Iryna

Kovalenko Iryna
Poznan, Poland
Kyiv, Ukraine
(453) 615 514
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SUMMARY
Finance Manager with extensive experience across US GAAP, IFRS, and multi-entity/multi-currency environments. Known for building integrated finance ecosystems from the ground up, connecting accounting, ERP, CRM, and payment systems into a single source of truth that eliminates manual reconciliation and delivers real-time visibility to leadership. Deep technical expertise in full-cycle accounting, revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15), consolidation, and FP&A, combined with hands-on capability to design and implement AI-powered workflows and automation pipelines. Experienced both as a solo operator and in leading finance teams across diverse industries including SaaS, professional services, manufacturing, and construction.
SKILLS
Accounting & Reporting: Full-cycle accounting, US GAAP, IFRS, revenue recognition ASC 606 / IFRS 15, consolidation, management accounting, FP&A, financial modeling, P&L / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow
Tools & Systems: QuickBooks Online Advanced, Xero, 1C, Stripe, HubSpot, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets
Automation & AI: AI workflow design, Claude API, MCP connectors, Python, GitHub Actions, Zapier
WORK EXPERIENCE

Finance ManagerOct 2023 – present
GMDH Inc, US
• Accounting & Reporting: Full-cycle accounting under US GAAP and IFRS across US and Canada entities, including revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) for SaaS business model, intercompany transactions, consolidation, multi-currency operations, monthly and annual close. Collaboration with external CPA for tax filing.
• Analytics & Management Reporting: Management reporting package including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow; sales tracking by state for nexus and sales tax purposes; unit economics reporting.
• Process & Automation: Built integrated finance ecosystem connecting QuickBooks Online, HubSpot, and partner platform into a single source of truth; designed and implemented AI-powered workflows and automation pipelines eliminating manual reconciliation and accelerating reporting cycles.
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Independent Accounting Consultant (Contract)Feb 2023 – Oct 2023
Remote, US, Canada, UK
Full-cycle accounting and consolidation for US, Canada, and UK clients in multi-entity environments; management reporting for shareholders. Engagements included Dexteritas Professional Corporation CPA (Calgary) and private clients via QuickBooks Online Advanced.

Finance ManagerApr 2012 – Nov 2021
Office Solutions Ukraine, Kyiv
• Accounting & Reporting: Full-cycle accounting oversight across 3 entities under IFRS, including project-based accounting, intercompany transactions, consolidation, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, payroll, and periodic close.
• Analytics & Management Reporting: Designed and implemented consolidated management reporting package for founders including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow with project-based disclosure and analytical breakdowns. Reporting logic fully configured in 1C (ERP+CRM) as a single source of truth for management data.
• Process & Automation: Built and formalized operational workflows across departments; designed automated budget model in 1C (ERP+CRM) with integrated plan vs. actual reporting.

Finance ControllerApr 2008 – Jun 2011
Astrum Investment Management
• Built accounting department from scratch
• Maintained full-cycle accounting and all accounting ledgers including monthly close and account reconciliations
• Prepared full set of financial reports

Finance ControllerMar 2007 – Apr 2008
Arta Investment Management
• Full-cycle accounting operations
• Led migration to a new accounting system
• Supported management with financial analysis and reporting

Corporate Accountant / Finance ControllerApr 2000 – Feb 2007
TK Group Inc
• Full-cycle accounting including journal entries, A/P, A/R
• Promoted to Finance Controller role within the group
• Built accounting function from scratch in a new production unit

EDUCATION
Accounting and Audit, master’s degree
Kyiv State University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
International Financial Reporting Standards, Diploma DipIFR — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK
Certified ProAdvisor QuickBooks Online Advanced, Level 1 & Level 2 — Intuit
Certified Xero User — Xero