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Tucson, Arizona, Us

Draper, Ut, Us

Increased focus on technology and collaboration across multiple teams to create optimal processes and implement strong systems for our accounting and finance organization.

Draper, Ut, Us

Leadership role within the finance department influencing people and improving processes for optimal efficiencies and workflow; implementing technological solutions so staff can increase productivity and effectiveness; increased collaboration across multiple departments and developed training documentation and improved channels of communication.

Morristown, Nj, Us

Management of processes that facilitate the end-to-end revenue cycle, from invoice creation to cash receipt and application. Complete compliance assurance with key internal controls that govern revenue recognition. In addition to maintaining Cash Application Supervisor responsibilities, also responsible for managing contract interpretation and price setup in all billing systems.Accomplishments:• Drafted Revenue Recognition Policy, completing all levels of audit walk-through documents.• Launched Credit Card Acceptance program enabling terminal activity to be paid in advance via credit card, leveraging customized quotes and ticketing within company billing system.• Initiated outsourcing of all cash applications to third party vendor.• Consistently supports other managers and Director in monthly P&L review.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Managed 15-member team responsible for the domestic and international credit, collections and accounts receivable functions, averaging $19M annually.Accomplishments:• Instituted IT improvements that included outsourced invoicing, payment functionality for domestic dealers via online portal, revised interest calculation, updated lockbox posting tolerances, and automation of Canadian lockbox and adjustment processing.• Strengthened relationship between Sales and Credit departments through improved collaboration activities that included improved information share, and participation in Sales events, tradeshows, and customer meetings.

Oversaw all Accounting functions, reporting directly to COO. Annual sales of $6M.Accomplishment:• GSA schedule including creation of pricing and margin model, contract review, and compliance with all government required paperwork.

Responsible for all Accounting functions, reporting directly to division president. Annual sales of approximately $5M. Additionally, responsible for management of Human Resources, Purchasing, and IT.Accomplishments:• Assisted in relocation of manufacturing to Mexico.• Responsible for dissolution of Zodiac Automotive to include financial modeling of P&L and forecast of all related expenses, and the transition of capex, inventory, financial and human resource records to sister division.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

Managed 32-member team responsible for revenue recognition, and timely collection of Supplier Reimbursements and Bid Desk, Referral Revenue, Price Protection, and Spiffs. Executed department consolidation from acquisition of Comark Inc. to include hiring and training staff, SAP transition, and oversight of $180M portfolio.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Associate'S Degree, General Studies