Greg Neely Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Championed innovative programs and technologies that boosted company efficiencies and reduced expenses. Saved over $500K annually by confidently negotiating contracts with third parties. Trained and promoted 30+ individuals to field accounting / corporate roles. Organized well-received conferences attended by 500+, virtual / in-person.► Displayed strong leadership to oversee 40+ personnel spanning Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and Auditors. ► Drove corporate audit functions on global scale, including control assessment, process evaluation, and risk analysis. Monitored $7M+ budget.► Resolved accounting discrepancies and avoided large adjustments by providing pivotal guidance and research on accounting-related matters identified by external accountant.► Mitigated operational and financial risks through comprehensive review of business operation units and company policies / procedures, as well as expert consult with executive team and external accountants.► Analyzed design and development of internal controls for business technology functions globally; interacted with external accountant on approval of internal control framework.► Secured controls enabling 10K sign-off after foreign company acquisition. Displayed sound decision-making to select qualified outside resources to manage project. Engaged with key stakeholders to monitor progress.► Initiated assessment reduction from $50M to $7M via robust audit management. Built company consensus and delivered detailed documents to convey third-party urgency. Identified issues and ensured rapid follow-through. ► Mitigated scope limitation via 1:1 engagement with external auditor to discuss documentation needs. Encouraged IT to obtain purged data and leveraged audit group for validation, resulting in auditor satisfaction.

Houston, Texas, United States

IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Promoted from subsidiary based in Chicago, IL. Saved company $10M by optimizing acquisition opportunity for future business growth, Cross-functionally worked to determine related costs. Initiated land negotiations, leading to future build with secured tax incentives and training.► Supervised four direct reports for successful performance in areas of Controllership, Credit, and Claims management. Prepared informative materials for presentation and maintained transparency via routine reporting.► Successfully completed audit plans while maintaining adequate staffing levels by applying efficient time management, organization, and prioritization.► Ensured adequate and effective control environment allowing for annual 10K filing via identification, development, and refinement of initial SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) documentation.Early Career: SYSCO CHICAGO, INC., CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO); JCPENNEY COMPANY, INC., SENIOR AUDITOR► Accurately prepared profitability, financial, and ROI analysis on proposed ventures, current business, purchases of significant assets, collective bargaining agreements, and third-party contracts.► Secured cost-beneficial multi-year contract in fairness to union associates. Met with executives and legal counsel to identify and determine collective bargaining request. Conducted scenario-based analysis to drive negotiations.