Jason Causemaker, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Supported a multi-year company initiative (THS 2020) to improve operating profit and margin structure by leveraging systems, processes and data. Project manager supporting the accelerated SAP implementations and Accounting Transformation project.• Created a continuous improvement process to identify prior implementation challenges and implemented corrective actions to address issues in advance of future SAP implementations.• Led initiatives to standardize processes associated with the implementation of a shared service center.• Partnered with the Accounting Transformation team to ensure alignment of key financial processes, activities and controls associated with the implementation of SAP Central Finance (CFIN), Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) and modifications to legacy accounts payable systems.• Improved the effectiveness of the physical inventory process by implementing real time monitoring of inventory counts and error resolution resulting in a more efficient conversion of data to SAP.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Partner to the SAP implementation team as the finance business resource for the implementation of SAP FICO. Led technical consultants and plant finance in all planning, design, change management, data conversion, training, go-live and post go-live activities.• Successfully implemented SAP FICO on time and with no significant issues at seven manufacturing and related warehouse sites.• Worked with the plants to establish new product costs based on the SAP cost design.• Implemented a continuous learning agenda and trained plant finance on all key business, system, variance and month end processes throughout the implementation process.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Business partner to management responsible for leading project teams in financial, SOX, operational and fraud audits of the company’s corporate, manufacturing and distribution operations. Managed a staff of seven audit professionals.• Assisted in the establishment of the Internal Audit Department infrastructure including departmental policies and procedures, audit programs and recruiting.• Managed audits across all business cycles to improve processes, enhance and streamline controls and increase efficiency in a company growing rapidly by acquisition.• Assisted in the establishment of the SOX program including the introduction of self-assessment, audit procedures, control rationalization and coordination with external auditors.• Implemented SOX control framework at seven acquired companies and addressed internal control and process issues, provided training and integration support. Successfully complied with SOX in the year of acquisition. • Supported the annual enterprise risk management assessment to identify the top risks and audit opportunities to develop the annual audit plan.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Financial manager of a $54MM enterprise resource planning system (SAP) implementation withmonth-end close and P&L management responsibilities. Finance partner to the SAP implementation team.• Analyzed monthly financial statements; provided explanations of costs, variances and corrective actions to management.• Developed the processes and reporting to appropriately capitalize project costs per GAAP.• Assisted in the annual budget development of three project cost centers.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Business partner to management who led project teams in financial, SOX and operational audits to improve processes, enhance and streamline controls and increase efficiency in a Company growing rapidly by acquisition. Managed a staff of seven audit professionals. See Internal Audit Manager accomplishments above as I held this role twice.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Business partner to management responsible for leading project teams in financial, SOX and operational audits of the company’s corporate and retail branch locations. Managed a staff of 16 audit professionals.