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San Antonio, Texas

Direct foreign classes and areas regarding banking issues and determine best procedures for security of class funds considering country-specific banking laws and registration requirements. Coordinate with overseas accounting personnel for review and completion of financial records required in country. Develop formal departmental international policies and procedures. Provide leadership in international operational accounting and train staff regarding foreign financial procedures. Develop annual operating budgets for international financial activity.

Mckinney, Tx

Principal Cost Accountant - Space & Airborne Systems Accounting (June 2013 - April 2016)Streamlined labor intensive cost allocation exercise by working with technical team to develop new tool. Successfully worked the financial reorganization of two major business units over the course of six months. Handled ethics cases by working closely with Ethics Office to determine financial impact and prescribe corrective action. Maintained direct cost pools including updating cost center and activity groups, running the monthly pool rate report, and tracking direct pool authorizations.Principal Financial Analyst - Space & Airborne Systems FP&A (April 2008 - June 2013)Led initiative to increase cash flow by working with various functions inside and outside of the company which resulted in exceeding the 2010 cash goal. Managed all aspects associated with the month end close process, annual operating plan, and strategic five-year plan including bookings, sales, profit, and cash actuals and forecasts for a $900M division. Held regular meetings with division program director to discuss forecasts, risk and opportunities and annual operating plan updates. Provided financial and program guidance for international proposals.

Irving, Texas

Revenue Specialist-FP&A - Verizon Partner Solutions (March 2006 - April 2008)Quantified, explained, and analyzed monthly P&L/Volume variances to budget and trends to identify growth opportunities and declining revenue streams. Administered Sales Incentive Compensation Program which required gathering sales data, analyzing results, and calculating quarterly incentive compensation for 180+ sales employees. Evaluated business proposals considered by Offer Management which necessitated incorporating cost studies and acting as a liaison between finance leadership and Offer Management as well as setting guidelines to ensure sound business decisions.Expense Specialist-FP&A - Wholesale Market Sales (June 2004 - March 2006)Managed all aspects associated with the monthly closeout process for Wholesale Market Sales including preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and budget/forecast creation. ($9.2 billion in revenue, annual budget of $37 million, and a force budget of 250+ management employees). Conducted monthly meetings with executive teams of Wholesale Market Sales to review results.

Dallas, Texas

Performed bank reconciliation with the use of CAPRI and other internal accounting software. Prepared financial statements including P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet. Provided backup assistance to accounting department as needed.

Plano, Texas

Interacted with customers and sales professionals to develop client-specific test plans and surveys. Involved in the design and optimization of network systems for wireless providers. Performed competitive network surveys of current wireless system using Agilent Voiceprint equipment and used this information to develop custom test procedures.

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Delta Epsilon Psi

Mba, Finance, Operations, International Business

Ms, Accounting