance
Accounting
Financial Modeling
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

K

Director of Finance / Controller

Knowles CorporationResponsible for all financial aspects including Forecasting, capital expenditures, monthly and reporting. Managed team of 4. Reviewed and monitored all projects for ROI. Worked cross-functionally to improve financial and operational metrics.
K

Controller - Support and Services

Keysight TechnologiesFeb 2018 - Jan 2023 • 5 yrsManaged all aspects of Financial reporting, analysis, monthly close and capital expenditures. Responsible for over $5M of CapEx. Implemented new software reporting modules to ensure accuracy and accountability
I

Director, Business Intelligence & Financial Systems

IxiaJan 2011 - Jan 2018 • 7 yrs 1 moImplemented new BI system in 6 weeks, including new data warehouse builds. Rolled out over 300 new reports based on new infrastructure. Build state of the art vendor relationship dashboards that could be used in real time to compare actual vs quote for each sales rep, region, and manager.
I

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

IxiaFeb 2005 - Jan 2011 • 6 yrsResponsible for worldwide budgets and forecast across Europe and Asia. Implemented new web-based system which improved accuracy and timeliness. Reduced internal reporting from 3 days to single click. Implemented new commission model incorporating all levels of the managerial structure.
I

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Indymac BankJan 1997 - Jan 2005 • 8 yrs 1 mo
D

Accounting Manager

Dreyer's Grand Ice CreamJan 1995 - Jan 1997 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

T

The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
C

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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