Accomplished financial leader with over 25 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and corporate governance. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives and Board Committees, I have a proven track record in driving operational efficiency, building high-performing teams, and ensuring rigorous internal controls in line with GAAP standards. My expertise includes strategic planning, budgeting, treasury, and audit management, with a passion for optimizing financial operations and reporting to support business success.As a strategic, transformational leader, I’m passionate about empowering teams, fostering innovation, and ensuring individuals take ownership of their work. My approach balances attention to detail with a focus on long-term planning, ensuring that my teams are set up to thrive.I began my career at Arthur Anderson & Co. in public accounting, later transitioning to leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and a high-growth private-equity backed firm. In these roles, I have honed expertise in financial leadership, consolidations, technical accounting, and treasury management, while leading cross-functional teams through complex audits and M&A integrations.Key accomplishments:💲 BOOSTED NET INCOME BY 10% through the implementation of a capitalized A&G policy, allowing the capitalization of support function costs, resulting in lasting financial and asset growth.💲 INTEGRATED $1B IN ACQUISITIONS by conducting GAAP purchase accounting research and aligning financial processes across multiple entities for seamless consolidation and reporting.💲 STREAMLINED FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CLOSE by implementing Workday Adaptive Planning, reducing the close process by 3 days through automation and standardization across multiple ERP systems.Financial System Experience:✔ Microsoft Excel: advanced user, pivots, lookups. ✔ Workday Adaptive Planning: implemented system for consolidation, reporting, and budgeting.✔ ERP Systems: SAP, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, Lawson. ✔ Reporting: Hyperion, Essbase, Access.