Jill Jacobbi

Experience

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  Paylease, LLC

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  Quality Control Specialist

  Perform detailed data analysis and design quality control protocols to provide accurate utility bill statements to clients on a strict deadline.

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  University of Chicago

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2023

  Support the planning and execution of financial strategy for the Development Innovation Lab by designing financial forecast models and reviewing budgets.Manage day-to-day operations by reviewing and implementing financial agreements, solving complex problems, and analyzing data to inform decision making. Administer a portfolio of federal and private research accounts totaling over $15 million while supervising a team to handle all post-award grant management.Design and implement procedural improvements to streamline account management and collaboration across departments. Forecast accounts totaling over $10 million and monitor spending in accordance with federal and university requirements, communicating data to faculty and rectifying any errors. Uncovered and overhauled neglected accounts, recovering over $700k in a single week. Work closely with faculty prepare grant proposals and budgets according to sponsor guidelines, overseeing grant funding from proposal stage through closeout. Help other departments that are short-staffed or unexperienced, repairing their accounts and rebuilding their policies. Process reimbursements and equipment orders, reconcile expenses and payroll against ledgers, answer all questions from faculty, and assist staff.

  • Associate Director of Finance

    Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Sponsored Award Accountant

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Grants & Contracts Specialist

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Financial Administrator

    Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Financial Coordinator

    Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
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  PepsiCo

  Feb 2023 - now

  Lead a team of two direct reports to optimize trade spend, identify risks to plans, and develop strategic solutions for profitable growth. Provide financial support, analysis, and modeling for over $200MM in annual sales, ranking first in the business in forecast accuracy for 4 consecutive periods.

  • Finance Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Finance Associate Manager

    Feb 2023 - Aug 2024