Kevin Abitz

Kevin Abitz has a diverse work experience in the accounting and finance field. Kevin started their career as an intern and mutual fund accountant at Aid Association for Lutherans (Thrivent) in 1994. Kevin then worked as a staff auditor at KPMG from 1996 to 1998. After that, they joined EY as a senior auditor from 1998 to 2000.

Kevin then joined Northwestern Mutual in 2000 and had a successful career with multiple promotions. Kevin served as a Corporate Reporting Consultant, Senior Corporate Reporting Specialist, and Specialist from 2000 to 2006. In these roles, they led complex financial analysis and reporting functions and projects. Kevin also developed and executed financial analysis and reporting functions and led direct reports.

Kevin continued to progress in Northwestern Mutual and became the Assistant Director of Corporate Reporting from 2006 to 2011. In this role, they guided financial accounting and reporting functions, ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, and provided recommendations for reporting, financial planning and analysis, and controls. Kevin also led a quality review to identify and manage risk and improve efficiency and reliability of accounting and reporting.

From 2011 to 2017, Kevin served as the Director of Corporate Reporting at Northwestern Mutual. In this position, they provided accurate and comprehensive financial insights to the Board of Trustees and executive leaders, which played a vital role in shaping company strategies. Kevin also managed audit engagements and the internal controls framework to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

In 2017, Kevin took on the role of Accountant Supervisor at Nicolet High School District before transitioning to become the Business Owner of Abitz Tax and Accounting, LLC in the same year.

Kevin's most recent position is the Vice President of Accounting and Controller at Old Republic Surety Company, where they started in 2018. Kevin oversees the accounting function and holds significant responsibility in financial management and control.

Overall, Kevin's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and controls. Kevin has a track record of leadership, compliance, and providing accurate and comprehensive financial insights to support business decision-making.

Kevin Abitz attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 1991 to 1995. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus on Accounting. Apart from their degree, there is no information available about any additional certifications they may have obtained.