Manage 2 staff accountants while overseeing the accounting functions for a life science and consumer care CRM provider.• Responsible for three separate general ledger systems including the preparation and review of all general ledger postings, account reconciliations and payroll. Coordinating the AP, AR and FA transactions and closings for all entities including an entity in California.• Analyze financial data and complete month-end and year-end closings and reports for three separate entities. Along with the loading and reconciling of data into Business Objects and Outlook Soft from multiple source systems.• Address and resolve non-routine, complex and unexpected variances along with monitor and analyze department’s transactions to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources.• Maintain General Ledger including the creation of new functions, departments and accounts in several GL systems.• Direct external auditors throughout the year, effectively supporting and adjusting audited footnotes.Key Accomplishments: Instrumental in reducing the monthly close process from 6 days to 3 days to comply with the IMS Health acquisition.

Oversee all corporate accounting functions for life science and consumer care CRM provider. Directed a team of up to 2 accounting direct reports.• Responsible for two separate General Ledger systems for sister companies including all general ledger postings, account reconciliations, and payroll. Coordinating AP and AR closings and transactions for one entity located in Canada and the other entity located in California.• Analyze financial data and complete month-end and year-end closings and reports for three separate entities.• Manage domestic and international intercompany transactions through Oracle AP and AR modules.• Maintain debt schedules including a SWAP agreement between legal entities; record interest and payments, and measure balances due to/due from foreign affiliates.• Direct internal and external auditors throughout the year, effectively supporting and adjusting audited footnotes.• Ensure regulatory compliance by completing thorough data analysis, testing, and reporting; evaluate risk and control environments, including financial reporting risks, and make reporting recommendations for ongoing compliance.• Analyze Fringe Benefit account for all US entities, including health and wellness, dental, 401(k), and Social Security. Prepare analysis for the CFO and the VP of Human Resources.• Develop ad hoc analyses in multi-channel profitability reporting system, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance and implementation of budget and forecast revisions.Key Accomplishments: Recognized for participating in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of new SUN Microsystems General Ledger system for a foreign legal entity; book all journals entries; close all sub-ledgers and the general ledger, and collaborate with Canadian team on AP and AR transactions. Manage data loading process and troubleshooting of both Outlook Soft and Business Objects consolidation programs, utilizing programs to prepare financial analyses.

Maintained Oracle Fixed Asset sub-ledger database containing approximately 10,000 assets covering three US legal entities. Directed one Staff Accountant and one Accounting Intern.• Recorded all new monthly additions, disposals, and transfers, accounting for depreciation properly including depreciation estimates and accelerated depreciation data.• Calculated and posted entries to the general ledger for interim and annual financial reporting.• Ensured that all asset management transactions were properly accounted for and accounts were reconciled in a timely manner.• Monitored adherence to corporate reporting policies/GAAP/IFRS; ensured centralized processes were continuously optimized for efficiency and effectiveness and adapted new business dynamics.

Facilitated the interpretation of expense data and budget inputs, reconciling transactions that exceeded $5M monthly. Coordinated with all levels of management to follow up on outstanding issues. Supervised the activity of a departmental intern.• Analyzed expenses and provided comparisons to budgets for both new and existing retail locations; reported expense variances to management.• Provided advice and interpretation on expense activity to management, consolidating information into centralized reports.• Completed month-end close activities with over 40 journal entries within a one-day closing cycle, ensuring compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley protocols.

Performed comprehensive accounting functions and reviews of financial processes and controls for 9 Sony Family Center stores.• Oversaw all staff and service financial information, including journal entries, AP/AR documentation, accruals, and reconciliations.• Prepared financial forecasts, actual result analysis, and variance analysis, providing corporate officers detailed information on a monthly and quarterly basis.• Monitored G/L team in accounting close, revenue recognition and expense allocations; analyzed monthly operating results against budget.• Team Leader facilitating in the Fixed Asset and Capital Project conversion from the M & D General Ledger system to Oracle. Participated in testing and worked closely with the IT team to ensure a smooth transition.

• Completed and evaluated the Corporate Profit and Loss Statement. Researched unusual or significant variances and made the appropriate accounting adjustments.• Maintained all information regarding the sale and unrealized gains & losses associated with Investments and Marketable Securities.• Prepared approximately 120 monthly, quarterly, and annual government reports. Reviewed source documents used in the preparation of the reports to ensure accuracy.• Assisted in the quarterly Price Waterhouse Coopers review and the Annual Memorandum of Examination by analyzing Balance Sheet and P&L information. Provided written commentary to auditors on significant variances on balance sheet and P&L accounts.