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Managed monthly income statement financial analysis, review of journal entries and reconciliations for $17B gross revenue US division of $50B+ annual revenue public company with no audit adjustments. Ensured appropriate income statement recognition, connected with the business and provided significant forecast estimates. Improved controls and accuracy resulting in global recognition as best in class.Reported accurate and reliable monthly financial information to global headquarters by end of 3rd workday after month-end, including full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. Transitioned non-transactional division accounting work to new shared service center for 4 direct reports. Involved in long-range planning, budgeting and periodic forecasts.

Held multiple management roles during period of rapid change for $11B annual sales public company.

Directed corporate 7-day monthly close cycle for $3B annual revenue private equity company, tracked open issues with status and resolution, triggered system processes and consolidations, reviewed internal reporting and materials for executive close meeting. Oversaw close, global cash, fixed assets, payroll and benefits accounting.

Oversaw planning, forecasting and analysis of high-level payroll and benefit expense which totaled approximately $3 billion annually for $13B annual revenue public company. · Improved executive review process for large dollar labor negotiation initiatives· Managed team members who conducted monthly close of payroll and benefits, reviewed account reconciliations, submitted US and Canadian payroll taxes and filed regulatory forms· Implemented and achieved SOX compliance for payroll and benefits accounting· Performed technical accounting research and reviewed SEC disclosures

Industries: Private equity, manufacturing, travel and technologyPerformed annual audits and quarterly reviews, mergers and acquisitions and IPO project work. Consulted on four large-scale SAP projects.· Resolved issues on projects resulting in on-time and within budget go-lives· Researched federal, state and international laws to gain compliance through system functionality· Supervised team and performed testing to ensure project requirements were met or exceeded