Shauna Speiden
About Shauna Speiden
Shauna Speiden is a Senior Manager of Finance at Breakthru Beverage Group, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Master of Accountancy from Elmhurst College and has extensive experience in accounting and finance roles across various companies.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Shauna Speiden has been employed at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2017, serving as Senior Manager Finance. In this role, she oversees a team of five individuals, managing functions that include Accounts Payable, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Sales Finance. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the company, including Accounting Manager from 2014 to 2017 and Senior Staff Accountant from 2013 to 2014. During her tenure, she led a significant systems transition from Microsoft Dynamics AX to SAP.
Education and Expertise
Shauna Speiden has a strong educational background in accounting. She attended Elmhurst College, where she earned a Master of Accountancy with a 4.0 GPA from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting at the same institution from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Marquette University from 2007 to 2009, achieving a 3.8 GPA in Accounting. Her expertise includes utilizing Oracle and WEBI for budget, reporting, and analytical tasks.
Background
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Shauna Speiden worked at Wirtz Beverage Illinois, LLC. She held the position of Staff Accountant from 2012 to 2013 and worked as an Inventory Cost Analyst from 2010 to 2012. Her experience in these roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial processes and accounting practices.
Achievements
In her current role at Breakthru Beverage Group, Shauna Speiden manages multiple tax processes, including liquor gallonage tax, city tax, county tax, and sales & use tax. Her leadership in overseeing these processes demonstrates her proficiency in financial management and compliance within the beverage industry.