Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, responsible for the budget planning function across the Information Technology (IT) organization to ensure financial outcomes are consistent with and directly support overall Company strategic planning. Lead the team responsible for selecting, implementing and supporting all technology applications used by the Finance, Human Resources, and the Procurement functions. Developed the budget and forecasting process and procedures for the organization. Working with the leadership team, was able to reduce the overall budget spend for the Department by $17 million dollars in just three years.Responsible for the selection, implementation and management of new accounting (PeopleSoft), budgeting (Oracle Planning Cloud and Hyperion), supply-chain management (Oracle Procurement Cloud), human resource management (Oracle HR Cloud), risk and compliance (Oracle Financial Reporting Compliance Cloud) and business intelligence (Oracle Analytics Cloud) applications for the organization. Assisting the organization with Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology-enabled transformations from software evaluations and business case development on to implementation and evolution.Engage stakeholders across the enterprise to gain a strong understanding of business needs and deliver software applications and supporting processes that enable business objectives.Interpret complex contracts and ensure appropriate compliance with company and industry accounting practices

Piloted internal auditing operations, including heading human resources and administering policies and procedures. Pinpointed and tracked potential risk factors by teaming with management personnel and applying company’s enterprise risk management tool. Assessed company’s internal controls, documenting any shortcomings and advising Board of Directors of the same.

Spearheaded company-wide internal controls for SOX compliance. Coordinated communication with external auditor, and advised internal management and employees on issues ranging from risk reduction to internal control activities. Presented any internal control challenges to company’s audit committee. Supervised account reconciliations, including administering reconciliation automation program and tracking unsettled reconciliations. Managed and mentored team of 30.

• Facilitated financial statement IT auditing operations throughout northwest region by directing t testing of internal controls.• Masterminded and implemented strategy to create assurance and consulting services unit targeting western region.• Landed 1st PeopleSoft financial implementation agreement, and spearheaded sale and launch of 2 enterprise-wise PeopleSoft financial solutions.• Ranked among top west coast managers in utilization rates. • Drove growth of service scope to existing clients by collaborating with key external partners and client contacts.

Helping clients advance transparency, relevance, and the quality of information disclosed to the markets and investors so that they can meet regulatory and attestation requirements. Inspecting accounting systems and controls for improvement opportunities, leveraging our methodologies to help clients improve their information technology controls or technology risk management programs, and/or participate in the development or execution of internal audit strategic plans.

• Account for the production, disposition and sales of crude oil and natural gas products• Determine product value and production taxes• Review the pricing of contracts and agreements• Prepare analyses for Chevron’s production, land, tax• Account for the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas leases• Review joint operating agreements and contracts to determine how they mandate the accounting for capital and operating expenditures