Geniene enjoys partnering with her clients to find the right technologies to fit their needs and help them thrive.
As a Partner and Technology & Data Solutions Leader, Geniene is passionate about helping clients envision and realize the possibilities of utilizing data and technology to transform and elevate the finance function and their organizations. Whether it’s facilitating a conversation about data, understanding challenges around existing processes and financial accounting systems, or helping design and lead the implementation of the chosen software solution, she will be working alongside you and your team through the entire process.
What would you be doing if you weren’t an accountant?
I would be running a large hotel. I love everything about hospitality and taking care of people. I started out my college career with a major in Hotel & Restaurant Management, but then took an accounting class one summer and within 24 hours, knew that I needed to change my major and college to focus on accounting, both because I really liked accounting and it fit best with wanting a family one day.
What was your first job growing up?
Working on the farm – cleaning barns, mowing lawns, fixing fences, baling hay, taking care of animals and ALL the other types of chores that a farm entails. Growing up on a farm helped to instill the strong work ethic I have today.
What’s your favorite part about being an accountant?
We offer a unique and valuable perspective in the world and are an important part of any team. I also love that there are so many different areas that an accountant can focus – from traditional audit, tax and accounting to the area I am most passionate about –technology and data.
My husband Bron and me, hiking in Colorado.
Industry Specialties
- Professional Services
- Nonprofit
- Agriculture
Service Specialties
- Sage Intacct
- Advisory
- Project Management
- Business Process Reviews
- Data Analytics
- Automation & Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting, University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Saint Thomas
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Continuing professional education
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Executive Member and Treasurer – MAHB
- University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management – Maroon and Gold Network, Mentor
- MNCPA Scholars Panel Member