Lead the North American month-end close and consolidated reporting process for all labels Redesigned the structure of the Consolidations Team based on the needs of the business and giving team members the opportunity to learn new areasIntegrated multiple acquisitions, including the $12B acquisition of Zynga, into our ERP and month end close processesProject Lead for the global Finance Innovation & Transformation initiative to reduce month-end close process by 4 business days while improving financial accuracyIdentified potential solutions for “pain points” in the month-end close process by collaborating with finance leadership and using the PPT Framework in an Innovation LabSuccessfully implemented Phase I of the streamline initiative to implement BlackLine modules (Reconciliation, Tasks, Transaction Matching) and “quick win” process improvement initiatives utilizing historical look back modelsFacilitated discussions amongst business partners on best practices in purchase order creation and expense accountingSupervise and mentor staff and oversee the growth of team membersResponsible for the integrity of the consolidated general ledgerReview significant and complex transactions with Technical Accounting team to ensure accuracyDeveloped a reporting package that bridges the differences between internal management reporting on non GAAP measures and US GAAP on a monthly basisCompile and present key balance sheet line items to the Chief Financial Officer on a quarterly basisPartner with external auditors on quarterly deliverables and answer inquiries, as neededFulfill ad-hoc requests from senior finance management on an as-needed basis

Promoted to Manager of FP&A at the recommendation of the CAO. Lead the development of the annual operating plan and long range plan for a $1B+ in combined sales for a nutritional supplements retailer. Oversee the forecasting and budgeting for 750+ stores and e-commerce channels. Responsible for the clerical accuracy and development of sales flash reporting for the entire company. Manage and mentor 2 senior financial analysts.

Promoted to Manager of Accounting who was responsible for managing the month end close process. Supervised and worked with corporate business partners on overhead. Provided senior management with financial statements and oversaw the compilation of the monthly management package which provided key performance indicators for MTD, QTD, & YTD.

Responsible for the creation of monthly corporate overhead reports and provide commentary on variances between actual vs. plan for the Director of Accounting & Chief Accounting Officer. Also created monthly management package for senior management and Board of Directors. Revamped purchase order accrual process and authored presentation on valid accruals for the entire corporate office.