With an extensive 14-year tenure in accounting and finance, I possess a rich background encompassing roles within prestigious environments, including Big 4 audit, Fortune 300 corporations, and private equity.Presently, I serve as the Director of Accounting at Arrowhead Engineered Products, a $1.5 billion private equity-owned organization. In this capacity, I lead a diverse team responsible for executing comprehensive month-end close processes across multiple North American entities and five ERPs. Additionally, I oversee inventory accounting and analysis, as well as monthly account reconciliations, audit coordination, and ad-hoc analysis.Prior to my current role, I held the position of Business Unit Finance Manager at Republic Services. In this role, I managed all facets of annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and month-end close processes for an $80 million business unit. Notably, I conducted financial analysis to identify opportunities for margin expansion and played a pivotal role in securing over $30 million in revenue through the acquisition of new contracts and extensions. Furthermore, I fostered positive working relationships with stakeholders in Sales, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure seamless collaboration and operational efficiency.Before joining Republic Services, I honed my skills in Internal Audit at Target Corporation, where I engaged in auditing various aspects of the company, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, and Leases.My core competencies encompass financial analysis, accounting, audit, cross-functional collaboration, relationship-building, dynamic presentations, and effective leadership. These skills underscore my ability to drive strategic decision-making and contribute to organizational success.