Gladys Davis Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Kaiser Consulting’s goal is Your Success. We are a leading Ohio-based accounting firm that partners with organizations to optimize financial operations and compliance. Since 1992, we have been helping executives and management teams reduce business and operational risks, bridge resource gaps and improve overall performance. Our service areas include: Controller and Business Analyst Functions including Outsourced and Interim Accounting, Process Improvement, Compliance, Internal Control Review & Recommendation, and IT Compliance, Security Testing, Risk and Policy Reviews. We have offices in Columbus and Cincinnati.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Creates value for the organization by establishing an Analytical and Data Sciences Academy to upskill and reskill current associates, working with Strategic Workforce Planning. Works with leading universities to provide customized content and certifications. Curates external content for technical learning paths such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Visualization and Digital Transformation.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Oversee global onboarding programs, including programs for professional associates, leaders and senior leaders. 90-day program has a 90% Very Satisfied rating.• Designed leadership development programs to address specific needs within the organization.• Led project team to update and expand financial curriculum that has been delivered to more than 500 individuals with a Net Promoter (NPS) score of 90.5%.• Authored course in Emotional Intelligence that has been delivered to 400 associates with 90% NPS.• Instructional Design for both eLearning and Instructor-Led courses.• Designed courses in Articulate and PowerPoint.

Teach evening MBA and undergraduate accounting classes including MBA 733 - Financial & Managerial Accounting and ACCT 330 - Cost Management

Full financial responsibility, reporting directly to the CEO. Financial reporting, cost accounting within a standard cost system. Forecasting and profitability analysis. Oversees accounting, purchasing, production planning and distribution.• Successfully led cross-functional team implementing an integrated ERP accounting and process manufacturing system. Delivered the project on-budget, on-scope and on-schedule. Achieved significant improvement in financial reporting, profitability analysis, cost visibility and inventory tracking. • Cleaned up reporting issues bring the financials into compliance with GAAP.• Identified and pursued tax credits resulting in a $50k savings in the first year alone.• Maintained flat headcount by realigning responsibilities and eliminating unnecessary work, while shortening the month-end close process by 50%.

GMD Financial Services, LLC provides its clients with:- Practice Financial Review & Benchmarking- Financial Statement Compilations- Bookkeeping- Taxes- Practice Management software selection and implementation- Electronic Medical Records software selection and implementation- Practice Valuations

Led cross-functional team to develop processes and procedures to support medical billing transactions and claims filing. Directed contracting and doctor credentialing with major health insurance carriers. Developed training resources for doctors and associates in process and CPT/ICD-9 coding. Integral member of Practice Management System / Electronic Medical Records project team.•Launched medical insurance pilot in 90 offices that grew to 20% of professional revenues.•Significantly reduced administrative costs and improved accessibility by piloting web-based labor scheduling system that was later rolled out nationally.

Developed and executed a strategic plan to address the shortage of optometrists through university recruiting, trade shows, targeted advertising, and the Internet. Implemented candidate tracking database. Developed Doctor Relationship Management Program database roadmap. Conducted recruiting training for field managers.•Increased new candidate flow 110% from 525 to 1100 in first year, resulting in 300 placements and a 33% reduction in openings.•Reduced cost per lead by 20% while dramatically increasing quantity and quality of national recruiting.

Core team member for purchase of several mid-sized optical chains in US, Canada, and South Africa, totaling 240 locations. Responsible for target research, financial modeling, valuation, FTC anti-trust compliance, due diligence coordination, integration planning, transition, and cash flow forecasting.•Successfully led merger-integration cross-functional project team of 50 executives and department heads: achieved significant cost savings by delivering an on-schedule, on-budget integration of key operations.•Supported post-sale operations while avoiding headcount increases by developing, negotiating, and administering effective transition service agreements.

Effectively directed department of 18 during the doubling of store-count. Led annual budgeting/forecasting for a $40M division. Supervised general ledger and financial audit process for HMO division and charitable foundation. Interfaced with government regulatory agency for financial matters.•Achieved clean audit despite significant upheaval from the merger.•Drove process improvements through implementation of Oracle Accounts Receivable.•Improved days receivable through consistency in collections policies and procedures.•Successfully built relationships with franchisees/affiliated doctors affected by the merger with Cole National.

Managed financial performance for field management. Used financial analysis to evaluate options and opportunities. Identified soft spots in business plans. Used key financial indicators to drive the business.•Developed key internal reports and scorecards that helped field managers monitor the business. Highlighted important trends and recommended practical and timely solutions.•Achieved cost savings by analyzing financial impact of service pricing and staffing options.•Improved profitability of low operating-income locations by analyzing cost structures and recommending workable solutions.•Developed and piloted programs that were rolled out nationally, including a contact-lens operations manual and labor staffing guidelines.•Successfully coached field managers to communicate the financial impact of a new sublease agreement on affected doctors.

Prepared audit schedules and interfaced with Deloitte auditors. Oversaw financial reporting for charitable foundation and HMO division including interface with regulatory agencies. Developed financial models to support business decisions. Responsible for lease accounting, financial compliance, and percentage rent administration.•Produced the highest quality financials and consistently achieved clean audits from Deloitte and State of California, by cleaning up the balance sheet, improving the monthly close process, and demonstrating a solid understanding of GAAP and company policy.•Developed and published popular annual benchmarks that helped affiliated doctors evaluate their cost structures and revenue ratios. Trained field managers in understanding P&L.•Sustained cash flow and prevented bad debt by managing Accounts Receivable to a 95 – 97% current status.•Saved time and greatly improved accuracy by implementing a fund accounting system for the foundation.•Five-time winner of the Legendary Customer Service Award. Shining Star Award winner for a special project auditing store leases for compliance issues.

Master Of Science - Ms, Instructional Design, A+

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

B.S., Accounting, Organizational Behavior

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Development And Accountancy

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General