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Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Provide data-driven analysis and insights to help support business strategies by evaluating current processes and trends. Report data-based insights in a uniform manner supporting business strategies. Collaborate with internal and external business partners to build a consistent strategy for using data-driven insights. Establish data modeling approaches providing prompt reproducible results. Provide root cause analysis as found through KPI trends and outlier detection. Synthesize key results into presentations focused on meaningful insights for Controllers, Directors and VP stakeholders.

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

This role is focused on process improvement within the credit accounting function. This includes reimagining the current processes and implementing workable solutions that are effective, accurate and easily repeatable by staff. Daily activities involve extensive data wrangling, data cleansing and data modeling. • Reduced time required for preparing journal entries saving 40+ hours per week.• Reconciled balance sheet accounts with 4+ years of activity.• Developed Power BI data models and dashboards for general ledger activity.• Implemented automation projects utilizing Python, SQL, Power BI, VBA.• Manage staff and train on updated processes and procedures.

Houston, Tx, Us

Provided detailed financial analysis for Operations, FP&A and Leadership stakeholders. This role was focused on the Supply Chain and entailed extensive data wrangling via SQL and Python as well as SAP BPC/EPM. Once data was sourced, data models and analytic workbooks were prepared for decision support. • Provide monthly financial report analysis and distribution for operations team.• Developed rolling forecast and review model providing detailed insight faster.• Developed data models for operational, financial and employee metrics.

Houston, Texas, Us

Finance manager for Risk Management operating division. This role focused on both internal clients as well as external clients. Tasks ranged from routine managerial reports to developing python models utilizing Google Cloud Vision AI handwriting recognition to speed up client data gathering operations in the field. • Implemented a project management system to efficiently track all activity.• Enhanced job status visibility with real time Power BI dashboards.• Developed a proposal and client dashboard increasing sales efficiency.• Developed Risk Assessment Matrix for Natural Gas Storage clients.• Converted reporting from manual excel process to real time SSRS reports.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Financial Controller, I supervised all aspects of the accounting function within this business unit. I lead the accounting team in the monthly financial close process for domestic and international legal entities. I developed a data framework for the financial planning and analysis process including operating budgets and 3-year plans. I administered bank accounts, positive pay, international and domestic wires, and ACH. I developed a robust SQL Server Reporting Services financial reporting implementation fully integrated into all aspects of the month end close process from creating journal entries, allocations, foreign currency translations, financial and managerial reports as well as fully detailed close book and balance sheet reconciliations. I led the process of setting up domestic and international legal entities in the ERP system.• Implemented new month-end close process reducing close time 50%.• Developed a customer and geographic region revenue analysis database.• Increased visibility of the accounting transactions using a Power BI review process.• Developed an integrated financial close process checklist that eliminated missed deadlines.• Designed managerial financial statement reporting packages tailored to PSL KPI’s.