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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

-Realigned department (25) resulting in improved A/R functions-Collaborated with Central Data teams to synchronize EDC reconciliations-Built relationships with key CRO’s to ensure contractual alignment-Designed KPI metrics resulting in increased visibility of A/R performance-Tightened accuracy of budget / protocol configurations with SiteOps and Finance teams

Houston, Tx, Us

-Oversaw credit, collections, and A/R teams (23) for both corporate entities-Led collections initiatives, across divisions, reducing DSO by approx. 23%-Restructured department increasing efficiency of credit approvals and reducing unapplied cash-Strengthened monthly lien notice process (60%↑) through implementation of 3rd party platform-Enacted A/R process automation including the rollout of online payment acceptance-Built internal financing protocols to drive additional sales-Rolled out online credit applications, with Marketing team, to streamline customer experience-Worked with General Counsel and outside collections firm to limit bad debt exposure-Championed the initiation of the 'Developmental Management Program' within department-Ensured processes to maintain customer tax exemption certificates were accurate-Served on management teams to improve employee engagement and promote Servant Leadership

Houston, Tx, Us

-Aligned teams (14) to surpass quarterly collection goals by 13% and reduce month close by 2 days-Implemented uniform collections escalation procedures for all brands (13+) reducing DSO by 18%-Collaborated on treasury integration projects related to the consolidation of new acquisitions-Supported FP&A on forecasting and financial modeling

Kent, Wa, Us

-Streamlined Credit Department processes (O2C, collections, cash posting, credit memos)-Positioned team (8) to lower past due A/R percentage (≤3%) strengthening working capital position-Maintained UCC filings (200+) to ensure perfection of security interests-Reviewed yearly customer financial statements to ensure credit guidelines were appropriate-Assisted Controller in fine tuning accuracy of A/R and financial reporting for BOD-Partnered with Sales to support year-over-year growth (avg. 23%) while minimizing collections risk-Enacted the 'Credit Insurance Policy' resulting in decreased bad debt exposure-Emphasized cross training to encourage team development resulting in strong A/R health

Sarasota, Fl, Us

-Instituted SOPs resulting in significant adherence to franchise agreements-Liaised between Accounting and Legal Departments to manage ongoing projects and reporting-Trained nationwide Regional Directors in strategies to facilitate a 25% increase in past due collections -Launched ‘Vendor Partnership Alliance’ to optimize franchise services and boost sponsorship revenue

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Ba, Criminal Justice