Renee Cornelius
About Renee Cornelius
Renee Cornelius serves as the Chief Accounting & Administrative Officer at Ice Miller LLP, where she manages real estate and facility functions while overseeing various accounting teams. She has a strong background in finance, having studied at Indiana University Bloomington, and has held multiple leadership roles within the firm since 2004.
Current Role at Ice Miller LLP
Renee Cornelius serves as the Chief Accounting & Administrative Officer at Ice Miller LLP, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages dispersed real estate and facility functions, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall business goals. She maintains relationships with vendors and partners across the firm's geographical footprint. Cornelius plays a crucial role in driving the evolution of reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ice Miller LLP
Before her current position, Renee Cornelius held several roles at Ice Miller LLP. She served as the Chief Administrative Officer from 2019 to 2022, where she oversaw administrative support functions. Prior to that, she was the Director of Firm Accounting from 2011 to 2017, providing leadership and strategic oversight to the accounting team. Her earlier role as Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2018 involved managing various operational aspects of the firm. Additionally, she worked as the Accounting & Projects Manager from 2004 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Renee Cornelius studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from 1982 to 1986. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her roles within accounting and administration. She has developed a proven track record in leadership and strategic oversight, particularly in areas such as billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Financial Compliance and Oversight
In her current and previous roles at Ice Miller LLP, Renee Cornelius has ensured compliance in financial statement reporting and partnership taxes. She has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards in financial management and reporting, contributing to the firm's overall financial health and operational efficiency.