Ron Tryggestad CPA, CIA, CFE, CCEP

Extensive experience with a big-four accounting firm and publicly traded companies in Tax, the Controller's office, and internal audit functions.Leverages deep technical knowledge to develop practical solutions, has a hands-on work approach, and utilizes proactive collaboration with process owners to improve processes and resolve issues dealing with internal controls (SOX and COSO), enterprise risk management, ethics and compliance, fraud prevention and detection, corporate accounting, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and forecasting, information system implementations, and shared services.Repeated success building, developing and retaining diverse high-performing global teams, leverages business acumen and influencing to agree on risks and reasonable continuous improvement action plans with process owners; proactively interacts with external auditors, senior management and the board of directors to agree on priorities to improve internal control, governance, and risk management.Skilled communicator with presentations and discussions tailored to each stakeholder group that clearly and concisely describe issues and reasonable remediation plans. Strong project management skills and diligent hands-on work ethic.Professional background also includes Microsoft Office/Data Analytics, government contracting, SEC reporting, tax planning/compliance/dispute resolution, and cost accounting. Management Style focuses on Accountability, Business Partner, Communication, and Developing the Team:• Accountability requires stretch goals aligned with enterprise objectives, being flexible, continuous improvement, measuring results, and getting stuff done. • Business Partners build personal relationships/trust, and “win together” by understanding operations, anticipating change, and agreeing on practical action plans to manage risk. • Communication is listening first and tailoring a concise message on what matters to each audience. • Developing the Team is caring about others as individuals, motivating them through shared goals, leading by example, and coaching.