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San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

Global finance M&A and Integration Management Office leader, responsible for Qualcomm's finance, accounting and systems integration of Veoneer, which was acquired in partnership with a NY based investment firm. Qualcomm acquired Veoneer in a $4.7B transaction in which it retained the Arriver Driver Assistance business while working with the investment firm.

San Diego, CA, US

Led global accounting and finance M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning and execution. Record-to-Report global process owner for close, consolidation and financial reporting activities and development and execution of 5 year digital transformation strategy roadmap.

San Diego, CA, US

Expatriate assignment to plan and execute financial activities for $3B acquisition of RF360 with 5,000 employees and three manufacturing sites. Led adoption, harmonization and implementation of financial systems and processes, management of dual ERP systems (SAP and Oracle) and training of acquired finance employees. Led financial integration planning, day.

San Diego, CA, US

Led IT project management team responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s finance systems. Implemented Oracle Cloud ERP System.

San Diego, CA, US

Pricing for the company’s core semiconductor chip business, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT).

San Diego, CA, US

Led corporate shared services financial planning, accounting and reporting function and staff of 20+ for general and administrative operating expenses exceeding $2 billion in annual spend, including fringe, insurance, human resources, government affairs, marketing, information technology, facilities, finance, aviation, patent and legal/litigation; present.

San Diego, CA, US

Managed the corporate FP&A function and staff of six for Fortune 225 company with revenues exceeding $19 billion; consolidated, interpreted and analyzed five-year strategic plans, annual budget and quarterly outlooks; generated financial and key performance indicator guidance for quarterly earnings release; met with chief financial officer on a regular.

San Diego, CA, US

Led the company’s general ledger and fixed asset functions and staff of eight; consolidated results for 15+ divisions and 100+ legal entities; prepared and presented quarterly financial statements to the company's SVP/Controller and EVP/Chief Financial Officer; maintained and presented quarterly qualitative and quantitative close metrics to 400 members of.

Carlsbad, California, US

Led financial reporting, SEC reporting, SOX reporting, general accounting, accounts payable and treasury functions and staff; managed external audits.

Las Vegas, NV, US

Created financial and accounting policies and procedures for new home loans business at $650 million company; directed accounting staff; managed initial external audit process; designed and implemented financial reporting and accounting systems; built complex financial models to support derivative valuation.

Dublin, OH, US

Led cost recognition department for Pyxis business unit, a global manufacturer of medication dispensing products with revenues exceeding $650 million, within an $87 billion Fortune 50 company; managed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and compliance reviews; managed financial analysis for balance sheet reserves.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Led finance, accounting, human resources, technology, marketing, facilities, and administration functions for law and lobbying firm during a period of aggressive growth; managed merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, and integrated payroll, finance and accounting systems; developed long-term financial plan and growth strategy.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Managed financial planning, close and financial reporting for three affiliated companies, including budget preparation, financial statements, management reports, and tax returns; developed accounting systems, created all accounting functions, staffed department, and designed and implemented standard financial reporting package.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Performed financial analysis and statistical summaries; reviewed revenue recognition guidelines for $40 million public software company. Promoted from Financial Analyst.

Supervised staff accountants during the execution of business audit engagements; performed financial statement compilations and reviews; reviewed billing, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset and inventory procedures for clients. Advised clients on best practices and identified process improvements in business performance.