
Aven Gotzion, CPA
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About me
Portfolio Manager at American Family Ventures
Education

Poynette High School
2013 - 2017High School DiplomaActivities and Societies: Marching Band / Jazz Band / National Honor Society

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
2021 - 2022Master's of Accountancy AccountingSelected Coursework included:- Financial Statement Analysis- Internal Controls/Internal Auditing- SEC – Standard Setting- Advanced Management Accounting- Financial Capital Structure- Business Valuation- Negotiation Strategies- International Accounting- Financing over a Firm’s Lifecycle- Private/Public Equity- Debt Markets - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain- Cash Flows and Project Selection- Accounting & Information Systems- Tax Accounting… Show more Selected Coursework included:- Financial Statement Analysis- Internal Controls/Internal Auditing- SEC – Standard Setting- Advanced Management Accounting- Financial Capital Structure- Business Valuation- Negotiation Strategies- International Accounting- Financing over a Firm’s Lifecycle- Private/Public Equity- Debt Markets - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain- Cash Flows and Project Selection- Accounting & Information Systems- Tax Accounting Methods Show less

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
2017 - 2021Bachelor of Science - BS AccountingActivities and Societies: Pride of Minnesota Marching Band BSB in Accounting, minor in MarketingSelected Coursework/Experiences:- Career Skills- Analyzing Business Problems using Excel- Contemporary Management- Business Statistics- Business Law- Intensive-core (Finance, Business Strategy, Supply Chain & Operations, Marketing Principles)- Introduction to Information Technology- Business Communications - Marketing Research- Digital Marketing- Advertising and Sales Promotion- Managerial Accounting I and… Show more BSB in Accounting, minor in MarketingSelected Coursework/Experiences:- Career Skills- Analyzing Business Problems using Excel- Contemporary Management- Business Statistics- Business Law- Intensive-core (Finance, Business Strategy, Supply Chain & Operations, Marketing Principles)- Introduction to Information Technology- Business Communications - Marketing Research- Digital Marketing- Advertising and Sales Promotion- Managerial Accounting I and II- Intermediate Accounting I and II- Federal Income Tax- Auditing Principles and Procedures- Financial Analytics- Advanced Financial Reporting- Business Taxation- Short-term study abroad for Managerial Accounting in Argentina and Uruguay- Tuba player at countless Gophers events, including President Gabel's Inauguration, the 2018 QuickLane Bowl in Detroit, the 2019 Outback Bowl in Tampa, and Super Bowl LII. Show less
Experience

Hooker's Resort Bar and Grill
Sept 2014 - Aug 2017CookAs a cook in this high pace environment on the Wisconsin river, some of my duties included prepping food for future cooking, cleaning, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Here I learned the value of hard work and synergy created functioning as a team.

Wisconsin State Elections Commission
May 2018 - Aug 2018Security SpecialistI was a member of a team designed to create security training for clerks at the municipal and county levels throughout Wisconsin. In addition to the training development and presentation, I performed general clerk work and audited grants at the federal and state levels.

Mackenzie Pub
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020CookThe Mackenzie Pub combines the feel of a neighborhood bar with the bustle of a downtown location. Located in Minneapolis's theater district, the Mackenzie Pub provides guests with a great experience under the umbrella of food and drink.

Instacart
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020In-Store Shopper- Shopped for customers at Cub Foods and provided customer service via phone and instant messaging- Assisted clientele with decisions in replacements and refunds- Provided an elevated consumer experience

American Family Ventures
Jul 2020 - now- Supports financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across Business Development- Partners across Business Development and the Enterprise on financial and investment-related analyses to aid in strategic decision- Assists in providing completing and accurate financial reporting for venture capital fund activities including fund accounting and administration, monitoring, and reconciling of cash flows- Provides performance reporting at fund and holding level related to risk, valuation and transactions to boards and LP advisory committee Show less
Portfolio Manager
Mar 2024 - nowSenior Financial Analyst
May 2022 - Mar 2024Financial Planning & Analysis Intern
Jul 2020 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications

Digital Advertising
HubSpot AcademyMar 2021- View certificate

Excel 2016: Introduction to Formulas and Functions
LinkedInMar 2021 - View certificate

Learning Excel 2016
LinkedInMar 2021 
Google Ads Search
GoogleDec 2020- View certificate

Establishing Credibility as a Speaker
LinkedInFeb 2021 - View certificate

PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides
LinkedInFeb 2021 - View certificate

Learning R
LinkedInMar 2021 
Hubspot Inbound Marketing Certification
HubSpot AcademyJan 2021- View certificate

Social Media Certification
HubSpot AcademyMar 2021 - View certificate

Google Ads Display Certification
GoogleMar 2021
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