Laura Hankins
About Laura Hankins
Laura Hankins serves as the Corporate Reporting & Consolidations Manager at Daimler Trucks North America LLC, where she has worked since 2003. She has extensive experience in financial management, having previously held the position of Subsidiary Controller at Nike Team Sports and played a key role in establishing financial operations at several start-up companies.
Work at Daimler
Laura Hankins has been employed at Daimler Trucks North America LLC since 2003, where she serves as the Corporate Reporting & Consolidations Manager. In this role, she is responsible for the consolidation of financial statements for over 26 legal entities across various business segments and countries. Her tenure at Daimler spans 21 years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial reporting processes and organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Nike Team Sports
Before joining Daimler, Laura Hankins worked at Nike Team Sports as a Subsidiary Controller from 1999 to 2001. During her two-year tenure in Beaverton, Oregon, she gained valuable experience in financial management and reporting, which laid the groundwork for her future roles in corporate finance.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hankins studied at San Jose State University and furthered her education at Portland State University - School of Business. Her academic background supports her extensive expertise in financial functions, including Management Reporting, General Ledger, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Inventory, and Audit.
Leadership in Financial Organizations
Throughout her career, Laura Hankins has played a significant role in building multiple financial organizations from the start-up phase to fully operational status in an accounting capacity at four start-up companies. Her leadership experience includes overseeing the implementation of SAP 6.0, with a focus on configuring CO-PA and Profit Centers.
Cross-Functional Team Involvement
Laura Hankins is heavily involved in cross-functional teams, emphasizing business planning and the improvement of business processes and financial results. Her collaborative approach has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance within the organizations she has worked for.