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Managed a team of 7, Supported Implementation of SAP and Blackline on a Global Level, Automated Cash Accounting and Standardized AP , Mapped process flows for Accounting, Developed KPI's and used data mining tools to create analytics and reports. Partnered with Treasury to preserve cash, aid in cash forecasting and movements of intercompany cash positions to facilitate funding needs. Developed a superior change management skill set to support company objectives.

Led timely month and year end General Ledger closings, successful External Audits, and delivered accurate Financial records. Managed staff for General Accounting, AP, Cash Accounting and supported Tax filing preparation. Supervised the completion of all monthly account reconciliations. Migrated reconciliations to Blackline and set up processes for timing and format for reconciliations on a global basis. Created nd maintained a GAAP compliant system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk. Investigated all monthly variances from the budget.

Managed AP and outsourced AR cash applications, prepared worksheets for tax filings and benefit analysis, performed journal entries, and month end reconciliations. Mapped and reconciled payroll accounting entries , created payroll reports within ADP.

Technical Accounting Expert focused on performing the analysis, monthly reporting and accounting transactions for $500m in Corporate Derivative instruments. Managed $100m in Corporate Reserves which included Risk Insurance, ESOP,401k plan, Supplemental Pension and Sales Returns. Built Mark to Market analysis to support the change in market value based plans such as supplemental 401k and supplemental pension. Reconciled data for 401k purchases, matches, forfeitures, stock issuances and loan repayments. Provided summary analysis' to management as to the status of these liabilities. Worked with Actuaries to capture necessary data for Product Liability, Workers Comp and Auto Risk reserves.

Directed General Accounting operations within the A/P, A/R and Payroll Departments. Prepared all Financial Reporting for entities in US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Developed monthly metrics, Pareto analysis, and reports to analyze performance against budgeted plan. Prepared intercompany transactions and statement of account. Created forecasts, projections, and revenue models to price company's contracts. Prepared yearly budget for 105 cost centers. Trend analysis performed to track cost reduction initiatives