George Bennett, Mba Pmp Email & Phone Number

Edmonds, Wa, Us

I provide clients across the globe with a proven platform to improve operations, review and consistently measure key value drivers, identify and manage levers that lead to cultural, financial and company success.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

Redmond, Washington, Us

Currently driving technological and cultural enhancements within the Record to Report space in Finance Operations. Leading a multi-national global effort to consolidate Indirect Tax reporting globally. This team includes Finance, Tax, Service Delivery, and partnerships across the globe. We are leveraging data to make better regional and global decisions. Offshoot upstream value adds include data quality and integrity, process improvement, and leveraging internal BI tools to allow for stronger proactive management of our global and regional positions. Other current initiatives include streamlining and reinventing our Communication strategy to better engage with and fulfill stakeholder needs, leveraging technology to align service delivery models and measurements, and leading an internal project to drive visibility and cost effectiveness in our global cloud spend.

Redmond, Washington, Us

A seasoned professional and Pre/Post Integration Planning Architect. In my current role, I assist the Microsoft acquired entities with payroll, procure to pay, onboarding, and general finance operations integration. With the fast paced nature of Microsoft deals, and the volume, this role is perfectly suited to my capabilities to positively manage throughout the integration life cycle.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Assist clients with maximizing portfolio value through the management of engagements that include:Operations due diligence - Independent high level review of functional areas with detailed review of specific areas to highlight post-close EBITDA enhancements and operational improvement opportunities.Rapid Assessment - A diagnostic tool to identify EBITDA enhancing opportunities in the process, reporting, or operations areas.Operations and Financial reporting improvements - Establishing daily, weekly, monthly metrics and dashboards. Conduct benchmark analysis using multiple tools and resources, review customer and product line profitability, and present solutions on cost accounting functions and analysis.Operational improvement assistance - Finance and accounting transformation to increase closing speed, organization and process, working capital management (inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable), purchasing, production and distribution, sales and marketing.Business integration - Merger integration of add-on acquisitions, corporate carve out support, consolidation of functional activities (centralized purchasing), synergy identification and implementation assistance, business process transformation, technology planning, implementation and transition support.In this role, identifying EBITDA enhancements, attention to detail, and effective management of project resources and time all add value to my clients by delivering efficient, accurate, and high gain recommendations and solutions.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Financial Controller and Integration Manager for Mergers and Acquisitions activity. Developed, refined, and delivered training programs, conversion schedules, project management, interim accounting assistance, and built strong teams in challenging environments. Accepted each challenge, completed due diligence, and delivered successfully integrated companies to their respective regional management teams. During the tenure, served as interim Canadian controller, and became well versed in transfer pricing, cross border contracting, and Canadian regulations with regards to labor, accounting, and compliance.Led teams as an internal consultant on financial change management, cultural transformation, policy and procedure development, best in class training development, and honest passion for delivering the best results for the company while expecting and delivering dignity to peers. In depth management and leadership of PeopleSoft 9.1 upgrade as a subject matter expert on Projects, Contracts, Revenue Recognition, and Review modules. Served as interim lead for conversion to automated invoicing project. Developed ACT program currently underway to communicate compliance, change management, ethics, CAS/FAR, Cost Accounting, and leadership expectations to entire accounting staff of organization.Served as Southeast Area Controller for three years - streamlined project review process, revenue recognition, project management training, and reporting for senior management. Responsible for indirect supervision of over 30 accounting staff. Developed honest, realistic, and accurate forecasts and budgets for more than 13 offices throughout the southeastern United States.Developed Business Manager role in growing Northeast Florida office by teaming with local management to expand into two new markets, drive performance measurement through easy to understand metrics, and provide world class leadership and talent in the accounting department.

Naperville, Il, Us

Delivered budgets and compilations for $2B Wholesale Food Distributor throughout the United States. Conducted and completed truck leasing analysis, saving the company vital dollars in transportation. Rationalized and right sized the computer lease portfolio, reducing the overall cost of the IT infrastructure. Worked with turn around CFO to develop one source of truth across the organization, highlight and present opportunties, and track results in the field.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Managed the Capital Budget for the Class I railroad. Formalized the metrics tracking of rail, ties, ballast, and other capital improvement. Developed, managed, and completed the installation of rail inventory yards throughout the system (particularly Minden, LA), to better control inventory. Served as a member of the disaster recovery team and derailment teams. Assisted with the creation of, and monthly reporting on the financial performance (both capital and operating) expenses of the Maintenance of Way Department. Standardized the reporting package for senior management.

Mba, Business Administration

Bs, Finance

High School, High School Diploma