Audit  Managed annual audits for 3 global entities in the US, UK and the Middle East. Assisted the Controller in various accounting functions. Knowledge of Global Shop Solutions

200+ Employees (U.S. & China), $200M+ Revenue | Consumer Products/Home Furnishings DistributorSpecially recruited to overhaul financial reporting systems and to improve financial data accuracy across the enterprise. (Twin-Star is a multi-national, private-equity-owned company which sells to big-box retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and Home Depot).• Led financial statement preparation/analysis and directed a diverse accounting team comprised of 2 Direct Reports (Assistant Controller & AR Trade Manager) and 5 Indirect Reports (2 Senior Accountants, Cash Applications Supervisor, Cash Applications Processor, and Accounts Payable Specialist).• Directed a complex, trade-based Accounts Receivable process, including processing of 1,000s of invoices totaling $20M-60M per month (unique cash discounts/allowances, credit memos, rebates, fluctuating pricing, etc.)• Managed various annual audits performed by Crowe (external audit & 401k), Bank of America (lending agreement), worker’s compensation, Duraflame royalty audit and internal controls audits.• Provided back-up support for all treasury and risk management functions and shared information with Crowe’s tax group, as needed, for federal and state tax returns.• Spearheaded ERP implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including discovery phase, data migration and critical system setup/piloting/integration.• Streamlined the month-end close process from 15 to 5 business days and developed internal controls/written procedures which dramatically facilitated process improvements.• Implemented a new credit card processor which saved the company over $300,000 in credit card fees.• Saved the company $75,000 on overrun changes for the external audit and tax provision fees.• Project-Managed the Concur expense reporting system implementation.• Transformed the culture of the Accounting team from unengaged to a culture based on teambuilding, mentoring and mutual support.

400+ Employees (US & Canada), $420M+ Revenue | Plastics Distributor Directed month-end close and prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP, established internal controls and facilitated various annual audits including annual audits by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Bank of America (for lending agreements, 401k and Worker’s Compensation).• Spearheaded daily treasury management, administration of online banking, credit card processing, fraud protection, implementation of new services, foreign exchange, forward contracts, lockbox and payment processing, and 19 bank reconciliations.• Managed 3 fully insured healthcare and 2 ancillary plans in the US and Canada including rate renewals and annual enrollment.• Liaised with real estate brokers, landlords and corporate attorney on lease management for 60 properties in US and Canada (Reviewed all payment processing for leases, CAM reconciliations and charges/issues).• Centralized 50 depository banks into 3 main bank accounts, simplifying cash consolidation and bank reconciliations.• Assisted CFO in securing $35 million loan agreement with Bank of America.• Saved the company over $100,000 in credit card fees by implementing a new credit card software program • Initiated oversight of payroll processor from ADP to Ceridian, resulting in significant savings.• Replaced fully insured US medical plan with a self-funded medical plan by implementing self-funded medical plan including all business agreements, stop loss contracts, SPD’s, and Benefit Grids resulting in significant savings and maintaining current benefit levels and premiums to employees for 5 years.• Integrated newly acquired businesses into treasury systems, commercial insurance, payroll and benefits within just 3 months of acquisition date.• Project-Managed implementation of the new EnterpriseOne ERP system and spearheaded related change management to integrate lockbox and automated ACH payment processing.

200+ Employees, $300M+ Revenue | Publishing Prepared financial statements and analysis for internal and external (SEC-related filings such as 10K, 10Q and 8K) reporting purposes. coordinated month end close for 20 companies and assisted with preparation of $140 million budget.• Directed the Accounting Department and managed day-to-day operations of Finance department while the CFO was traveling in connection with the recent sale of the company to a new investor group (also, assisted attorneys, lenders and investment bankers with requests related to the sale of the company and various acquisitions).• Transitioned the company’s financial systems from an outdated, AS400 mainframe to FlexiInternational, a network-based, server-based system.• Performed various budget analyses, reviews, and financial modeling.• Reviewed 20 bank accounts, including 2 main operating accounts and a ZBA for accounts payable and payroll.