Wendy Mitckes, Cpa
About Wendy Mitckes, Cpa
Wendy Mitckes is a CPA and Manager of International Tax at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in accounting and tax management, having held various positions in different organizations over the years.
Work at Navistar
Wendy Mitckes has served as the Manager of International Tax at Navistar Inc since 2017. In this role, she oversees various tax-related functions, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations. Mitckes provides coaching and development feedback to two staff accountants under her supervision. She manages a special project focused on tracking art purchases and sales, ensuring compliance with sales and use tax filings, and reconciling insurance listings against art inventory. Her responsibilities also include generating budgets and collaborating with management to address the financial needs of family members, entities, and foundations.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her position at Navistar, Wendy Mitckes held several roles in the accounting and finance sector. She worked as a Senior Accountant at Diversified Financial Management Corp from 2013 to 2017. Before that, she was a Tax Associate at WTAS for one year in the Greater Chicago Area. Mitckes also served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2006 to 2007 and worked as a Document Delivery Coordinator at Loyola University Chicago from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Materials Technician at the Arapahoe Library District from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Mitckes has a strong educational background in accountancy and related fields. She earned a Master's degree in Accountancy from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which she obtained in 2007. Earlier, she studied at Colorado State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, and at the University of Colorado Denver, where she completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Team Management and Coordination
In her current role, Wendy Mitckes manages a team of outside consultants responsible for preparing federal and state tax returns for trusts. She oversees training and workflow for these consultants. Mitckes also coordinates with other departments to enhance internal processes, focusing on improving efficiency, effectiveness, accuracy, and standardization within the organization.