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Dundee, Oregon, Us

-Developed and structured the foundation for an accounting department in preparation for auditable financials.-Integration of multiple automated systems improving control environment: POS and bank, PO 3-way match, perpetual inventory, and margin reporting by SKU.-Established functional lead ownership over departmental performance.-Created a monthly investor package and developed cross-functional KPI’s to present on. Built financial roadmap for both operational structure and long-range plan.

Rosemont, Il, Us

-Accounting lead for system conversion of 74 acquired Smart & Final locations over a seven month time span-Uncovered and collected additional 1M in vendor rebates dated back to 2021. Developed an improvised invoicing tracking process into an existing USF platform (CASIS) to prevent re-occurrence of out of period revenue recognition-Implemented change management within merchandise and suppliers from a cash based incentive to compliance with GAAP-Identified 20% opportunity of decentralized accounting functions within CHEF’STORE to transition over to USF centralized support departments

Rosemont, Il, Us

-Supported accounting system transition of acquired Food Service Group to the US Foods platform. Includes correct mapping of general ledgers, training and developing employees on US Food processes-Implemented standardization in processes between division and financial reporting practices in accordance with SOX and GAAP-Prepared financials and created KPI’s promoting proactive approach by leadership team-Member of US Foods corporate Field Finance Training Advisory Team to support integrations, enhance virtual training, identify and employ best practices

Rosemont, Il, Us

Financial and Operational responsibility for: Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland 2016 - 2020-Restructured financial process for 1.2B market. -Streamlined 396 financial process to a centralized hub reducing redundancies, legacy reporting and standardizing roles throughout markets: Projecting 34% reduction in annualized financial O/H expense-2018 100% compliant SOX Audit; zero findings for Virginia (Roanoke) market-Remotely managed 13 direct reports in three locations

Rosemont, Il, Us

-Created an Inventory Adjustment team improving Other Gross Profit 3.4%. Results: 2015 second highest performing division in inventory management-Negotiated customer MDA and rebate incentives, improving margins 100bps. Focused rebate incentives on purchase commitments with higher CM and PA’s (vendor incentives)-Improved efficiency in Finance department processes (Inventory Control, Credit, Accounting, Contract/Margin and IT) reducing overtime 22% YoY-Received 2015 Award of Excellence for achieving a 100% compliant SOx Audit; zero findings-Manages Inventory Control team, accounting clerks, contract coordinators, and IT

Manassas, Va, Us

Leading accounting and HR functions for US headquarters. Develop company policies and best practices. Drive monthly accounting performance and multistate tax compliance. Sales database development providing KPI and variance analysis by territory. Overseeing and guiding the administrative staff.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Managing private clubs full-cycle accounting and HR functions. Collaborate with leadership team to analyze financial results, produce forecasts, capital projects and promote continued membership growth.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Accounting Certificate

Human Resource Management Certificate

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business W/Minor In Human Resources