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Instituted the development, reporting and monitoring of monthly financial projections and various analysis evaluations for management presentations.Key Contributions:• Provide robust modeling and reporting to facilitate executive-level decision making.• Perform balance sheet and P&L analysis for select accounts.• Rapidly adaptable to new technologies and expert possession of a multitude of extensive applications, and broad range of statistical software.

New York, Ny, Us

• Hold concurrent responsibility for financial planning, projections, analysis, metrics, and expense management including GAAP/Insurance/Regulatory reporting, stress projections, and investor communications. Foster solid relationships with all levels of professionals through the utilization of effective communication. Key Contributions:• Spearhead all strategic financial planning and management including full ownership of the corporate budget of Specialized Benefit Resources and Post-Retirement Benefits and quarterly forecasting process.• Champion the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and projections using GAAP, STAT and stress scenarios under tight deadlines.• Recognized for strong knowledge in finance and business gained through a series of professional assignments characterized by the assumption of progressively increasing responsibility and ongoing career development.

New York, Ny, Us

Newark, Nj, Us

Supported the Treasury Director with financial metrics for the company through critical updates to the working capital analytics dashboard. Helmed the Annual State Reporting and the engagement of Unclaimed Property functionalities. Regulated daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables utilizing SOX compliance with S& P Global.Key Contributions:• Commanded the assembly of over $6M of escheated and unclaimed property funds for the Enterprise within two years. • Presided over recommendations for numerous treasury activities such as banking relationships, cash management, and account reconciliations. • Showcased leadership capabilities while working in a high-pressure environment maintaining cash desk operations for a multi-billion-dollar company.

Newark, Nj, Us

Formulated ad-hoc analysis and benchmarking for assigned divisions/companies including the compilation of reports, presentations, and graphs as well as analysis of raw financial data. Headed the preparation of financial forecasts and reports, coordinating both intern and external sources. Devised financial core processes for the standardization and revitalization of procedures to enhance efficiency and control. Key Contributions:• Streamlined the precise preparation and review of all financial statements and reporting for Horizon BCBSNJ and its subsidiaries regarding the financial close and the preparation of related general ledger account analyses (1.2 B).• Successfully consolidated and analyzed monthly reporting packages for all financial activity.

Newark, Nj, Us

Examined uncommon items once identified to certify all amounts listed were accurate. Delivered financial approval for expense reports, check requests, and online requisitions. Expertly monitored performance against the budget and oversaw budget analysis on a monthly basis. Key Contribution:• Influential in the organization and analysis of preliminary reports, maintenance, financial data, and reconciliation for 41 departments with a $225M annual budget. • Devised growth strategies through the creation of budgeting structures to Consumer and Commercial Markets Finance Department with the inclusion of Corporate Marketing and Human Resources.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics