Accounting projects cover the gamut in terms of scope and requirements. All require an above average skill set combined with strong understanding of accounting and finance, reporting and compliance requirements (corporate, local, state and federal) and the ability to translate the client business requirements into actionable items and to successfully complete the project.Projects include: Accounting and Finance – General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Billing/Collections, Accounts Payable… Show more Accounting projects cover the gamut in terms of scope and requirements. All require an above average skill set combined with strong understanding of accounting and finance, reporting and compliance requirements (corporate, local, state and federal) and the ability to translate the client business requirements into actionable items and to successfully complete the project.Projects include: Accounting and Finance – General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Billing/Collections, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Inventory, Cash Flow, Capital Purchases, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Policies, Procedures and Controls.Oracle ERP projects have common requirements that necessitate certain knowledge, skills and abilities. My strengths include a strong background in accounting and finance, supported by a clear understanding of what policies and procedures need to be developed and implemented to support the organization and simplify the processes needed to perform day-to-day activities.When project managing these large scale projects a critical need is to be able to manage and direct people. Tight timelines require clear leadership and direction to be able to coordinate the staff, functional and technical personnel and to resolve any conflicts in a timely manner.Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible to all financial aspects of the project, cost versus budget, spend run-rate versus timeline, and project scope. Show less

Wildlife Field Research, Operational Support, Financial and Budget Analysis

Entrepreneurial start-up, responsible to expand and develop the business• Managed the processes for day-to-day operations, inventory management, purchasing.• Created and implemented Financial and Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, control documents, staff training, adapt to new information or new obstacles and situations• Interacted with the public, controlling entry and exit points for alcohol control• Established processes and standards for Finance, IT, Procurement… Show more Entrepreneurial start-up, responsible to expand and develop the business• Managed the processes for day-to-day operations, inventory management, purchasing.• Created and implemented Financial and Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, control documents, staff training, adapt to new information or new obstacles and situations• Interacted with the public, controlling entry and exit points for alcohol control• Established processes and standards for Finance, IT, Procurement, Facilities, Develop financial, operational, inventory control performance metrics Show less

• Identified the opportunities and implemented initiatives to reduce telecommunication operating costs over $2.5 million/year• Rationalized US telephone service providers, optimized global data service providers, negotiated and implement cost reduction contracts simplifying administration and cutting operating costs $1.25 million dollars/year• Developed the global organization structure, strategic plan, operational policies, procedures, and implemented best management practices•… Show more • Identified the opportunities and implemented initiatives to reduce telecommunication operating costs over $2.5 million/year• Rationalized US telephone service providers, optimized global data service providers, negotiated and implement cost reduction contracts simplifying administration and cutting operating costs $1.25 million dollars/year• Developed the global organization structure, strategic plan, operational policies, procedures, and implemented best management practices• Recouped over $250 thousand in overpayment errors• Created global asset inventory of Telecom equipment and services Show less

• Revised the organization structure, business processes, operating procedures and created standardized contracts for IT services• Reduced annual Indirect Procurement costs $9 million in nine months• Consolidated cellular telephone contracts, reduced annual spend $2.5 million, instituted national contracts with alternative service providers

Long Island Power Authority, Long Island, New York• IT Strategy for the purchase of electrical generation facilities, maintenance of those systems, and cost savings realization for the implementation of IT Strategy.

Accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting and the institution of control policies and procedures for a multi-state region. (General Ledger, Accounts Receivable/Billing/Collections, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Inventory, Cash Flow, Capital Purchases, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Policies, Procedures and Controls)