Directed the buying and merchandising executive team thru annual budget, weekly/monthly forecast process, retail markdowns, and development of actionable analysis for all aspects of the inventory supply chain. *Coordinated and directed weekly Vice President review of key financial drivers (sales, margin, inventory seasonality, and markdown requirements) to ensure delivery of company's expected results.*Provided seasonal top down direction as it relates to sales, margin, and key inventory performance metrics.*Influenced weekly pricing decisions by the buying and merchandising functions for all seasonal and aged inventory positions.*Discipline leader for aged inventory liquidation process, resulting in lower carryover inventory and higher initial margin performance by 50 basis points.*Created ad hoc analysis and business projections at the request of the Chief Financial Officer and Controller.

Accounting manager for staff of 6 accounting professionals, managed the day to day accounting cycle, external audit process, and the professional development of staff.*Process leader in the successful transition from Lawson to Peoplesoft general ledger accounting software.*Corrdinated the monthly financial forecast review process with company functional area leaders to ensure achievement of financial results.*Implemented team performance scorecard tied to annual employee performance metrics.*Created, monitored and enforced accounting principals to ensure integrity of financial statements.*Led team to successful delivery of accurate and timely executive financial reporting package every month.

General business and finance manager for staff of 4 finance professionals reporting directly to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Managed the annual budget/forecast process, analysis of marketing results, and the professional development of staff.*Managed $30M + annual advertising budget, making recommendations for spending based on media effectiveness.*Led team in the development of new and efficient ways to analyze a specific advertising events impact on company sales performance.*Directed and developed marketing management team members in ability to analyze advertising results and accurately forecast marketing expenditures.

Supervisor for companies sales audit, bank reconciliation, and receivables department, managing the day to day operations for a staff of 10 entry level finance professionals.*Project leader for the successful implementation of new bank depository reconciliation software.*Contributed to the successful implementation of an enhanced sales audit and credit card transaction settlement system.*Developed team annual performance metrics and accompanying scorecard measurements to track progress on ongoing basis.*Set new standards for outstanding receivables that led to significantly improved aging position.*Coached the sales audit team in exploration and implementation of new standards of operation.

Responsible for all accounting functions. Responsibilities included monthly financial statement production, payables, payroll, receivables, inventory control, and key accounting controls.*Strengthen existing and created new key financial controls for young expanding business.*Guided the implementation of a new accounting software and point of sale system.