DWFritz Automation
Laura W Brown has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Laura is currently serving as the Senior Director of Finance and Accounting at DWFritz Automation since March 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Corporate Financial Controller at DWFritz Automation from June 2017 to April 2022.
Before joining DWFritz Automation, Laura worked at Pacific Power Group as an Assistant Controller from 2015 to 2017.
Laura also has experience working at Crystal Geyser Water Co as an Accounting Manager and SAP Project Manager from 2009 to 2015. Laura'sresponsibilities included managing general and cost teams, setting and analyzing key performance indicators, and overseeing month, quarter, and year-end close activities.
Earlier in their career, Laura worked at FLIR Systems as a Cost and Pricing Manager from 2004 to 2007, where they assisted in price setting for government contracts and worked on SAP implementation.
Laura also worked at Merix Asia Limited as a Cost Accounting Manager from 1993 to 2003, where they managed costing teams and developed reporting tools for manufacturing processes.
Laura's early experience includes working at Apple NeXT, inc as a General and Cost Accountant from 1987 to 1993. Laura played a key role in the startup of the company and was responsible for establishing accounting processes and recruiting accounting teams.
Overall, Laura W Brown has a solid background in finance and accounting, with experience in various industries and roles, showcasing their expertise in financial management and strategic decision-making.
Laura W Brown attended the University of North Dakota, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Laura obtained several certifications, including SAP Certified Application Associate - Enterprise Asset Management with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP6 and SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Business Planning and Consolidation 10.0, both from SAP. Laura also obtained a certification in Theory of Constraints from AGI - Goldratt Institute.
DWFritz Automation
Established in 1973, DWFritz Automation designs, builds, and supports engineer-to-order automation systems and an expanding line of high-speed, non-contact metrology and inspection solutions, as well as providing world-class build-to-print services. Our comprehensive automation design capabilities focus on inspection, metrology, and precision assembly, with a set of core competencies that enable our clients to maximize ROI and dramatically improve operational efficiencies. Our clients partner with us to develop unique, high-precision automation solutions that ensure superior product quality and high throughput. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, and with offices in France and China, the company is a trusted partner of many Fortune 500 customers, with over 2,000 systems installed worldwide. DWFritz is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and is ITAR compliant. DWFritz Automation is a company within the Sandvik Group. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group, offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The group was founded in Sweden in 1862 – and holds world-leading positions in selected areas today, e.g. tools and tooling systems for metal cutting equipment, service and technical solutions for the mining industry and rock excavation within the construction industry. It has recently also entered the advanced manufacturing space, including digital manufacturing and software solutions, industrial metrology and additive manufacturing. In 2020, Sandvik had approximately 37,000 employees and revenues of about 86 billion SEK with operations in more than 160 countries.