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Amanda Locke

@amandalocke

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Senior accounting professional driving process improvement and risk mitigation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior finance/accounting role where I can lead process improvements, strengthen controls, collaborate with executives, and drive measurable reductions in risk and write-offs.

I am a senior accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in treasury accounting, internal audit, and financial analysis. I focus on process improvement, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

At Crop Risk Services I led continuous improvement efforts that reduced and eliminated recurring write-offs and partnered with federal agencies and banks to manage escrow funding and compliance requirements. At Archer Daniels Midland I streamlined hedging processes, supported international programs, and maintained SOX-compliant controls.

I have led and coached teams ranging from 1–40 staff and managed academic course operations serving 500–1,200 students as a Head Teacher Assistant. I regularly engage with senior executives, external auditors, and cross-regional partners to drive outcomes.

I bring technical proficiency in SAP, JDE, IBM, Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft Office, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and familiarity with IFRS. I seek roles where I can apply my analytical rigor and leadership to improve controls, reduce risk, and support organizational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head Teacher Assistant

Current

University of Illinois

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Managed online MBA course operations for Marketing Management and Managerial Accounting, led teams of 12–40 course assistants across courses of 500–1,200 students, and improved grading rubrics and dispute resolution processes.

Team Leadership Grading & Rubric Design Student Engagement Online Learning Platforms Process Improvement Communication

Current

Sr Accountant-Financial Analyst

Current

Crop Risk Services

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Led process improvements and partner coordination that reduced or eliminated approximately $1.8M in recurring write-offs and managed escrow transfers with FCIC and local banks; supported year-end audit with PwC and acted as interim accounting supervisor when needed.

Financial Analysis Process Improvement Audit Support Reinsurance Stakeholder Engagement SOX Compliance Escrow

Treasury Accounting Analyst

Archer Daniels Midland

May 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Streamlined Canadian dollar hedge processes to eliminate ~$500k in erroneous transactions, prepared monthly FX and interest commentaries for corporate reporting, and updated SOX documentation while supporting international securitization programs.

SOX Compliance Financial Reporting International AR Securitization SAP Cross Functional Collaboration Month End Close

Senior Internal Auditor

Archer Daniels Midland

Sep 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 8 months)

Conducted operational and financial audits across divisions, reported control issues to executive leadership with remediation recommendations, and led audit teams to support annual financial audits and external auditor collaboration.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Audit Reporting Team Leadership SOX GAAP External Audit Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, focusing on management and accounting-related coursework and applied projects.