Barbara Severson has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance roles. She is currently the Regional Finance Manager at A'viands Food Service and Management, where she manages the financial operations of over 250 locations across five companies. Previously she held controller roles at Scot Lewis Schools and Evergreen Design and Build, and began her career in accounting management at Carlson Companies. She has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

1. Barbara Severson
12 Manitoba Road, Hopkins, MN 55305
612-860-4316
barbara.severson@yahoo.com
_______________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A’viands Food Service and Management, LLC (An Elior Company) 2007 – Present
RegionalFinance Manager
 Enthusiastic leader in all aspects of accounting operations, financial planning and reporting for a food service
and management company.
 Managed the financial aspects of growing the company from $50M in 2007 to budgeted revenue of $265M in
2017 through organic growth and acquisitions.
 Collaborate with over 30 segment Vice Presidents and District Managers on budgeting and forecasting financial
objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
 Direct the timely and accurate preparation of all financial statements including balance sheets, income
statements and cash flow reports for month end and year end process for five separate companies which
comprise the “West” region of Elior North America.
 Provide P&L variance analysis and commentary for management reporting
 Provide financial support to field (250 locations) and overhead locations.
 Manage the preparation of audit materials needed to facilitate internal and external audits.
 Actively manage the budget process – preparation, review, roll up and presentation of completed budget.
 Assure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, policies and procedures / active in developing policies and
procedures
Key Achievements:
 Established strong controls over cash, payroll, A/R, A/P, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
 Partnered with bank representatives to implement a credit card spending program that resulted in cash rebates
to A’viands of over $50K annually.
 Proactively streamlined processes to accommodate rapid growth, resulting in the addition of just three staff
members over the course of 9 years and $215M of growth, including implementation of electronic receipt and
upload of invoices from our three largest food vendors.
 Was chosen for the “Passion to Serve” award given annually to one of 2,000 employees.
 Created a dynamic budgeting & planning process with a focus on flexibility during rapid growth and constant
rapid change across the company.
 Streamlined accounting close process to a nine day close
 Successfully managed the financial aspect of the acquisition of two companies as well as two ownership changes of
A’viands, LLC
 Managed the remodeling of 10,000 square feet of office space to accommodate the growth of the company.
 Hired in 2007 as the Controller; promoted in 2011 to VP Finance, promoted to Regional Finance Manager in
2016.
Scot Lewis Schools 2005 – 2007
Controller
 Controller for Scot Lewis Schools, cosmetology schools owned and operated by Regis Corporation.
 Responsible for all accounting functions for four local schools, including: revenue reporting, month end close,
journal entries, financial statements, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, collections, bank reconciliations
(15 accounts).
 Managed a staff of six, including financial aid officers and corporate office support staff.

2. Barbara Severson
12 Manitoba Road, Hopkins, MN 55305
612-860-4316
barbara.severson@yahoo.com
_______________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Evergreen Design and Build, Inc. 1994 – 2005
Controller
 Responsible for the accounting function for a residential remodeling company with annual sales of $2 million.
 Performed all accounting functions: AP, AR, general ledger, financial statements, estimating, job costing,
budgeting and cash management.
 Managed seven employees, including five field staff and two office staff.
Thomas Moore, Inc. 1989 – 1993
Sales and Marketing
 Responsible for strategic marketing plan for a sales staff of five within a temporary staffing company.
 Developed brochures, mailers and other marketing pieces.
 Generated business with new and existing clients primarily through personal visits.
Accountemps, Inc. 1987 – 1989
AccountManager
 Determined clients’ personnel needs and staffed them accordingly.
 Negotiated billing rates and outplacement fees.
 Directed and supervised counselors and assistant counselors.
 Generated business with new and existing clients primarily through personal visits, resulting in sales increases of
30% annually.
 Recruited, interviewed and placed candidates into temporary accounting positions.
Carlson Companies 1984 – 1987
Accounting Manager
 Supervised all accounting functions for the Wholesale Travel division.
 Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger reconciliations; staff of 15.
 Prepared month financial statements.
 Prepared variance analysis monthly, including assisting with presentation to senior management.
______________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Bachelorof Administration,Finance and PublicAdministration Majors
________________________________________________________________________COMPUTER SKILLS
 Excel
 Great Plains
 FRx Report Writer
 MS Office
 Peachtree
 QuickBooks
 Fox Pro student management
 CLASS student management
 Publisher