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Kaia Crisp

@kaiacrisp

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Data-driven economics graduate specializing in financial operations, automation, and analytics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative finance role emphasizing analytics, process improvement, automation, and clear growth toward broader financial planning and reporting responsibilities.

I am a data-driven Economics graduate with hands-on experience in financial operations, automation, and analytics across healthcare and retail. I have used Excel, SQL, Power BI, SAP, and Sage 100 to improve processes, reconcile financial data, and deliver actionable insights that support forecasting and cost-management initiatives.

In AP and financial analyst roles I led automation efforts that reduced processing time by ~40%, supported month-end close for multi-location operations, conducted audits and compliance reviews, and developed models and reports that informed leadership decisions. I bring strong analytical rigor, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to solving financial and operational challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Great Outdoor Provision Co.

May 2025 - Present (7 months)

Analyzed vendor spend and payment-cycle KPIs to identify inefficiencies and supported cost-management initiatives; co-led an AP automation project that reduced processing time ~40% and improved month-end timeliness. Cleaned and reconciled invoice, PO, and payment data to strengthen controls and produced monthly vendor spend reports for leadership.

Accounts Payable Sage 100 Excel Power BI SQL AP Automation Financial Reporting

Financial Analyst Intern

Teleflex

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Executed recurring journal entries and built Excel models summarizing T&E and discretionary spend across 10+ cost centers to support period-end accuracy; led quarterly credit-card audits and delivered compliance findings to strengthen internal controls. Used SAP and Power BI for YOY variance analysis informing budgeting and forecasting.

Financial Analysis SAP Excel Power BI Journal Entries Audit Forecasting Internal Controls

Consulting Summer Intern

Chestnut Hill Associates

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Completed consulting training in market entry, segmentation, and value chain analysis and supported a market-entry case study for Mary Kay by summarizing strategic considerations and key recommendations.

Market Research Competitive Analysis Value Chain Analysis Presentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North Carolina State University – Poole College of Management

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Reporting, Intro Stat Programming (R), Business Statistics, Econometrics I & II; member of Alpha Kappa Psi and Toastmasters International.

Bachelor of Science in Economics with coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial reporting, statistics, and econometrics; prepared for data-driven financial analysis and forecasting.