Billi Coakley
About Billi Coakley
Billi Coakley is a Senior Compliance Accountant at Western Reserve Group, with extensive experience in accounting and finance, including previous roles at Diebold Nixdorf and Deloitte & Touche LLP. Coakley holds a BBA in Accounting from Kent State University and has a strong background in financial consolidation, reporting, and ERP system implementation.
Current Role at Western Reserve Group
Billi Coakley has been serving as a Senior Compliance Accountant at Western Reserve Group since 2020. In this role, Coakley is responsible for ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The position involves analyzing financial data and implementing compliance strategies to mitigate risks. The work is based in Wooster, Ohio, where Coakley continues to apply extensive accounting knowledge and experience.
Previous Experience at Diebold Nixdorf
Coakley held multiple positions at Diebold Nixdorf from 2002 to 2020. Initially, Coakley worked as Manager of External Reporting & Compliance in Leeds, England, before transitioning to North Canton, Ohio. There, Coakley served as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, Director of Corporate Accounting & External Reporting, and ultimately as VP & Controller, Americas. These roles involved overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.
Education and Academic Background
Billi Coakley studied Accounting at Miami University from 1992 to 1994, earning foundational knowledge in the field. Coakley then continued education at Kent State University from 1994 to 1996, where a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting was achieved. This academic background laid the groundwork for a successful career in accounting and finance.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Coakley demonstrates strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and training within the accounting and finance sectors. Expertise includes managing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, with a focus on financial consolidation and reporting. Coakley has experience in implementing ERP systems and is proficient in software such as Oracle, OBIEE, Longview, Blackline, and Workiva.
Career at Deloitte & Touche LLP
Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Billi Coakley worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP as a Manager in Assurance Services from 1996 to 2002. This role involved providing assurance services to clients, focusing on financial audits and compliance. The experience gained at Deloitte contributed to Coakley's comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and reporting standards.