Michelle Schlenker Anderson
Email: mschlenker@friedman-consulting.com
EXPERIENCE
Friedman Consulting, LLC, Austin, Texas
Partner As a partner member of the company, Michelle is a forensic accounting and litigation-consulting expert. She is involved with the business consulting and litigation support of accounting, financial, economic and business issues relating to civil, criminal, bankruptcy, matrimonial, trusts and estates, and wills litigation. Michelle assists the principals of closely held companies with: valuation issues, mergers and acquisitions, business interruption claims, environmental law issues, operational review, forecasts, projections and business plans, organization and management evaluations, fraud and mismanagement investigations, determination of damages, and negotiations for or with creditors and other parties. Finally, Michelle provides general forensic accounting services including: discovery assistance, proof of business facts, and computation of damages, assistance in development of trial strategy, document management and deposition assistance.
World Wide Re, Ltd., Staten Island, NY
Chief Operating Officer, Managing General Agent As a versatile and forward thinking executive, Michelle contributed to building a profitable portfolio of assumed reinsurance in one year, in a competitive market where the standard is three years. Additionally, she revamped management personnel to build a team throughout the U.S., specifically in New York and Texas, as well as abroad in London. Michelle evaluates and manages legal and financial aspects of contract preparation. Michelle has a proven track record of leadership, performance and profitability in rapidly changing, dynamic environments, specifically in the insurance industry.
European Underwriters Insurance Company Spc, Ltd., Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Chief Financial Officer, Insurance and Reinsurance Company Michelle is a senior-Level executive with an extensive hands-on day-to-day involvement with management and Board of Directors, banks, attorneys, audit firms, and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. She has developed and implemented processes and controls, improved business operations, and established and maintain an effective financial and business system. Michelle also coordinates all internal finance and tax audits, and serves as a liaison to external auditors, corporate officers, and clients.
European Insurance & Reinsurance Underwriters Group, Ltd., Austin, TX
Chief Operating Officer, Managing General Agent Michelle was promoted by the CEO to bring structure and process to the functional areas of treasury, cash & banking, federal and state taxes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. She supervises the preparation, maintenance, and presentation of all financial data both internally and externally. Further, Michelle designed and oversees computerized systems to maximize productivity as well as accounting and reporting functions. Michelle also manages the preparation of all financial data required by external auditing firms. She prepares cash flow projections, reviews and plans cash outflow and investment activity and collaborates with senior management to accurately forecast and report on financial status. Michelle is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s financial assets.
EDUCATION
Candidate for Certified Public Accountant, November 2012 William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration May, 1996 William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration May, 1996