Led global implementations of BlackLine Collaborated cross-functionally to provide technical solution support Managed end-to-end project activitiesOversaw project financialsDeveloped executive-level presentations Trained and mentored junior team members

Led and partnered in finance projectsStreamlined financial processes and reduced financial riskRecommended process improvements and department tasks Developed and implemented standard process documentation for key finance functionsDesigned and enforced internal control procedures for Finance and ITFormulated company policies Administered cross-departmental walkthroughs to assess processes, identify inefficiencies, and ensure alignment with best practices

Developed a custom Salesforce platform to document use cases related to accounting processes, providing reportable key metrics for upper management Designed customer initiatives during collaborative workshops Trained customers on BlackLine softwareDocumented and streamlined accounting processesReviewed and assessed product documentation to ensure it met accounting compliance standardsCreated comprehensive training materials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop resources for both internal and external use, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and process adoption.

Owner and creative marketer for an online clothing boutique for women. Operations expanded in year 2 with a small booth at a local marketplace.

Managed a team of 3 supervisors and 10 accountants, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and accounting functions.Handled all aspects of Capital Expenditures (CapEx)Performed monthly and quarterly SOX reviewsEnsured global lease portfolios were accurate and complete, overseeing the reconciliation and reporting of leases across regions to ensure alignment with accounting standards and company policies.Led special projects such as the implementation of BlackLine and CoStarDrove process improvements to the fixed assets management process by leveraging Oracle applications

Supervised a team of consultantsCollaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple regions Engaged with senior management and stakeholders to address inquiries, surveys, and lease identification and alignment on key deliverables.Partnered with Internal Controls to design and execute a strategy for implementing new SOX controls Provided expert guidance on Oracle reportsAdvised Accounts Payable teams on end-to-end processesDesigned and maintained a centralized repository for company contracts, both domestically and internationally

Responsible for reviewing all SOX controls Analyzed and reduced audit controls and streamlined processesConsult with process owners in reviewing business systems, flow charts, and narratives.Established effective relationships and engaged with key stakeholders to ensure alignmentDeveloped and delivered training material on the requirements of SOXAssisted with special projects, such as, the implementation of Blackline

Managed field audits, including initial planning and analysis, field testing, work paper documentation, and the preparation of clear and concise audit reports to be presented to senior management Identified issues in reporting utilized Provided oversight for the development and execution of the new audit program Lead teams of up to three staff auditors with responsibility for on-the-job training, development, and feedbackParticipated in special projects such as assisting external auditors, SOX, and risk report reviews

Supervised field auditsDeveloped an engagement plan prior to fieldwork by analyzing field, business unit and/or headquarters informationPerformed process review of PRIMA, food production system, and SCAN ONE, an accounts payable system, to determine risks and inefficiencies Assisted outside auditors in the audit of the year-end financial statements