Tika Bharadwaj, Cpa
About Tika Bharadwaj, Cpa
Tika Bharadwaj is a Corporate Accounting Lead at Ducommun Incorporated, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in accounting and finance, she has played a significant role in process automation and financial management, while also leading a team and providing critical financial information to the CEO.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Tika Bharadwaj has been serving as the Corporate Accounting Lead at Ducommun Incorporated since 2019. In this role, she has played a significant part in automating and improving processes related to intercompany transactions, payroll imports, stock, and pension. Her efforts have led to a reduction in the monthly close process from ten days to five days. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Corporate Accountant at Ducommun from 2017 to 2019, contributing to the company's financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Tika Bharadwaj earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also participated in a Travel Study program at Cambridge University in 2010 for eleven months. Her expertise includes evaluating, analyzing, and managing leases under ASC 842, which highlights her proficiency in lease accounting standards.
Background in Accounting
Before joining Ducommun Incorporated, Tika Bharadwaj held various accounting positions. She worked as a Staff Accountant in Assurance & Advisory at SingerLewak LLP from 2012 to 2014. She also served as an Internal Audit Consultant and Team Lead at Verizon Wireless from 2014 to 2017. Her diverse background in accounting and auditing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial processes.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current role, Tika Bharadwaj manages a team of three, focusing on providing feedback, evaluating goals, and supporting career development. This responsibility indicates her leadership and mentoring capabilities within the corporate accounting environment. She is also tasked with providing key financial information directly to the Chief Executive Officer, reflecting her trusted position within the organization.
Achievements in Financial Management
Tika Bharadwaj has successfully transitioned Ducommun Incorporated's entire stock portfolio from the Certent System to the Etrade System within a reduced timeframe of four months. This accomplishment showcases her strong project management skills and her ability to handle complex financial systems efficiently. Additionally, she performs flux analysis to identify trends or spikes, demonstrating her analytical skills in financial data management.