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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Manages monthly financial and management reporting for multi-million dollar business unit- Establishes multi-year operational roadmaps and creates corresponding financial forecasts- Cross-functional teaming with 50+ stakeholders across 10+ teams providing financial analysis and business decision support- Serves as data architect and collaborates with Technology teams and Network Engineers to improve data quality, establish strong data governance controls, and introduce new capabilities/tech stacks- Delivers strategic financial insights to stakeholders considering market conditions, competitors, and alternative approaches to support data-led decision-making

Boston, Ma

- Identified key cost-drivers, implemented automated tracking systems, and provided strategic guidance to business leaders to optimize operational performance- Revamped financial forecasting models to align more effectively with the economic drivers of the business- Developed comprehensive financial models for ad hoc and recurring uses- Coached team members on how to structure and code new GBQ/SQL scripts to meet reporting needs- Introduced uniform project management processes for all Strategic Operations Finance teams

- Lead multiple engagement teams to complete audit engagements in accordance with PCAOB standards- Performed general review over audit workpapers, predictive analytics, walkthroughs, and control testing - Challenged approaches to traditional audit problems and implemented more efficient solutions using automation and visualization tools- Developed annual budgets and continually monitored engagement economics for periodic leadership review- Mentored five Staff and Senior employees on feedback, on-job performance, and career outlook

Boston, Massachusetts

- Developed analytical approaches to performing audit procedures in lieu of traditional audit procedures such as transaction testing- Coached Staff audit team members on assigned audit areas and liaised between junior team members and audit executives

Boston, Ma

- Prepared audit workpapers in accordance with firm, accounting, and auditing standards- Interviewed audit client personnel when completing walkthroughs and tests of controls

Master'S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Management, Concentrating In Accounting