Natalie De Groot
About Natalie De Groot
Natalie De Groot is an Accounting Manager at DreamSpring, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in accounting and project management, having previously held positions at PNM Resources and earned a Master of Business Administration.
Work at DreamSpring
Natalie De Groot has served as the Accounting Manager at DreamSpring since 2018. In this role, she manages compliance items, including state lending requirements and multiple yearly audits such as the New Mexico Small Loans Division audit and the Small Business Administration audit. De Groot has played a key role in re-engineering the month-end close process, reducing it from twenty days to a seven-day close. Additionally, she supported the controller by creating a new process for capital opportunities through the Federal Liquidity Facility during the Covid-19 pandemic and transitioned the finance team to a remote work environment in less than a week.
Previous Experience at PNM Resources
Before joining DreamSpring, Natalie De Groot worked at PNM Resources in various accounting roles. She served as an Accountant II in Division Accounting for nine months in 2013, followed by a position as Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting from 2015 to 2016 for nine months. De Groot also worked as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Accountant in the Fuels Department from 2013 to 2015. In these roles, she led project management and financial reporting efforts.
Education and Expertise
Natalie De Groot earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the UNM Anderson School of Management, studying from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she achieved an Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Management from Central New Mexico Community College between 2008 and 2010. Recently, she completed a Master of Business Administration, further enhancing her expertise in business and finance.
Community Engagement
Natalie De Groot is committed to connecting with her community. Her professional roles and initiatives reflect her dedication to supporting local efforts, particularly during challenging times such as the Covid-19 pandemic. This engagement underscores her commitment to both her profession and her community.