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Nashville, Tn, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Accounting Leader for Series D FinTech organization based in Nashville, TN. Focused on developingsolutions to scale the organization through accelerated growth and need to establish a scaled Accounting organization with considerations for future IPO readiness. Reduced time to close by 55%, drove Accounting Strategic Planning & Growth (300%), and established team norms / operating rhythms with the broader business to drive streamlined contracting processes.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Leader for Global Payments Accounting for Amazon, leading a team in both Seattle and supporting our broader team globally (EU, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/North Africa). Responsible for GAAP Compliance (including Technical Accounting research), while providing operational and program management support for Payments Accounting Operations, including:• Credit Card, Direct Debit, 3rd Party Point Redemption, Business-to-Business Invoicing, Gift Cards Cost of Payments, Global Credit Card Programs, and Global Installment Programs• Responsible for researching and writing technical accounting policy papers for all Amazon Payment Methods, including the adoption of ASC 606 (Revenue, Contract Assets, Contract Liabilities, Receivables and Deferred Revenue) and other applicable ASC (305, 310, 405, 430, 720 and 825).• Perform detailed contract review for Payment related contracts globally for Amazon for Payment Processors, Gift Card Distribution, Co-Brand Credit Card Arrangements, and third-party financing arrangements.• Support portfolio of 200+ Accounting projects across all major product lines and Geographies for Amazon. • Actively support Amazon’s Accounting Recruiting and Hiring program, interviewing 180+ candidates in 4 years while mentoring junior team members and supporting Diversity & Inclusion events.

Redmond, Washington, Us

As Controller for Microsoft Payments, Inc., responsible for the operation of the MPI financial closes processes, review of MPI & Global Microsoft Payments accounting flows, identification of process-improvement opportunities, and overall budgeting & forecasting for MPI & consolidated Microsoft Payment entities globally. Support all requests for internal & external audits (including by regulatory bodies) for MPI. Provide ongoing finance support for the MPI Money Transmitter License Application process, as well as the Microsoft Payments EMI Application process. Serve as the primary liaison with Universal Store Engineering for the design & development of MPI Finance requirements. Serve as the primary contact for MPI with Microsoft Corporate Accounting communication & coordination.

Redmond, Washington, Us

As a member of Operations Finance, responsibilities included supporting CP Financial Operations special requests, finance assessment & financial blueprint design / review. Lead the finance stream of applying & obtaining Money Transmission licenses in the United States and European Union, including the development & deployment of 3-year pro-forma financial statements, presentation to regulatory bodies, coordination with other work stream leads & delivery of executive presentations.

Redmond, Washington, Us

As a member of the Server & Tools Controls, Compliance & Accounting team, hold functional responsibilities for the monitoring of control activities & related accounting treatments for one of the strategic components of the Server & Tools group. Responsibilities include monitoring of internal audit & SOX remediation activities, performance of balance sheet account reconciliations, identification of control improvements, assistance in monthly & year end close procedures and development of additional control structures, as necessary.

Responsible for the execution of the North American Life Operation audit plan, including supervision of audit staff, coordination with the Global Group Audit function and relationship management with key Executives and Internal Stakeholders. Coverage included 4 Statutory legal entities across multiple-state jurisdictions. Assisted in State Department of Insurance Financial Exams, Audit and Board Committee presentations and strategic audit planning to cover key organizational risks.

Menlo Park, California, Us

Recruited in 2004 and promoted rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions based on outstanding performance. Responsible for project budget analysis, Risk Assessments/Annual Audits/Project Plans execution, and developing & implementing strategic programs and Quality Assurance. Additionally, conduct project evaluations and assess clients’ viability. Serve as insurance industry lead for Kansas City office and key member of National FSI; noted subject expert on multi-billion dollar national projects. • Successfully directed and executed more than 14,000 hours of Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Model Audit Rule compliance. Lead insurance and cross-divisional project teams to support national account teams.• Assisted clients in determining control structures and frameworks to meet operational, financial and strategic goals, utilizing leading framework models such as COSO’s Internal Control Framework, COSO’s ERM Framework and OCEG’s GRC Capability Model• Instrumental in the development of National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC) Model Audit Rule Compliance; effectively communicating client account lead changes and co-developed & implemented strategic action plans that have significantly improved organizational performance.• Trained, developed, mentored, and led both domestic and international employees to achieve/surpass targeted corporate objectives. Created high-impact, high-yield staff-development training programs to improve risk/project management and internal framework performance.• Deliver key services in coordination with national sales offices to develop new business with major accounts.

Menlo Park, California, Us

Prepared monthly financial statements and individual, corporate, and benefit plan tax returns for Novak’s client base; determined accounting treatments, adjusted journal entries/quarterly tax liabilities, etc. Focused efforts on defined benefit plan auditing. • Successfully coordinated audit activities (audit steps execution, financial information validation, audit adjustments determination) to help small firm facilitate business operations.

Masters Of Accountancy, Accounting

Bachelor Of Accounting, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Economics