Directed finance function for the largest segment, a $625+ million business with 30+ US locations and 2,700+ associates. Led 14 controllers (direct reports) and an accounting staff of up to 60 supporting executive leadership with operational results, metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and recommendations for growth and cost savings opportunities.• Reduced costs by developing a strategic plan to consolidate and standardize the accounting function into a center of excellence. Automated 80% of the monthly close process. Reduced preparation for monthly executive reviews 10 days for 30+ units and cost centers. • Initiated and developed pricing strategies. Activities included accounting and GAAP analysis, technology bandwidth, legal compliance, and communication to field sales.• Increased profitability by focusing on KPI’s; reduced DSO, reduced staff, and increased yield.• Provided financial support, analysis, and due diligence for 10+ acquisitions ranging from $2M to $40M. Redeveloped post-acquisition integration process resulting in efficient and smooth transitions. • Transformed budget process cycle through preparatory strategic planning, providing trending analysis, standardizing cost structure for overhead expenditure, and setting guidelines for growth goals, compensation, and cost structure.• Decision maker selecting technology including Oracle, Practice Engine Time & Billing, Concur Expense reporting, and QuickFee Payment Portal.• Mentored finance staff to become business partners with unit leaders.

Top Finance leader and business partner to the President of this largest segment with 30+ US locations and 2,700+ associates. Presented financial and operating results and recommendations. Led 18 controllers (direct reports) and an accounting staff of up to 70.• Developed monthly reporting package for executive leadership including consolidated results, individual unit results, trending analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and tracked investment initiatives. • Identified and designed corrective action plans resulting in turning around under-performing units.• Established Best Practices Committee of controllers and operations leaders for internal controls, SOX, and accounting policies and processes that generated 37 standardized and documented best practices.• Led the budgeting and forecasting processes for 25+ units comprising the operating segment.• Reviewed potential business acquisitions including due diligence, identified business synergies, calculated expected ROI, developed post-merger integration plans, and reviewed results compared to expectations.

Senior Director of Accounting, Corporate Finance | May 2013 to August 2014Director of Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance | April 2007 to April 2013Directed internal and external consolidated financial reporting from 2 business segments including the preparation and filing of all 10-K, 10-Q, and various 8-K reports with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Primary presenter to the Audit Committee of the Board and liaison with external auditors. Led a staff of 8 accountants.• Key member in completion of $200 million divestiture. Activities included contract reviews, analyzing impact on operations, properly filing all public reports with SEC, managing a one-year administrative service agreement, and modeling a major repurchase of Company stock.• Reviewed convertible note debt financing agreement and revolving credit facility renewal.• Implemented accounting pronouncements in compliance with GAAP. • Prepared analysis for goodwill impairment and intangible asset impairment testing.• Led audit of 401(K) plan and the final issued financial statements.• Managed compliance of internal audit and SOX processes.• Decreased monthly close process by 2 days.• Developed analysis to properly account for self-funded health insurance program.

Led internal and external financial reporting including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K reports with the SEC. Primary presenter to the Audit Committee of the Board and liaison with external auditors for domestic and international operations.• Researched and applied new accounting pronouncements for financial statement presentation.• Reviewed and assessed reserves including environmental, legal, restructuring and impairment.• Partnered with actuaries for proper accounting and disclosures for pension and post-employment benefits.• Oversaw all government compliance reporting with the United States Department of Commerce.• Coordinated audits of benefit plans and ensured compliance with all 11-K filing requirements with the SEC.

Managed corporate accounting functions, oversaw monthly, quarterly, and year-end close of multi-company and multi-location consolidated financial statements. Led a team of 8 and managed multi-location budgets.• Key member in filing of public financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.• Primary liaison to public auditors during quarterly and year-end audit procedures.• Oversaw cash management, maintained bank line of credit facility and other debt instruments, and prepared and filed federal tax returns and numerous state tax returns.• Plan Administrator for corporate 401(K) plan.• Member of Corporate Benefits Team responsible for all benefit plans.

Prepared monthly financial statements and financial analyses for the President. Oversaw all aspects of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll. • Prepared and monitored financial and cash budgets. Plan Administrator for the 401(K) plan.• Led purchase of new hardware and software systems including set up, implementation, and training.• Oversaw the development of marketing plans and managed office relocation.

Audit Supervisor | May 1993 to February 1994Key member on an Initial Public Offering and the sales of a large publicly held manufacturer and large international hospitality company. Prepared consolidated financial statements for public filings.Audit Senior | May 1990 to April 1993Audit Staff | July 1987 to April 1990