As Controller, Molly Taiclet helps manage the Accounting department at High Touch, handling everything from paying the bills to invoicing customers and preparing financial statements.
“I get to wear many different hats, but at the end of the day, I pretty much handle anything that deals with the company’s assets—I even got to try out being somewhat of a used car saleswoman this past week,” she laughs. “I don’t think a full-time career selling cars is in my future.”
What’s Life as a Controller Like at High Touch?
Molly’s been handling money since her first job working in the drive-thru at Wendy’s, albeit serving as Controller for a technology company looks very different than getting a handful of change for a burger.
After obtaining a degree in business administration and accounting from Drury University, Molly’s career took her to Koch Industries and Bunting Magnetics before joining the High Touch team in 2021.
“I was at a point in my career where I could keep doing the same old thing until I retired or get energized by a new challenge—I opted for the challenge and something new,” states Molly. “Taking chaos and making order out of it is kind of my specialty. During my day, I get to work with a lot of different people internally, helping them do just that.”
Love What You Do, and You’ll Never Work a Day in Your Life
Some may think the world of balance sheets, ledgers, and process improvement is boring, but for Molly, she couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else. “I know what I’m good at, and this is the right spot for me. I enjoy working on accounting processes and streamlining workflows to help make our jobs more consistent and efficient.” Molly states. “There’s always more to do!”
When she’s not busy with work, Molly likes to relax by whipping up a sweet snack, and since she can’t share all the baked goods with her 2-year-old grandson quite yet, her coworkers get to reap the sweet benefits. “Baking is my stress relief, and I enjoy sharing the fruits of my labor. Plus, when I bring them into work, I don’t eat them all myself,” she laughs.
8 Things You Might Not Know About Molly Taiclet
Do you have a favorite recipe, opera, or story about your grandchildren you’d like to share? So does Molly. As part of our Employee Spotlight interview, we ask a series of lighthearted questions to highlight the unique, diverse personalities that make our High Touch team great.
1. What’s one quirky thing people don’t know about you?
I love opera—I’ve actually sung in a couple where I grew up in Tulsa: Aida and Tosca.
2. What was your first job?
I had the glamorous job of taking orders through the drive-thru at Wendy’s.
3. What’s something you wish you could automate?
This one is always a work in process, but anything and everything I can to make my job easier for the Accounting team and myself.
4. What’s your favorite mobile app or website?
Pinterest for looking up new recipes.
5. Do you have any pets or kids?
I have a daughter and a 2-year-old grandson; however, if you get me started talking about him, I won’t be able to stop!
6. Do you do any volunteer or community service work?
I volunteer through my church when I can.
7. Would you rather go 30 days without your phone, or three months with no dessert?
I’d rather go without my phone, no question. I love making desserts—it’s my stress relief. I enjoy bringing them to work and sharing them with people
8. What’s something you always do wrong the first time?
Trying to log in to my computer.
Bringing the Human Touch to Technology.
Thank you, Molly, for everything you do for High Touch!
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