Kristen Simonson

Kristen Simonson, CPA, has a diverse work experience in finance and accounting. Kristen is currently working as a Financial Systems Lead at Ulteig since July 2022, where they are involved in process improvements and initiatives related to financial systems and system optimization. Kristen is also responsible for implementing and maintaining financial systems, troubleshooting system problems, and delivering training. Kristen is currently focused on designing and implementing Ulteig's new ERP system.

Before their current role, Kristen worked as a Senior Accountant/ERP Financial Systems Lead at Ulteig from October 2021 to July 2022. In this position, they were part of a team responsible for designing and implementing Ulteig's ERP system. Kristen also provided support to the Finance & Accounting team and was a member of the Culture Committee, contributing to the company's employee-ownership culture.

Prior to joining Ulteig, Kristen worked as a General Accountant from April 2018 to October 2021. In this role, they assisted the Finance and Accounting Managers & Director with various financial tasks such as month-end and year-end close activities, preparation of financial statements, and facilitating audits and tax return preparation. Kristen also contributed to decision-making processes by providing timely and accurate information.

Before their time at Ulteig, Kristen worked as an Accountant at the City of Crookston from June 2015 to April 2018, where they gained experience in government accounting.

Kristen's early career includes a role as an In-Charge Accountant at Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP from January 2009 to June 2015. Kristen also had a Tax Internship at the same company from January 2008 to April 2008.

Overall, Kristen Simonson, CPA, has demonstrated expertise in financial systems, accounting processes, and decision support.

Kristen Simonson, CPA, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where they studied from 2003 to 2008. Kristen holds additional certifications as a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci, obtained in April 2022, and as a Certified Public Accountant from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, although the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.