Lauren Ness
About Lauren Ness
Lauren Ness is an Intermediate Financial Analyst at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mount Mercy University and has experience in financial reporting and process improvements.
Work at Transamerica
Lauren Ness has been employed at Transamerica since 2019, currently holding the position of Intermediate Financial Analyst. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Analyst for one year from 2018 to 2019 and served as an Accounting Intern from 2017 to 2018. In her current position, she is involved in quarterly financial reporting related to the internal Economic Framework. She conducts research and manages various ad hoc requests for detailed information. Additionally, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to complete standard processes and projects, and she supervises interns.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Ness earned her Associate of Arts Degree from Kirkwood Community College, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She then attended Mount Mercy University, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in financial analysis and accounting principles, which she applies in her current role at Transamerica.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Lauren Ness worked as a Cashier at Hy-Vee from 2014 to 2016. This early work experience contributed to her customer service skills and understanding of retail operations. Her transition into finance began with her internship at Transamerica, where she gained practical experience in accounting and financial analysis.
Achievements
In her role at Transamerica, Lauren Ness has contributed to process improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Her involvement in quarterly financial reporting and research for ad hoc requests demonstrates her analytical capabilities. Additionally, her role in supervising interns highlights her leadership skills within the organization.