Natalie De Groot, MBA
About Natalie De Groot, MBA
Natalie De Groot is an Accounting Manager at DreamSpring, where she provides monthly variance analysis and manages compliance with lending requirements. She holds an MBA from New Mexico Highlands University and has extensive experience in financial reporting and project management from her previous roles at PNM Resources.
Work at DreamSpring
Natalie De Groot serves as the Accounting Manager at DreamSpring, where she has worked since 2018. In her role, she provides monthly variance analysis reports and responds to ad hoc reporting requests from senior management. She has implemented significant improvements in the finance department, including re-engineering the month-end close process, which reduced the timeline from twenty days to seven days. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she supported the controller by creating a new process for capital opportunities through the Federal Liquidity Facility and successfully transitioned the finance team to a remote work environment in less than a week. Additionally, she manages compliance with state-by-state lending requirements and oversees multiple audits.
Education and Expertise
Natalie De Groot has a solid educational background in accounting and business management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from New Mexico Highlands University, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the UNM Anderson School of Management, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. Her academic journey began at Central NM Community College, where she achieved an Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Management from 2008 to 2010. This educational foundation supports her expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and project management.
Background
Natalie De Groot has extensive experience in the accounting and finance sectors, particularly within PNM Resources, where she held various positions from 2013 to 2018. Her roles included Senior Accountant in the Fuels Department and Financial Reporting, as well as Project Manager. This diverse experience has equipped her with skills in project management and financial reporting. She has worked in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area throughout her career, contributing to both corporate and community-focused initiatives.
Achievements
Natalie De Groot has made notable contributions during her tenure at DreamSpring, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. She played a key role in the organization's relief efforts by facilitating a quick transition to remote work for the finance team. Additionally, she has successfully managed compliance for various audits, including those required by the New Mexico Small Loans Division and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Her initiatives have streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency within the organization.